My nerves grew as we get closer to the statue, and I notice the food, flowers, money, and many other things laid out at the bottom of the statue. I glance down at the small gift I brought, nervous that it’s not enough.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to bring. Ethan said it is a gift of thanks and that I could bring anything as long as I am genuine in my feelings. I’m not sure if the Goddess is a spirit of a physical being, but I made a special ointment out of the finest herbs I could find.
“I’ll leave you two alone,” Claire says, bowing until her headdress brushes the grass. “Please take your time and don’t feel rushed.”
Once she’s gone, I glance up at Ethan, wondering what I’m supposed to do. His hand lands softly on my lower back, and we both step up to the statue.
He kneels, and I
