Are you sure?” Naomi gazed at the familiar clear stream that ran through the lush landscape and the towering snow-capped mountains in the background. “This doesn’t look like Hell. It looks like home.”
“Lucifer purposely made it look like the home where the fallen came from,” Raphael said as he stopped in front of a waterfall. “It makes it easier to sway those who are displeased with their work. It is not until after they join him that they realize the truth.”
“Lash is in there?” She pointed to the cave hidden behind the rushing water.
“Yes.”
“What are we waiting for?” Naomi rushed past Jeremy.
“Wait!” Raphael grabbed her arm. “This is no ordinary place.”
“I know. Rachel told me about the Lake of Fire.” She shivered at the image of Uri being held captive. Lash was there now. There was no time to waste. “Let’s go.”
Raphael tightened his hold on her. “This is not something to be taken lightly. Let me go first.” He put his hand into the water.
