Chapter 41

The next day, Nocturne was anxiously preparing to meet the dance instructor Golda had promised to send over. We were sitting at the new dining table, eating breakfast together, and I could see her anxiety pouring off her in waves.

 “It will be fine, my lady.” I reassured her. She scoffed at my words but said nothing in response. I scowled. I tried to think of what I could do to get her mind off her worries, then remembered I had questions about her grandmother, the goddess of death. “When will your grandmother arrive?” I asked, changing the subject.

 “It is…complicated. I may need to do a ritual to summon her, but it is not one I can do on my own.” Nocturne huffed.

 “Something you cannot do yourself?” I teased. “How awful.” Nocturne playfully swatted me across the shoulder.

 “It is simply because I am not of this realm myself. There are rules that prevent immortals from summoning other immortals in mortal realms. Think of how easy it woul