171. NowNever
Now or Never
I told myself, as the night sky outside
filled with an obsidian storm.
Standing as tall as I could, I met
the Night Goddess’ eyes and spoke.
‘When you were young, Goddess,
Chaos gave you your name, your gifts,
and even your curses. You knew
your story and your destiny
because your mother had dreams
and she was able to give them to you.’
My voice quivered slightly. ‘Neither
my mother nor my father could do this for me.
All I want to know is my divine purpose.
The Fates hold that answer. I am sure of it.
Do you not believe that divine blood
should know what their immortality is for?’
I watched her face as a series
of nameless expressions crossed it.
But before she could speak—