Chapter 182: Scorched Earth

Tessa

The Goddess Festival was in full swing by midday. Families strolled between colorful booths while children played on the lawn, running back and forth and nearly tripping some of the begrudging elders. Maisie had long since abandoned us to join her friends at the face-painting station, although her pink-streaked bangs made her easy to spot in the crowd.

“So far, so good,” Gideon murmured, his