Divine Destiny- the Divine Chronicles Book 2
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“My sons have not taken care of their responsibilities. It seems I must rectify this situation. You shall be returned to your Ryse. And I shall make sure my children know my vessel is not to enter this realm until it is your due time.” Rhea held out her hands to Avery. “Come, child. I would hear the tale of how you arrived here. There is much we can learn from one another.”
“And I will get to go back to Ryse?” Avery clarified, not sure she believed this dream she couldn’t escape.
“He is incomplete without you. And his task is not finished. The faith shall be restored. The gods once again exalted and loved as we once were. Our people need revival, Avery. And you shall stand beside Ryse as he brings it.”
“I need to be with him. He needs to know I’m coming back.” Avery was frantic and Rhea gently pulled her close.
“I agree, my child. But I must keep your spirit here for a spell. We shall inform him. Wait here.” Rhea disappeared and Avery turned in circles, looking for her.
When the goddess returned she touched Avery’s forehead. “You will have but a moment before I retrieve your spirit.”
Avery felt her body contort and twist, then fire licked up her spine until she thought there must have been a mistake. Had Rhea sent her to Hades after all?
Avery screamed, her eyes popping open to find Ryse holding her. His face was stained with tears, but he smiled when their eyes connected.
“Avery! My love!”
“Ryse!” She held him close. “I can’t stay long. Rhea. It’s Rhea.”
“No! They promised you would return.” Ryse’s eyes were wild as he caressed her hair over and over again.
“I will. Trust me, Ryse. Trust in Rhea’s promise. Have faith, baby. I’ll be in your arms again soon.” Avery pulled his head down and kissed him with the passion of woman given a second chance at life. All too soon she could feel her spirit lifting once more. “Take care of my body. I’ll be with you again.”
“Avery, don’t leave me!” He begged as he shook her shoulders. “I need you! I love you!”
“I love you, too, so much even the gods will not keep us apart. Protect me until I return.” Avery’s spirit lifted and dissipated until she stood once more in the presence of the mother-goddess.
Rhea gave her a knowing smile. “Worry not, I shall return you to your mate in due time.” Avery fell into her arms, thankful for her moment with Ryse.
Avery knew she would return to Ryse again. For now, she remained in the realm of the gods to learn from her creator. When she did reunite with Ryse, she would embrace her divine destiny with a new vision.
Ryse bent down to kiss the lips of the sleeping goddess in his bed. She drew breath, her heart beat, and her eyes moved under closed lids. Avery was alive. Her spirit might be in the charge of the gods, but her body was his to protect. Brenden, Dante and Yankee set up a constant guard. Avery’s body was in the trusted hands of his Elites. Dyna cared for her attentively, rarely leaving her side.
As for Ryse, faith and hope gave him strength. The gods had made a promise and he knew when the time was right, he would look into Avery’s eyes once more and see them full of life.
Until then, he watched over her body and prepared for her return.
continue Avery’s journey with Divine Judgment…
JoAnna Grace lives in a world of alpha males and strong females where true love conquers all—at least in her mind!
From the time she started holding a crayon she began to create magical worlds. Her first book was a series of pictures about a puppy princess. The story changed each time she told it, but there was always a happy ending! Her first written story was about girls who changed into tigers.
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OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR
THE DIVINE CHRONICLES
Divine Awakening: Prequel Novella to Divine Destiny
Divine Destiny (Book 2)
Divine Judgment (Book 3)
THE BLAKE PRIDE SERIES
Pride Before The Fall (Book 1)
Break Her Fall (Book 2)
The Harder They Fall (Book 3)
The Roles We Play