Chapter 7. The Meeting

This was the first time Djet had invited her to the palace. She’d been to balls following the coronation. Aside from the occasional glance, Djet distanced himself from her. Avoiding rumors about consummating their relationship. Aset wasn’t sure why. She was adamant about public appearances. He was a young ruler who could be usurped. Aset didn’t want that.

Talk of her powerful psychic visions intrigued everyone. However, flirting with one another was the real talk. She loathed when others lied. Lies could get him killed.

They’d been together since Yudi made them immortal. The gods blessed them with Lilith’s characteristics, powers, and personality.

Of all Lilith’s powers, the greatest for a witch was immortality. Every spell was far more potent than mortals performed. It was why the one absolute law was that no witch performed magic on earth’s mortals.

This law was stricter than any in Eden, causing Aset to miss those carefree days. Being cast out hurt more th