41: Mother

Mia didn’t think she heard clearly when Edward said he was here to summon the moon goddess herself and make a deal with her.

The moon goddess wasn’t one to make deals. That was not her nature.

It was also almost impossible to summon her.

She was fair to all her children and did not consider one better. Coming to Edward’s call and even granting a deal would mean she wasn’t a fair goddess. At least, that was what Mia grew up believing.

Still, she didn’t want to stop Edward from trying. He was already drawing the floor with the white rock he found earlier, and after he finished, he proceeded to draw a few other elements that would complete the seal.

When he finished, he looked up at her as if asking if she had any second thoughts. This was for Xavier, and for him, she would try everything.

She shook her head, and he nodded and sat on the floor where he had drawn the seal. He closed his eyes, placed his hands on his knees, and began chanting. She stood there, watching him and wondering if