When Layla could see again, she first saw Ravana’s dark smile and when she looked down, she saw her hand clasped tightly in his. They were still in Atreus’ cabin at the moment just before Nolwenn had pulled her into the celestial garden.

“Good choice, my dear,” he said with a sneer as he transported them from the cabin.

In the next moment, Layla found herself back in the audience chamber of Ravana’s castle. Layla looked up at the stained glass mosaic of ...