Sophie looked at her daughter tearfully. "I don't want to give you away. You are my daughter." She closed her eyes, her voice devoid of confidence. "My only wish is to be your mother. If the deities don't take you away from me, I promise to be the best mother."
When she opened her eyes, she was disappointed when nothing seemed to happen.
Jasmine clenched her fists when she read Sophie's thoughts. She was wondering whether her wish was too greedy, which made the demigoddess upset.
Just as she leaned over the crib to touch her face, the baby rolled onto her side. Sophie was surprised. The wings were gone! A small golden feather landed in her palm to confirm her suspicion.
