Three days had passed without incident at the temple, so Liffi relieved Jake by taking over the vigilance. Worried about the recent disturbing train of events, and having sprinkled the godpole with mead, Liffi replicated Jake’s actions by standing before it and praying to Freya for help. Head bowed, she became aware of a change in the light and felt a presence. Looking up, her gaze was met by a shimmering, scintillating form not of this world, yet at the same time part of it.
The intangible spectre was in the shape of the most beautiful woman Liffi had ever seen. Long blonde tresses fell over her shoulders to cover her n***d chest, and with a radiant smile her lithesome figure moved two steps closer to the awed Liffi.
“Freya!” She gasped and held her breath.
“Be not afraid, daughter, fo
