Chapter One
Laughter filled the room as we made our way towards the temple doors. We didn't leave often, we didn't need to. The gods provided everything we needed, and so many people lived here that it wasn't possible to be bored.
Today was different. For the first time in my life, I was going to visit a travelling fair. Some of the other priestesses had gone during the week, and all of them had come back filled with joy and tales of the exotic things they'd seen. Which said a lot. We lived within the walls of the Egyptian gods' temple. Miracles and exotic sights were a daily occurrence for us.
I closed my eyes and let the sun warm my face. It was always a relief to be outside. No matter what time of year it was, I just found it so magical.
"Edrice? Are you coming?" Demi called.
"Yes.
