Chapter 56
Mya stood in front of Ishtar’s chamber and took three deep breaths before knocking. The door was opened by her servant Elyse. Elyse had been with Ishtar for over a hundred years now, so she knew Mya on sight,
“Mya! Were we expecting you?” she asked, surprised.
“No, Elyse, but it’s urgent that I speak to our Goddess. Is she available?”
Elyse looked over her shoulder. Her Goddess was embroiled in a passionate romp with her latest lover behind the sheer curtains of her large bed.
“Not exactly, Mya. You can wait in the court, and as soon as she…um…becomes available, I’ll ask her if she can hear you today.”
Mya could hear the groans coming from within the room and knew Elyse would be beheaded on the spot if she interrupted.
“Okay, but please, Elyse…as soon as she finishes. It’
