Page 28 of Trust the Fall

I just have to figure out how to tap into my abilities.

Wars have been fought here between Heaven and Hell. It has to be possible, because Heaven has always come out on top.

“She stays,” River commands. “She’ll dine with me.”

Nolda bares his teeth but nods his head, likely remembering why River is important. He’s the messenger for the queen of reapers. Nolda can’t win the war against Luke without them.

The shackles are removed from my hands and legs, and something akin to a potato sack is slid over my head, covering my body.

“Go,” Nolda orders, and I’m pushed forward, toward River. “Everyone else, eat.”

The room erupts in noise as the demons fill their plates. All the attention is finally off me, and I allow my shoulders to sag marginally.

River smiles as I approach, showing straight, white teeth and dimples that should be illegal. My eyes narrow in on him.

“Nice dress,” he says flirtatiously.

I offer a smile that promises pain.

What game is he playing at?

Just like before, he answers my unspoken thought.

“Too many to count, princess.”

Ugh!