Chapter Twelve

Walking hand and hand through the city of Napoli has been a wonderful adventure. Staring out of the car into space I find myself lost in thoughts of the past, my youth, my parents, missing them, all the things they missed out witnessing as I was growing up. Things are not the same without them here and in my present. Snuggled up against Josh I look out to the Mediterranean Sea to find some solace with my thoughts while I’m wrapped up in my mates’ arms. Going around the bend in the road the suns reflection catches me in the eyes just right. Having the sunshine blanket my face in heat I feel so comfortable that I fall asleep.

“Hello my child.” Selene greets me in my dream.

“Seems like just yesterday we were visiting at my coronation, Goddess.” I say with a smile across my face.

“I wish it could be that way for you always. But time is short. Augustus knows when you leave your Aunt’s realm. He has been hunting you for