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would be something to see, though,” she mused. “Think of it, Empusa. The daughter of the goddess of the moon and the son of the god of the sun. Your energy would be exquisite and quite powerful.”
    I thought about the connection that Brennan and I shared, the jolting, powerful sensations.  Could that be the cause?  Because we were polar-opposites?
    “Mother, something strange happens when we touch.  I feel oddly connected to him and him to me.  It’s very odd and I’ve never experienced such a thing.  Is that because of our parents?”
    She studied me calmly, her beautiful blue eyes full of ancient wisdom.  “Tell me more, my sweet.”
    So, I relayed everything that had happened from the time that Brennan and I had met.  Every strange sensation, every electrical jolt, the strange attraction.  The fact that I had not accidentally killed him even when I stayed in his embrace longer than I should have.  When I was finished, she stared thoughtfully at me for a while before she finally spoke.
    “I think it’s likely a combination of everything.  You didn’t kill him because he is a demi.  He can certainly die, don’t mistake that.  But he is more resistant to you than a mere mortal. This attraction, though, it is interesting.  I would say… and I am guessing… but I would say that you might be soul mates.  If that is true, then you have found your other half.  I only pray that he is a good match for you.”
    She paused, a long pregnant pause and I swallowed hard.  I had wondered that very thing. 
    “Is he?” she asked, her face betraying her worry. 
    “Is he what?” I asked absently, my thoughts still focused on Brennan, on the very real idea that he actually might belong to me.  
    “If he does turn out to be your soul mate, is he a good match for you?”
    That was a very good question. 
    “I don’t know,” I admitted.  “I only just met him.  But he seems kind and good.”
    “As you know, Empusa,” she cautioned.  “Things are not always what they seem.”
    “You’re the goddess of witchcraft,” I snapped back impatiently.  “Can’t you see something about this in a vision?  It’s important.”
    “I realize that it is important,” she sighed.  “Empusa, you must learn patience.  I am not all-knowing or all-seeing.  This is one of those things that will be revealed to you in due time, I’m afraid.  Until then, use caution.  The only thing we are certain of is that Brennan is Apollo’s son.”
    “But Apollo is a decent god,” I mused.  “He’s kind, right?”
    My mother laughed.  “Most of the Olympians can be kind, but every one of them can be ruthless, as well.  Some more than others.  Apollo is a kind person, true.  He’s a free spirit and he’s very handsome.  He has a weakness for mortal women and even a few men. His passion doesn’t discriminate between the sexes.  Remember this, though, while Brennan will have his father’s DNA and might have some of Apollo’s tendencies, his personality will have been shaped by his mortal parents. Personality is more learned than inherited.”
    “What about his gifts?”I asked hesitantly.  “I saw his eyes change color with his mood.”
    “Of course he will have abilities,” she confirmed.  “Many of which he probably isn’t even aware of.  Mortals tend to block out or ignore the things that they don’t understand.”
    I nodded.  “So what should I do?”
    “You should tell me where you are so that I can come to you,” she urged.  “Please, Empusa.  Now more than ever, you need me.  This could be more dangerous now than we even thought.”
    “No!” I snapped.  “Mother, I love you.  But you cannot come here.  I cannot take the risk.”
    “But it appears that you are already taking risks,” she argued.  “It’s better to do that with me there to help.  Especially if you and Brennan do turn out to be connected.  You know, moonlight does not exist on its own.  Do you realize