Rose's POV
Yes, I used to be the so-called Deity of Werewolves who looked after wolves as well and my friend Cameron is known as the Deity of Poison.' Before she could continue, I cut her off by bombarding her with questions that made no sense at all and surprising me at the same time at how stupid I sounded.
'I was really grumpy and annoyed as I was merged into your body because I was taking a nap by then and I was suddenly summoned to be merged with you without any warning.' I could tell she was still annoyed by it but I would be too if anyone disturbed me during my sweet nap.
'Didn't you say that you've already become the deity of werewolves? Why would you be summoned to merge with my body?' I asked her curiously and she lowered her head, sighing.
'Yes, you're right. As I've said, the thing called heaven is a very complicated place for us to socialize with people and on the way to becoming a deity, I've made myself a lot of friends, as well as the whole bunch of enemies who despise me. Most of them failed their trials and I don't have to deal with them but the current Deity of Vampires is one of my enemies who wants me to be dead. She is very cunning and she is the niece of the empress so both of them hate me with passion.'
'I might be one of the most influential people out there but I am nothing compared to the emperor and the Deity of Humans even though both of us are deities. Her highness looks after the majority of people living on earth and she is highly respected by all the creatures up there with massive followers."
"The emperor, on the other hand, might be powerful but he is on par with the Deity of Humans. I have never met her before but she has been supporting me all the while so the emperor doesn't dare to do anything to me but when he is gone, the empress and the Deity of vampires; Hecate plan out several strategies to bring me down and torture me.' Layla kind of shivered as she mentioned it and I looked at her with concern.
'Recently, the emperor was away to meditate for a while and the empress and Hecate tried all they could to bring me down, whip me every day and I couldn't do anything because the empress went against all the rules and even used dark magic to control me so my power was of no use. I am sure they want my soul to vanish while I am living in your body so it might be their doing."
"As much as I hate to say it, with my existence, you will be in danger 24/7. It might take time for them to figure out that I was merged with your body because I am sure my brother Apollo and Cameron will try all they can to hide my identity till this so-called trial is over.' Layla looked burdened and I went to hug her.
'No matter what it is, as long as I am here, we will go through this together. Even though we don't owe each other anything, I think it would be fun to live a life with a deity. I am sure you will be a lot of help for the upcoming days and it's a win-win. By the way, what's your test for this round?'
'it's nothing serious actually. The easiest one of all but it's gonna be hard thanks to Hecate and the damn empress. My trial for this time is to experience the seven sorrows mortals go through during their lifetime; birth, ageing, illness, resentment, disappointment, losing a lover and death."
"But it looks like the will of heaven doesn't want me to go through all of them since I've experienced them before. It skipped a few of them such as birth but let's see what they will have for us in the future.' I nodded my head as she was done explaining.
Whatever she had explained needed a lot of energy for me to comprehend and understand but learning how things work in the world that I'll never get to live in was just as fascinating. If I was fated to help her pass the trial, then I am up for it for the sakes of those evil women who are just jealous and can't accept their defeat and misuse their power. Even though my life is put at risk, I am glad heaven decided to make my life more adventurous.
I can't wait to discover the fun heaven has in store for me.
Jack and Jade wanted to wait for our parents at the border of the kingdom so Tyler woke me up and took me to the woods. It was quite chilly as winter was approaching. I rubbed my arms up and down to produce some heat and looked around, wondering how long it would take for my parents to reach.
"You should wear more." Tyler spoke behind me as he took off his jacket and passed it to me. I looked at it and shook my head, declining even though it was so sweet of him to do so. I turned around and took a deep breath, enjoying how refreshing the air felt.
"Just wear it." Tyler insisted as he made me wear his jacket and I obliged this time.
"Thanks." I said and continued admiring the forest. I took another deep breath but this time, the smell of Tyler's cologne hit my nose and I was amazed at how wonderful it smelled. It was one of those smells that I could smell for hours without getting a headache.
Finding nothing interesting to do, I wandered and inhaled around like an idiot. Jack and Jade were nowhere in sight as they said they were getting ready to greet their old friends. I am sure I was the one who should be excited to see my parents since I am their daughter but my best friend's parents were much more excited to see them than I did.