Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 62

Dean shook his head. "I know Juniper," he said. "She's strong and independent, and she's not easily swayed by others."

The more Markus listened to Dean, the more he began to understand why Juniper had such a profound effect on the people around her. She had helped Elliott Alderheart find his purpose, and she had even bested Dean in a sparring match. And yet, despite her impressive abilities, she was humble and kind. It was no wonder that Dean had fallen for her. He had seen a side of her that few others had seen.

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Lucille, the goddess of death, strode through the streets of New Arcadia with her younger sister, Juniper, at her side. The people of the city gave them wary looks, some even turning away in fear as they passed. But Lucille was used to the stares, and she even found them amusing. After all, she was the goddess of death - why wouldn't people fear her?

But Juniper, with her sunny disposition, smiled and waved at everyone they passed. She was oblivious to the way people reac