<em><strong>"When you have need of aid, pray. If you wish to gain power, pray. So long as you seek greater heights, I will Know thee."</strong></em>Nocticula's voice was like an orgasm wrapped in thunder, and the ring warm on her finger.<br/><br/>And in moments the landscape around her faded, and she fell asleep in truth. But when morning came, and Erel woke before Almah, Erel was wearing the ring.