Perez hovered over the bloodied lovers and cursed as the last flicker of Haven's life extinguished.
It's over. I have failed. How could I have failed?
Haven, a bright, fiery soul, deserved better than painful death at the hands of a mad man. It shouldn't have been that way.
Logan, strong, noble, brave Logan. Meant for a life filled with love-Haven's love. He'd fulfilled his commission, he'd done as Ahmi commanded, so why was Haven dead? Why didn't the chain securing him to the preeminent sister goddess break?
How could I let this happen? Where did my plan go awry? What will the goddesses do to me?
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Logan felt the life leave Haven's body, her last breath whispering the words he'd longed to hear.
He fought back the crushing wave of tears seeking to drown him.