1813

"There could be no other place for us", says Stella, "Not after all that has happened. Oh, Jesus, is this really true then, we really can stay here with you. Always?" "I never make promises that I do not intend to keep, Isabella. Here, you can all grow into your redemption and healing and live eternally safe from the realm of the shadows. Isabella, even when you were prostituting yourself in Europe, your heart still remained faithful to me, and I knew that in time you would turn completely to me. And Sven, you are particularly fragile, but here you will find strength and healing. As shall you, Caspar. You three are particularly beloved to me and my holy parents." "Why would that be?" says Caspar. "Particularly you, Caspar, and because I have rescued all three of you from the jaws of the evil one. You three are to me a great and wondrous prize, and you will all be cherished by me..."