Chapter 132

Zachary reached into his pocket and retrieved the talisman, its golden glow illuminating as he presented it to her. "This is...." 

"The talisman of peace and purity." He approved with a nod. 

"The goddess removed it from Shadow prior to casting him into exile years ago." 

"So, how come it's in your possession?"

"In short, the moon goddess desires Shadow to have it. I initially believed it would be difficult to get this on him, but after all that has happened, I do not think it will be." 

He extended his hand in her direction. After a moment of uncertainty, she accepted the talisman from his grasp and remarked, "You wish for me to hand it to him." 

"Not exactly me; it's the goddess." He responded. "That is if you want to."

"Shadow spared me and then granted me mercy. I want to." She spoke and pressed her lips against his with intensity. 

They separated, and Zachary's gaze drifted from hers, revealing a mix