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    Acolyte Of Truth: Forgotten Gods, #6
    Acolyte Of Truth: Forgotten Gods, #6
    Acolyte Of Truth: Forgotten Gods, #6
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    Acolyte Of Truth: Forgotten Gods, #6

    By Laura Greenwood

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    Can a demi-goddess make her way back from the afterlife to take her rightful place amongst the gods?

     

    Having served Ma'at faithfully for many years, High Priestess Edrice is given a once in a life time opportunity. 

     

    All she has to do is take a test. If she succeeds, she'll become a goddess in her own right. If she fails, she will cease to exist in this life and the next.

     

    But with the art of making new deities lost to most of the other gods and goddesses, there are more risks than Menefer wants her to take. 

     

    How can Edrice decide between her heart and her destiny? And is there a way she can keep both? 

     

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    Acolyte Of Truth is part of the Forgotten Gods series and is based on Egyptian mythology. It includes a dash of adventure, a m/f romance, and can be read as a standalone.

     

    If you enjoy Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses, quests and adventures, and a modern setting, then you should start the Forgotten Gods series!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDrowlgon Press
    Release dateOct 14, 2021
    ISBN9781393718680
    Acolyte Of Truth: Forgotten Gods, #6
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    Laura Greenwood

    Laura is a USA Today Bestselling Author of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and fantasy romance. When she's not writing, she drinks a lot of tea, tries to resist French macarons, and works towards a diploma in Egyptology. She lives in the UK, where most of her books are set. Laura specialises in quick reads, with healthy relationships and consent positive moments regardless of if she's writing light-hearted romance, mythology-heavy urban fantasy, or anything in between. You can find a full book list and more information on her website, or in The Paranormal Council Facebook Group. Happy Reading!

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      Acolyte Of Truth - Laura Greenwood

      One

      I entered my chambers and flopped down on the bed with a loud sigh. I was done for the night, but that didn't mean it wasn't all going to start again tomorrow.

      Are you all right, Edrice? a familiar rumbling voice asked.

      I am now. I sat up and looked in the direction of the door where the love of my long life stood in all his splendour. But how do you manage to look so good after an entire day of being a High Priest? I'm not even the only High Priestess Ma'at has and I'm exhausted all the time.

      Menefer chuckled and made his way over to the bed, gesturing for me to turn so he could massage my shoulders. It had become a ritual for the two of us over the past few years, and one I looked forward to no matter what was going on in our professional lives.

      I've had a lot more practise at it than you, he reminded me. And Maahes does a lot less than Ma'at does.

      Unless you count the amount of times they sneak into each other's rooms, I muttered. It had become common knowledge around Karnak that the goddess of justice and the god of war were more to one another than just co-conspirators, though they still kept it a secret from the rest of us.

      I'm not counting that. It doesn't take us any work to cover that up.

      True. I sighed wistfully. I wish Ma'at had stayed a recluse.

      That was always going to be a temporary thing, Menefer pointed out. She's one of the most important goddesses in the temple, she wouldn't have been able to stay out of the brewing tensions with Seth, even if she wanted to.

      And yet Hathor manages.

      Would you rather be serving her?

      No. I'm in the right place. No other goddess would have given me so much responsibility after only fifty years service. I know I'm lucky with Ma'at.

      Just as I'm lucky with you. He pulled me back, and I leaned against him, appreciating the warmth of his bare chest.

      While we didn't have to adhere to traditional fashions if we chose not to, I did enjoy Menefer doing so. It meant I got plenty of opportunities to admire his fine form, even when we were in public. And then I had the advantage of knowing that I was the one he came home to.

      I twisted in his arms and went up onto my knees so I was facing him. I reached out and cupped his cheek in my hand.

      Our gazes locked onto one another and all the feeling between us filled the room, just like it always did. Soulmates weren't set in stone, but when I was with him, I could believe they were. There was something special about the way his ack worked with mine, our personalities and the essence that made us who we were working seamlessly together.

      I love you, I whispered.

      I love you too. He slipped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him.

      I went willingly, leaning in so I could press my lips against his and get lost in his kiss. This was the favourite part of my day. Hours spread out in front of us where neither Ma'at nor Maahes could interrupt. Lesser priests and priestesses would deal with any nighttime emergencies. Not that there were many. After thousands of years of life, both of them had learned a thing or two about looking after themselves. They didn't technically need us there in order to do anything.

      Do you want to take a bath? Menefer asked once we'd broken apart. I can have the servants run to fill one...

      No, I'm too tired. Maybe tomorrow?

      He nodded, understanding completely. He could probably remember his first few years of being a High Priest, he could empathise with my position.

      There's a feast coming up soon, we should take the day after off for ourselves. We can go into Luxor and eat at that restaurant you like? he suggested.

      That sounds nice. And after that, we can come back here and relax for the rest of the day, right?

      He chuckled. If I didn't know you better, I'd think you were just trying to get me to spend the day in bed with you.

      I gave him an exaggerated wink. No one would blame me.

      Nor would they blame me. I've had several other priests ask about whether they're free to try and court you.

      And what do you say? Amusement filled my voice.

      Oh, nothing much. He gestured for me to turn away from him again.

      I complied and moved my long dark hair away from my neck, knowing that he wanted to help me free of my jewelled collar. It was heavier than I was used to, as befitting my station.

      So, how do you respond? I asked as his fingers brushed against my skin.

      I growl at them.

      Menefer! You can't do that.

      I can't help it, he defended himself. You know there's nothing I can do about it.

      Mmhmm.

      Promise.

      I reached up and placed a hand over his reassuringly having sensed the truth in his words. I know.

      Some people, both demi-god and human, were born with more magic than others. For Menefer, that meant the ability to shift into the form of a lion. It was rare magic for someone who hadn't been born as a god. It was no wonder he'd advanced to become Maahes' High Priest.

      I supposed the same was true for me. I'd been born with the ability to sense when someone was lying to me. Having been born human, I'd thought it was nothing more than intuition. It was only after my parents had passed away and I was brought to Karnak that I was told it was something more.

      Magic.

      And I'd had enough to survive the transformation into a demi-goddess too. It had been a painful one, and not something that many people went through. The majority of the priests and priestesses at Karnak had been born with their demi status and knew about it their entire lives. Those who had become demi, like me, didn't talk about it very much. Whether it was because we feared what others might think, or because the memories were too painful, I wasn't sure.

      What are you thinking about? Menefer asked.

      Oops. I must have gotten lost in my thoughts.

      How I came to be here, I admitted. It's still surreal to me.

      "Fifty years isn't very long to

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