CHAPTER TWELVE
After going out with her friends, Asphodel lay on her bed, thinking. Her stomach churned, and not from the food and drink. Whether or not to accept the Great Mother’s offer was a life-changing decision.
Yes, the offer thrilled her. To think, all her teachers said she could become a priestess and channel Sylissa’s healing powers to aid the sick! she wondered about becoming a priestess. Asphodel knew she wanted to heal people, but was she ready to take such a big step?
What rules does the temple have? Can I live within their restrictions? Lay healers only have to be sensible and keep clean.
She closed her eyes and rolled over. Oh! I should have asked the Great Mother.
Sleep would not come, and she tossed and turned.
Eventually, she got out of bed and looked out of the wi
