Shifted Fate (Amy) novel Chapter 653

I felt the agreement ripple down my arm, through my chest, and settle low in my stomach. Hades nodded once before he dropped my hand. “Say your goodbyes.” He looked down at Lynn. “I’ll give you two minutes.”

Lynn smiled as she stood. She turned and walked to my parents. She murmured to them, and both of them started to cry. I stood on shaking legs and turned to Hades. “Why do I feel you agreed way easier than you normally do?”

He smiled. “Because you are right. Normally, I wouldn’t agree to a swap. But everyone has a weakness…and family is mine.” He walked over to me and clapped me on the back. “Eventually you will understand. But today is not that day.” He nudged me and then turned away. He walked over to Gaia and the other gods.

Hecate waved her hand, and a familiar sound barrier snapped into place so the gods could talk freely. I felt a burning at the base of my skull as I watched them all turn to look at me.

“Well, everyone knows who they are talking about.” Toya walked over to me and slid her arm around me. I snorted as I leaned against her. “I won’t ask you how you are doing…I feel it.”

I looked at her, and she smiled as I felt another arm slide around me. “Our wolves are sisters, Amy.” Wendy’s voice was sad, but she was trying to hide it. “We can feel your pain down the bond.”

Toya nodded. “I’ve gotten a million texts from Hanna and Micca screaming at me to tell them what’s going on.”

Wendy nodded. She pulled out her phone to show the notifications. “Neither of us felt right explaining it all to them without knowing how it was all going to end.”

Toya leaned her head against me. “Once Rowan is back, and you have had time to enjoy that…we know you are going to crash out about Cass, that’s when we will make sure everyone is here.”

Cass.

I had forgotten about her when Rowan dropped. I felt guilt hit me as I turned to see Greyson still on his knees. The horror etched on his face broke my heart. He lost a pup and his mate. I knew the pain. I squeezed both of my friends before I stepped over to Greyson. “Hey.”

He slowly turned to me, and there was no recollection there. He was gone, and I didn’t know if there was going to be a way for him to come back. “I’ll take him.” Uncle Ronnie’s voice came from behind me. I turned to give him room. “I’ll take him to Alannah and the twins.” I frowned, and his lips turned up. “He has been helping her since she came with the babies.” He looked back at Aurora. “Cass…Aurora had been jealous, but he kept showing up.” He shrugged. “Plus, she might understand what he’s going through.” I nodded once.

“Time’s up.” Hades called. Lynn walked back to me and pulled me into a hug.

“Never question my choice.” She whispered in my ear. “This is my decision, and I made it for myself.” I nodded against her. “Thank you for being my friend.”

A fresh wave of tears started. “Thank you for giving your life for my family.” I pulled back, and she gave me the most dazzling smile that brought me back to the first day of training. She was always so strong, so bright, and full of energy. I knew the last few years had broken something inside of her. But now I was seeing her whole again, and I knew she was at peace with her choice. “May your afterlife be peaceful and free of hard-times.”

Hades’ hand landed on her shoulder. “For her sacrifice, she will live peacefully in Elysium.” She squeezed my hand once more before she turned. “Are you ready?”

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