“She has fallen in a spectacular fashion, which means the gates of Hell are now opened to your brothers and sisters.” Brim frowned. “I have seen your future, Haden. And you must kill your siblings. They won’t realize she’s fallen until they enter this realm and aren’t pulled back to Hell.”
“When will that happen?”
“I’m not sure, but I would guess after the blood moon, which is in three days.”
I nodded but then stared at Brim, confused. “I can kill my siblings? Since when?”
He smiled.
“You completed the mating bond with Della, so now you can use her powers, as she can use yours. But we will need help because you are not versed in this area of magic.”
Brim rubbed the back of his neck nervously as he paced back and forth in the small space. He was mumbling to himself, and I couldn’t hear what he was saying.
“You will visit the gods of Valynth,” Brim spoke cautiously. “The God of Death there can also rip souls from gods. You may need him to be there just in case. You might not be strong enough to kill six gods at once. He is the only other god I know that can rip souls out of other gods. Besides, your siblings have somehow found their way over there and are trying to get the God of Destruction—Death's brother—to help them take over everything. Death needs to know that is happening."
“Valynth?” Thea frowned.
“Our world is made of more than our realm. There is Elloryon, Valynth, and Gilyx. Each of those realms is broken into theirown courts or kingdoms. Each realm has its own set of gods, but they differ. For example, Elloryon gods are born from the heavens, Valynth gods are family-born—there is one bloodline that rules as gods—and Gilyx is power made—they battle for the gods’ power.”
“That is so odd.” Cassius looked at Brim. “How do you know this?”
Brim gave him a pointed look. “I don’t simply look this old for fun, Cassius. I have been around for a very long time. I used to live in Valynth, until…” He got quiet. “Until everything went to shit because of his brother.”
“Will this god help?”
Brim waved his hand.
“Yes, I’m sure he will. You just have to find him first. He will probably be hanging out in Nightfall Court,” Brim said with a smile full of secrets. “I cannot go with you; I am a wanted man in Valynth. I will be killed on sight. But you can travel there because you are a god.”
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“The realms are separated by magic barriers that do not allow just anyone to pass through. Usually only gods, and sometimes creatures such as myself if a god takes them. The God of Death allowed me to pass through so I could… escape. You can go there and find him.
“They live at God’s Peak, but do not go there. His brother will see, and that won’t be good. Instead, go to the Nightfall Court; he likes to lurk in the woods.” Brim gave me a smile.
“Why does helurkthere?” Cassius asked.
“A certain woman lives there.” Brim grinned wider. “He has a terrible attitude, though, so be prepared for that. You need to tell him I sent you, and you need to tell him you found your mate. I know him; he will help if you tell him those two things. However, there is the risk he just rips your soul from you immediately.Make sure you tell him that your siblings contacted his brother Artemis, and he agreed to help take over everything.
“Wonderful.” I rubbed my forehead. “What about Della? We need to find her. Brim, you did not see her.”
“Actually, I had a vision of her. She is about to go on a killing spree. The stars will likely step in.”
“No, they probably won’t,” Ezra said. “Did she not tell you who gave her theBook of the Deadto save Remiah?”
“No.” I stared at him.
“The stars did. They told her it was her fate.” Brim peered at Ezra with a look that scared me, then began doing his godsdamn pacing that always made me anxious.
“The stars knew she’d fall from their grace. Why would they ever allow her to do that?” Brim asked us. “She is the stars’ favorite goddess.”
“Well, how do you know that?” Ezra scoffed with jealousy.
Brim observed me with an odd expression. “The leader of the stars has a soft spot for her. He will tell everyone she is his favorite. He does not hide it.”
“Should I be jealous of the stars?” I asked with no humor. “Does he want her? I will fucking end him.”
Brim’s cackled laugh startled me. “That is hilarious. No, he doesn’t want her. At least, I don’t think he does.” He seemed to think that over again in his mind.
