Hannah “I have to do what?!” I said loudly, standing to my feet. “I’m not stabbing my husband. That’s out of the question!” “It wouldn’t kill him,” Lila explained. “But it will open the portal so you can get into the underworld. Those banished won’t be able to leave still, so you don’t have to worry about the kingdom.” “I refuse to do that,” I said shaking my head. “How do I know that it won’t kill him?” “You just have to trust me…” “Trust you?” I scoffed. “I don’t even know you. I’m not stabbing my husband. I’m sorry, but the answer is no.” “It’s the only way,” Lila said as she stood as well. “Think about your little girl…” “I am thinking of her,” I said, scooping Wrenley into my arms. “I’m always thinking of her. She needs her father and I’m not going to be the one who take

