Finally, Bray and I could return to the world of the living.
Words that should have filled Alexander with pride—words any sane person would have cherished—but he did not.
He froze, utterly still, constructing thousands of plans in his mind. Each one spiraled toward the same inevitable conclusion. The proposal the Goddess had presented was simply too good to refuse.
Even if it meant trading Jamie's life for their salvation.
He would be saving our lives. That's what he would want.
He clung to that justification as he leaned forward to deliver his answer.
"I accept."
The Goddess's face brightened instantly, joy radiating across her divine features. His uncle—the captain of the Grid Lions—looked just as pleased.
"But on one condition," Alexander added calmly. "I meet Bray before he goes back."
"Done. I will have Medusa contact you with all the other details about your training and script!"
She rose from her seat; the captain followed.
"We are going to have fun together."
