Only touch him," Merena whispers, "and he will live again…"
You look at your father. He does not recognize you, but you are sure that he would, if he were returned to life. And yet you cannot help but think…
"Return him to the Underworld," you command. "I will not accept your gift."
Merena cackles horribly, though it is difficult to tell whether this is from disbelief or pride. She waves her hand, and your father fades away like a shadow in the sun.
Cephiel's eyes narrow, her smile crooked with bemused curiosity. "Why would you deny your father his freedom from Merena's realm?"