“Do not draw water from the Lethe,” the goddess added. Despite the command, her voice was warm. She had long black hair, half of it pulled back, and the rest fell over her shoulders, past her waist. She dressed in ancient clothing—a crimson peplos and a black cloak. A set of short, black horns protruded from her temples, and she wore a gold crown. She had beautiful but stern features—arched brows accentuating almond-shaped eyes set in a square face. Behind her, the three Dobermans sat, tails wagging. “You’re a goddess,” Persephone said, getting to her feet, and the woman smiled. “Hecate,” she
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