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    Defender Of Spirits: Forgotten Gods, #13
    Defender Of Spirits: Forgotten Gods, #13
    Defender Of Spirits: Forgotten Gods, #13
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    Defender Of Spirits: Forgotten Gods, #13

    By Laura Greenwood

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    A funerary goddess comes face-to-face with the one who got away during a mummification.

     

    When Kebechet is asked for a favour by another goddess, she knows better than to say no, even if it means performing a duty she hasn't done for years.

     

    And seeing a god she spent one night with and hasn't seen since.

     

    Imsety has never forgotten his night with Kebechet and now their paths are crossing again, he's determined to make her remember it too.

     

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    Defender Of Spirits 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 dateMar 23, 2023
    ISBN9798215360040
    Defender Of Spirits: Forgotten Gods, #13
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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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      Defender Of Spirits - Laura Greenwood

      Defender Of Spirits

      DEFENDER OF SPIRITS

      Forgotten Gods

      Book 13

      LAURA GREENWOOD

      Contents

      A Note On The Gods & Goddesses Of The Forgotten Gods Universe

      Chapter 1

      Chapter 2

      Chapter 3

      Chapter 4

      Chapter 5

      Chapter 6

      Chapter 7

      Chapter 8

      Chapter 9

      Chapter 10

      Chapter 11

      Chapter 12

      Chapter 13

      Chapter 14

      Chapter 15

      Chapter 16

      Epilogue

      Author Note

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      Blurb

      A funerary goddess comes face-to-face with the one who got away during a mummification.

      When Kebechet is asked for a favour by another goddess, she knows better than to say no, even if it means performing a duty she hasn't done for years.

      And seeing a god she spent one night with and hasn't seen since.

      Imsety has never forgotten his night with Kebechet and now their paths are crossing again, he's determined to make her remember it too.

      -

      Defender Of Spirits 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!

      A Note On The Gods & Goddesses Of The Forgotten Gods Universe

      Due to the span of Ancient Egyptian history, many gods and goddesses took on multiple roles over the span of time. In most cases, the gods and goddesses in the fictional Forgotten Gods Universe have been given one of their various aspects. The family links the Ancient Egyptians formed between their gods weren't meant to represent blood family, but aspect ties. This is why many of the gods and goddesses are consorts with their siblings. In the context of the Forgotten Gods Universe, none of the gods are related to one another by blood, but many choose to create family bonds.

      You can see a full list of Gods & Goddesses in the Forgotten Gods Universe, as well as other definitions and information, on my website.

      Chapter 1

      No matter how many years passed, I still found it strange when my hall was empty. Thousands of years ago, it had been filled with souls waiting to enter the Hall of Judgement to have their hearts weighed. And now, it was just me unless I had a visitor, which was a more common occurrence than it had been.

      I picked up the carafe of water and refilled Edrice's glass.

      I think you're the only person who serves water instead of wine, she said as she took it.

      I chuckled. I don't think that's true. There'll be plenty of others. I threw the senet sticks onto the table between us in the hope that they would land in the right way so that I could move my game piece onto the board. Sadly, they didn't seem to be on my side right now.

      But is their water as good as yours? she asked.

      It depends if they get it from the same place, I responded, taking a sip of my own. Even though I wasn't a soul waiting for judgement, I could still feel the refreshingness of the water as it slipped down my throat. I had no idea if it was actual magic, but it certainly felt like it.

      You still haven't told me where that is.

      And nor will I. It's a secret very few people are supposed to know, even gods.

      Do you send your priestesses there? she asked, seeming curious more than anything. She picked up the senet sticks and tossed them, but didn't get what she needed either.

      No. None of them.

      Surprising.

      I shrugged. Have you shown Menefer the door to the Hall of Judgement? I asked.

      Of course not.

      Exactly. You would trust him with your life, not that you have to do that anymore, I said.

      I suppose not. I hadn't considered that those things don't apply to the situation.

      That's because you haven't been a goddess for long. How much time has it been?

      She frowned in concentration, presumably as she counted backwards. Almost two years, I think. I can't say that I had a great concept of time even before that.

      Just one of the consequences of being immortal. The sticks showed the right number for me to add my pawn to the board and I gave a little smile of triumph as I put it on there. Is Menefer still training your High Priestess?

      She nodded. I keep trying to tell him that it's fine. I used to be one of Ma'at's priestesses, it's not like I don't know what to do. But he insists. I know he's doing it because he loves me, but it can be a little frustrating sometimes.

      I'm sure he'll go back to his old post soon.

      And then I'll probably wish that he was still with me. It's nice that he's around all the time. She smiled in a way I'd only seen those in love do.

      You say that now, but you might feel differently in fifty years.

      She shrugged and moved her pawn onto the board. Maybe, but I don't think so. Have you ever had that feeling that you just connected with someone?

      Not really. Though I supposed it was safe to say that I did have a couple of missed opportunities. I spent several thousand years with so many duties that I hardly slept. I moved my pawn forward the right amount of spaces and handed her the senet sticks.

      She took them from me and did the same. What was it like? Edrice asked, gesturing to the room as if I didn't have any idea what she was talking about.

      "There were days that I wished there was more time to myself, but it was a very rewarding situation. I got to see most of the acks who came through here to be judged. I glanced at the ornate doors that led to the Hall of Judgement. I know that there's nothing we can do about it, but it saddens me that there aren't as many people coming through. They'll never get to see Duat."

      Have you been there yourself? Edrice asked.

      No, but Geshtinanna has told me about it.

      Have I met her?

      I frowned. Maybe? She's a wine goddess but she only spends half the year at Karnak and I think she mostly keeps to her vineyards when she does. The rest of the year, she's in Duat.

      By choice?

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