Page 150 of Hekate: The Witch (Goddesses of the Underworld #1)

‘I Hope Fortune Favours You’

The words were called in earnest

and I turned to Hermes now,

just to take in the last of him.

His gleaming cap with wings,

his brand new staff

and the mischief in his smile.

‘Thank you, Hermes.’

I never thought that

I would thank an Olympian

but I would have never

found this lake without him.

Hermes lifted his fist as a gesture

of good will and with

kindness in his voice

spoke gently,

‘Go with grace, Cousin.’

It was true we came from the same family,

but how different our paths.

And yet he had been kind to me

so I nodded and smiled at him.

I took a deep breath, my whole body

steeling itself that this was the point of no return.

I thought of my parents and their courage.

And then, I turned to the edge

and jumped .