Chapter Seven
“I can’t believe you’re going into the devils’ den.”
“They’re not devils, Auntie Essie. They’re Eloheem. They’re made of light. Niao showed me his-”
“Satan disguises himself as an angel of light,” insisted Esther. “Jesus taught that many would come in his name saying that they are the way and the light, but they will mislead you.”
Beulah had heard all of these things her whole life. Her Bible brandishing father had beaten them over the head with the good book.
“Essie, they’re trying to help us. I truly believe they mean us no harm. Just come with us and see for yourself.”
Esther shook her head, backing into the corner of the room. “As the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.”
Esther
