At the Divine Order Temple, it was another day of devotion, incense burning low, bells chiming only once every hour, a reminder of time passing.As the final prayers ended, and the congregation began to rise up, a woman lifted her hands, commanding attention with a sudden, deliberate motion.All eyes turned toward her, brows knitting in curiosity.It was Mrs. Carter.“I have a testimony to share!” she called out, her voice strong.At the back of the hall, Iria’s eyes widened. She scanned Mrs. Carter and froze when she saw her daughter, Lori, standing beside her. A warm smile spread across her face, and she made her way quickly toward them. “A testimony?” she murmured, excitement threading her words. “Go ahead, Mrs. Carter. Tell us everything Mr. Azrael has done for you.”Seraphina, who had already begun gathering her things, stopped in place, a frown of confusion creasing her brow as Mrs. Carter moved toward the altar, her children following closely behind.There was a big happy smi

Knock. Knock. Knock!! Ethan Lancaster’s fists slammed against Brianna’s bedroom door, the sound sharp enough to echo down the hallway. “Brianna! Open this damn door! Where the hell are you?! How drunk did you get last night?! You’ve been in there all day. Come out, now!” He waited, ears straining for a response, but got none. Frustrated, he stormed down the stairs. “Dad! Mom! Brianna isn’t coming out of her room!” “What now?” David said, adjusting his jacket. “I don’t have time for this, I’m heading to work.” “But David,” Margaret Lancaster whined, then glanced at Ethan. “Are you sure your sister even came home last night? Are you sure she’s in her room?” Ethan froze. Now that she mentioned it… he hadn’t seen Brianna come in. David let out a long sigh, brushing them off. “You’re probably worrying over nothing. Whether she’s home or not, that girl can take care of herself. I have a meeting today that might finally put me in the same room as Azrael. I don’t have time to worry a