Part 3, Chapter 1, Lestat: In the Arms of the Goddess Summary

Akasha has taken Lestat to his father's castle, now a ruin. She reminds him of the way he left his mortal life behind and says that now, as her prince, he will have the same sort of transformation from his life as a vampire. His own powers have increased dramatically from drinking her blood.

Meanwhile, Marius has been rescued by Santino and Pandora and has begun to heal himself. They hurry to meet the others at the Sonoma compound.

Part 3, Chapter 1, Lestat: In the Arms of the Goddess Analysis

Akasha speaks for the first time, and tells Lestat how his songs have awoken her and how she loves him. Lestat is delirious with happiness, he has longed for the attention of the Queen since he first laid...