“She's proud of you. She said so herself. And she knows you deserved a chance to be happy. I know that, too" I added. "I just wish Henry could look at me the way he looks at you." Persephone wrapped her fingers around mine. "You should be glad he doesn't. When he looks at me, he hurts. But when he sees you..." She smiled faintly "He has hope. I'm not surprised you don't notice it. It took me a while to read him, too. I spent thousands of years with him though, and I know that look. I saw it the day we got married. You don't forget the first time someone looks at you like that.”
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Book:Goddess Interrupted
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Goddess Interrupted
In this contemporary adaptation of classic Greek mythology, a young protagonist embarks on a transformative journey to become a goddess. The narrative explores themes of power, destiny, and the human condition through the lens of a modern-day character. more
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