Maya ran as far and as fast as she could. She didn’t want to think. She just wanted to lose herself in the wind, so she was surprised when she found herself outside of Destiny’s house. She whined, wishing she could go talk to her friend, but if she shifted back, she would be naked. She lay in the grass on the edge of the tree line, watching the smoke rise out of the chimney up to the stars. She was convinced the Goddess was punishing her for something. Why was everything so damn difficult? Why couldn’t she have a happy ever after?
Maya was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t see Destiny until she was almost within arms reach. She held a steaming cup and a robe. “Well, I’m not surprised to see you. Come on now. Let’s get you inside.” Destiny held out the robe, and Maya shifted and too
