Page 65 of Hekate: The Witch

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The dog’s closest head turned to me

and a soft growl escaped his throat.

But when I showed him my hand,

he snuffled it softly

and, swallowing hard,

I reached out and touched his nose.

Cerberus whined and thumped

his tail even harder.

And I smiled. ‘So this is how

we become friends.

I shall remember the treats

from now on.’

I turned to thank the boy

but to my surprise, he was gone.

Styx’s Rules for Me

Do not leave the caves.

Do not go near my river.

Do not TOUCH my river’s waters.

I mean it, Hekate,do nottouch my river’s waters – I will know.

Do not talk to spirits.

Definitely do not make friends with spirits.

Do not play with Cerberus, his duty is protecting the gates.

Do not steal my wine.

Do not walk through the doors to the Underworld without my permission or permission from Hades.

Do not speak to any Gods or Goddesses who you do not know.

I Broke (Most of) the Rules

Mostly because I was bored

but, as Styx and Pallas said,

I was headstrong.

The first rule I broke

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