The Crow King's Wife(179)

“You chose a girl?” Hemlock asked doubtfully. He knew how Kali felt about other women and the idea that she would wish to raise one was difficult to believe.

“Our perfect little tool against the fools above. With one sweet smile she will bring them to their knees.” Kali crooned as she motioned for Hemlock to follow. “Come, leave the city to them. For now we have nothing more to worry about beyond this child. She will require training from you as well.”

“What about the Undrae? She is in the city I can sense her.” Hemlock protested.

“Forget the Undrae for now. I have a way to deal with her later. I promise you she will not be a thorn for much longer.” Kali assured him then paused as she realized he still wasn’t following her. “Hemlock, our mission is complete here. The Barrier will remain standing for some time. Myth is a fool if he thinks killing the Elder Blood will release him. As long as I am alive the Barrier remains. Now come. The Elder Blood are too weak to be a threat to our world at the present. For now our focus is this child and nothing more.”

“If the Undrae awakens the Veyetta they will turn their attention on the Barrier once more.” Hemlock warned.

“She won’t have a chance I promise. Not even Seth will be able to save her.” Kali promised as she slowly began walking toward the darkened halls that would lead them both from the city.

Hemlock frowned and glanced up at the ceiling once more as it shuddered under the impact of the battle raging above them. Shaking his head slowly he glanced at Nahlia’s remains for a final time before he followed after Kali. “I’d love to promise you I’d protect your child, but she is in Kali’s hands now, which means she is as good as damned.” Hemlock whispered. He knew that fact better than most, he couldn’t remember exactly how long he had been in Kali’s hands, but he knew without a doubt that he was damned.