165 : The Goddess Missing?

VERENA

“And why is that?”

“Because I have used my powers on you before. I am a Celestial wolf with the Goddess helping me. I have the Goddess’s powers.” I growl.

“Hmm. Are you sure about that?”

I frown, the confidence in his voice breaking my resolve a little. “What do you mean?”

The shadow moves closer to me and starts circling me like a predator. My muscles turn stiff as I feel his presence weighing on me. “It's true you are a celestial wolf, gifted with the powers of the Grand Selene. The Goddess of the Moon. The Goddess of the night!” There’s a hint of malice in his voice that seems to be coming out of sheer jealousy. I just feel it in my gut that he does not like her very much.

“But…how will the Goddess help you if she’s dead?” He asks, but it's more of a declaration than a ‘what if’ sort of game.

My heart leaps into my throat. “What!” I yell. My body freezes and my heart races in my chest, a wave of shock and fear washing over me.

I scoff, “You are bluffing!” My voice does