Chapter 55

• A few days later, Lupa stood at the edge of a cliff looking down at the human world below, something that had easily turned into a favourite free time of hers. A strong wind blew, rusting in her hair, and also bringing a foul smell along with it.
• Lupa fought down the bile that raised in her throat and had a sense of relief when the scent of pine and earth filled the air. She had come here to think, to clear her mind and make sense of the changes happening within her. She had always been driven by her responsibilities as the overseer, but now her thoughts turned inward, focused on the new life growing inside her.
• Kali approached Lupa from behind, then wrapped his arms around. A lovely habit he had fallen into, he kissed her neck then began to rock them from side to side by the sound of unheard music.