The Empress doesn’t get collared, or caged, or tortured.

“You forget I’m a goddess,” she hissed. “Your goddess.” And a bitch as well. But…”

“Thirty nerve-shattering minutes passed before Cadeon returned. “What happened? …”

“My looks had gone from well-kempt cheerleader to apocalyptic disasterpiece.”

“Nix: We're not leaving without her. So unless you want permanent houseguests of…”