“Okay, now hurry up. Every minute you spend here brings closer the chances of someone discovering you.” Raven and I pick up our bags and walk out, with Beth following us. We were going to use unchartered land because that was the safest option. Uncharted land was land that was unclaimed. It didn’t belong to any of the supernatural species. It takes us about an hour before we get there. “This is where I say goodbye,” Beth tells us with tears in her eyes. “May the deities be with you.” I smile, fighting my own tears. “The moon goddess left me long ago… but thank you for taking me in and watching over me. I owe you and Raven my life, and I’ve come to love you as family.” “Your goddess will always be with you, in mind, body and spirit, my dear.” She hugs me, and I hug her back before she

