The temple of Leto, though old, stood tall and proud in the vast meadows of Greece. The beautiful marble that made up its walls still shone as bright as Leto's garments.
This temple had been used for eons by women seeking peaceful childbirth. Either escaping evil spells and spirits, or abusive partners.
The temple dedicated to the goddess of motherhood had a natural repellent to anything that could cause harm to expecting mothers, making it the perfect place for Marley to be kept safe and hidden.
Apollo lay Marley down on bed covered in white linen. Overhead was a canopy of silk, draping over the the bed to the floor.
"Did you do all this for her?" Apollo questioned his mother in shock.
"I did it for my grandchild." Leto responded. "I'm not going to allow my beautiful little girl to be born in filth."
Apollo rose and looked at his mother, his mouth agape.
"Did you just say beautiful little girl?"
"Of course." Leto responded. "She's going to be a girl. Didn't you know?"
