Chapter 6Marcus’ mother, Aella, had always been known as a fierce woman, and when it came to matters involving her son, she was nothing short of tempestuous. Today, Marcus was meant to be formally initiated into the cult of Penelopia, the goddess of death. To his mother’s great frustration, he had not been accepted into the cult. The High Priestess herself had barred his path, stating that abysmal attendance to ceremonies and rituals was reason enough for him to be denied. Since his father’s death, his mother had been heavily involved in the workings of the cult. She had given him many liberties too much, according to the High Priestesses. Currently he sat outside a chamber door inside Lord Albinus’ manor. His uncle was a prominent supporter of the cult, and a collector of antiques.
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