A young short woman stepped out from the brush. Her green eyes glowed as they moved over everyone, resting on Elena. “I am Briar. I was asked to help you with some souls.”
“Thumbelina here thinks we are going to just trust her.” Micah stepped closer to the small woman to examine her.
“She is here to help!” Elena moved away from Aba’s arms and closer to the woman.
“What is it?” Micah tilted his head to the side like a puppy who didn’t understand.
“Calling me an it is extremely rude.” The young woman’s eyes moved towards Micah without moving her head. Her voice was quiet and void of emotion.
“That is Hel, but I didn’t think Marcus was her master.” Aken snorted as the woman’s eyes moved to him. “It’s Briar now, right? Hel was a half goddess of the dead ... I guess now she’s a soul thief?
