Chapter 102. Astrid and Cybele

"I know you've never spoken to anyone. And maybe you never will. But promise me that this woman will never leave here alive again."

Astrid looked at her inquiringly.

"We are your people. I know you have the power to leave this creature trapped here. Protect us, Astrid, and I'll owe you a favor."

Astrid smiled amusedly.

"You owed her a favor too, and look at her ending..."

Cybele was surprised to hear a voice that sounded more like a soft song.

"I don't remember the circumstances of that deal, but you must be the first to approve of my attitude. She wanted Sean to make the werewolves the vampires' servants."

Astrid looked at the earth where the woman had been buried.

"This is the second time you've saved the planet, Cybele. I will see to it that this woman's death is permanent."

"I saved it?"

Astrid smiled sadly.

"First you g