The War of Two Queens (Blood And Ash, #4)

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

“Millicent would’ve needed powerful blood to complete the Ascension into godhood. Meaning, she would’ve needed the blood of a god. Or a descendant of the gods.” He gestured at Malik. “An Atlantian, for example. Elemental. The blood is stronger in them, but there’s no guarantee it would’ve been enough. There’s never a guarantee.” He looked at me. “You could’ve even died.” Casteel stiffened. “I didn’t,” I reminded him, which felt silly to do because, obviously, I hadn’t. “It wasn’t enough for Millie,” Malik confirmed. “Your blood wasn’t strong enough.” My stomach hollowed as I turned to Casteel. “What the fuck?” he whispered. “Isbeth took your blood while she held you captive and gave it to Millie, hoping it would be enough. But you were too weak at that point. Isbeth hadn’t taken your captivity and what it would do to you into consideration.” Casteel stared at Malik, his features sharpening and becoming starker. I stepped in closer to him. He was just as shocked as I was. “But Isbeth has Ires,” Kieran said. “Why couldn’t she use his blood?” “The cage Isbeth keeps him in nullifies the eather in his blood, rendering him powerless, and his blood useless,” Malik explained. “Another thing she hadn’t exactly considered. That’s why she kept you alive when she had other Atlantians killed. She needed your blood.” I pressed my fingers to my temple as Casteel’s hand started moving again up and down my back. “Then how did she become a Revenant?” “Callum,” Malik answered. “He showed Isb...