The goddess shook her head. “You saved yourself.” She leaned down and pressed a kiss to his forehead. Then she turned to the others. “You are all devoted to my path, or the path of my sisters or brothers.” She looked at Toya’s father. “Your daughter has done well, and will be rewarded if she survives the final battle.”
He swallowed, instantly alert. “If?”
The goddess gave a sad smile. “I cannot see the future. I just lay the path.”
Thoth shifted, and she turned to face him. “Hiding behind a mask cannot change anything.” His head snapped up.
“Me?” His voice, confused.
She chuckled. “Who else is wearing a mask but you?”
Thoth scratched his head. “No one.”
“Exactly.” She walked to him and leaned down. “You hide yourself to protect yourself. But you are only keeping yourself away from
