and spirit away one of his flock while the poor fellow wonders whether you are an apsara or a devi?” He chuckled at her wry expression. “Of course, if you prefer an honest exchange, I could spare you a few pieces of gold.…”

Still giggling, she shook her head—it would be too dangerous to expose herself, especially in this delicate stage of her recovery.

“Don’t you worry about anything now,” Kharanshu said, flashing his crooked smile. “The fire helps unravel the riddle of existence and more will gradually be revealed to you. Eat well and rest as much as you can when you get back home. As I said before, allow the goddess to play freely within your body. Kundalini is a great queen and must be treated as such. Also, you must learn to constantly su...

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