I was already in the Crosspath and heading for the mortal realm door when Lilith's mind touched mine.

We must talk. I don't know what it was about her tone that stopped me in my tracks and turned me toward the Garden, but I soon found myself in the foyer of the Tree's palace where the rainbow serpent waited. I slowed my steps as I approached, my resolve to save Adam fading at the sight of her.

Lilith rose, her head wavering side to side slightly while she swayed before ...