Axel: “This is the only way, boys.” The lion stood with his arms crossed like a smug bastard. “You have to cross over, you can’t die. But you have to die. Get it? Think of it as controlled chaos. I slice and dice you with my claws, f**k you up a bit. You cross over where the goddesses will absolutely kick your asses into shape, and while you are there, I am here cutting you as your wolves heal you.” Atlas and I looked at each other like he had six heads. “This is stupid,” Denny said, running his hands through his hair. “Stupid, sure. But it is effective, beta. You want your sister back, yeah?” he asked Denny. “We all want her back. Let’s get on with it.” Atlas said, shaking the nerves from his hands. Atlas and I sat in chairs where the lion tied our hands behind our backs. His fi