The world is in turmoil. The dead are being brought back to life, demons are rampaging, and the once blessed gods and goddesses have shunned their creations leaving the world to be destroyed. War is the only thing Skye Firebird has ever known. Raised as an orphan soldier, he has only ever fought. Born after the Great Apostasy, he has never believed in the mythical deities of his ancestors. All that changes when a chance encounter with the Goddess of Life and Death, Jacqueline, disrupts his life forever.

The Goddess's Hero

"Josephine." I muttered. She looked down on me with a warning stare. I glared back. 


"Skye Firebird," Adrian spoke with greater confidence than he had in the dungeon. I tried to focus my attention on him, but Josephine's hand found it's way onto his shoulder. I grimaced, remembering that same hand stabbing me in the chest. "You know my advisor, the sweet Lady Evangeline?" Adrian rubbed her hand loving before kissing it chastely. I wanted to vomit. 


Be smart, Skye. Bri warned. You may hate her, but don't show it. Your life may depend on it. 


"I know no Lady Evangeline, Your Majesty." I bowed my head in respect. If I didn't respect Josephine at least I could show my best friend the honor and respect he deserves. 


"Then why stare at her so? You look as if you want to kill her." Adrian chuckled and the room of nobles followed. 


Old Enemies