"21"

The Shaman said my child’s fate was already written. And she will die in a horrible death from a demon named Kieran of the West.

I've heard that name before... and I thought the six demons from the west were merely fairy tales.

“Are you serious?” Was the only thing I could say. The words came out of me again and again as I muttered my disbelief. My hands flew to my hands, my fingers grabbed and pulled my hair — and yet, I felt nothing. Tears fell down on my eyes and I heard the shaman excused himself.

“I will be telling your husband.” He muttered, his voice was low and almost apologetic. “I’ll give you some time alone.”

The door closed and I was left alone.

I pulled my legs close to my chest and hugged it tight. I began to shake, my body trembling as the shaman’s words swirled around my head. And I thought my dreams would be coming true. That I’d be happy with Yael and our little girl.

Why would the moon goddess bless me with a child if she’s going to be taken anyway?!

“This can’