Chapter 88

Deacon placed a hand on the woman’s back and held up the piece of bread. “But we aren’t finished yet. As new strength flows through your body, the spirit seeks to revitalize your mind that you may serve him. So Mary Anne, my third and last question during this most momentous occasion in your life. Will you partake of his body so that you may become a part of him forever more? Will you let the spirit in that it may work its wonders through you?”

Lily’s eyes widened as she watched Mary Anne struggle. The woman looked scared, like a rabbit caught beneath the gaze of a lion.

“I… I…” Mary Anne looked at Deacon, who gently encouraged her. The room started a chant of “Let him in!” while everyone stomped their feet. Lily looked up at the cross, but didn’t sense anything there.

“What the fuck is she looking at?” she asked.

“Me.” Legion chuckled by her side. “I can be quite intimidating.”

“So, what, is the bread one of your vessels, ground up into a paste and bak