As predicted, rain has been falling since the moment we touched down in London, and it"s no different as we finally approach the entrance to the London Temple of Anubis.
I pause in front of it, looking up at the twin statues of the jackal-headed god flanking either side of the gates. They"re not as big or fancy as the ones outside the Cairo temple, but there"s something comforting about them. Like they"re watching over me and the rest of the priests who live and work within the walls in a different way than the ones in Cairo.
"I"m glad to be home," I say.
"Me too." Nik reaches out and puts his arm around my waist, pulling me to him.
I lean in and rest my head against his shoulder.
Matia yips and rushes inside the gates without waiting for us. I don"t know if she understands what the j
