Persephone gazed at me with a mixture of shock and confusion. "Alora? Is that you?" she asked, still stunned by the revelation.
"Yes, mother. It's me," I replied, tears streaming down my face. "I couldn't stay away any longer. I missed you, and I wanted to see you."
Persephone stepped forward and embraced me warmly. "I missed you too, my darling," she said softly. "But why are you here? And who are these strangers with you?"
I explained everything to her, from my meeting with Noah and the other nymphs to our journey to the Underworld.
Persephone listened intently, her expression growing more serious with each passing moment. "This is dangerous," she said finally. "You must be careful, Alora. The gods and goddesses are not to be trifled with."