Chapter Twenty
“Alright, lets put whatever just happened aside. Echo, we need to talk.”
My eyes widen and snap up to meet his. “Yeah, no s**t!”
As soon as I say that I clap a hand over my mouth and bow down.
“My apologies, I’m in a strong state of distress at the moment.”
Hephaestus chuckles. “I would be as well, daughter. Please- no need to bow to me. It is not acceptable for any human or most angels to look me in the eye, but I ask that you do.”
I lift my head and stare into his deep and dark eyes. I can see small red flames dancing behind the fire blue color of his eyes. It’s mesmerizing.
“Is me being able to set stuff on fire a result of being your daughter?” I blurt out.
“Of course. How else would you get the power?”
“Well, aren’t I supposed to turn into an angel after dea
