Tag Archives: Hecate

Thirteen – 01

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] It was rumbles of thunder in the west that woke her, though it was the chill that seized her that kept her awake. Hecate took a slow, weak breath, then another. The … Continue reading

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Eight – 05

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Hecate swallowed once, twice. She shifted the infant in her arms, holding him a little closer, a little tighter, staring at Marin. “How do you know?” she asked, knowing it was a … Continue reading

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Eight – 04

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Hecate looked up from the infant in her arms, her brow arching slightly. “I know that you’re—” “We named him after Thom. The middle name is actually from his family, too, a … Continue reading

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Eight – 03

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] It was hard to breathe and the tears wouldn’t stop coming. Hecate leaned into Marin, turned her face into her new sister’s shoulder. Marin squeezed her and then gently ran her hand … Continue reading

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Eight – 02

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] “I’m sorry,” Hecate managed in a rasping whisper. “This is all my fault. He’s coming here because I didn’t give him the answer he wanted when he wanted it. My past is … Continue reading

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Six – 04

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Marin’s fingers tightened slightly before the other woman let go. Hecate took a slow, deep breath, trying to steady herself. “I understand,” Marin said, and the words crashed down on Hecate like … Continue reading

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Six – 03

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Matt had gone tense again next to her, but she was remarkably relaxed. Perhaps she’d finally gone numb. Or maybe, just maybe, it was something else. Maybe I’m finally safe and maybe … Continue reading

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Six – 02

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Her fingers curled into fists against her knees, nails digging into the flesh of her palms. “I hate them,” Hecate continued. “I hate them so much.” Marin pushed off the door, moving … Continue reading

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Six – 01

[This post is from Hecate’s point of view.] Panic dimmed her vision and she felt herself starting to retreat even as Matt’s arms closed around her. The shakes were coming, her heart hammering at twice its normal speed. She stared … Continue reading

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Five – 05

[This post is from Marin’s point of view.] As the first rays of dawn kissed the ruined buildings and the trees, I went to my brother’s door. My son had finally fallen asleep, but I hadn’t put him to bed, … Continue reading

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