Chapter 38

I stepped inside Aphrodite's temple and within minutes was greeted by the Goddess herself.

"My sweet child! You've finally arrived!" her sweet voice rings through my ears as she quickly approaches me and pulls me into a gentle hug.

"How are you doing? Have you eaten?" she asks softly pulling away and looking me up and down.

"I'm alright... asides from this heat that has started up once again." I reply with a small sigh.

"I do sincerely apologize for that. We had no idea such affects would happen...but not to worry. Eros will have you properly taken care of at all times. Follow me and I will take you to him." she says holding a hand out to me.

I nod my head and take her hand, letting her lead the way as I did my best to mentally prepare myself for what was about to come.

"Will we be doing the ritual right away?" I ask quietly.

"We are about to find out." she replies with a small smile as she slows to a stop in front of a large dark red curtain.

She pulls it to the side and steps throug