Chapter Twenty-FiveJubella opened her eyes weakly, sensing others close by. As her vision focused, she took in her surroundings. The cave was small and warm, steam rising close by, its vapour caressing her skin. In front of her, two figures stood. One was a wizened old creature, the other a giant, almost twice the height of his partner. “Grey.”
“Welcome back from your slumber,” the ancient being soothed. “You remember Jed?”
“Yes.”
“He and Jake have done me a great service. They have brought the all-powerful Jubella to my door.”
“And what plans do you have for me? A slow death?”
“Why no, my dear. I am to give you a new life, albeit in another vessel. Look.”
Jubella followed Grey's eyes, noticing a figure laid out to her left, the flickering torches around the cave illuminating the pro
