the heroes had superhuman strength and they could do all kinds of
things that normal people can?t?? she asked.
?Yeah. That?s because they were demigods. But that wasn?t real,?
Claire said like it was obvious. Then she got it. ?Oh, my . . .?
?I?m one of those hero?s descendents. We?re called Scions, and I
have a whole bunch of powers?stuff you wouldn?t believe. But I
had no idea what I was or what I could do until just days ago. I
wish I could tell you everything, but I don?t know what I can or
can?t say. Please, Gig. I know it sounds insane, but I?ve never lied to
you. You just have to believe me.?
?Okay,? Claire said, nodding her head once and looking Helen
directly in the eye, as if she finally felt like she was getting the respect
she deserved. ?I?ve had this mostly figured out for a while
now, you know. You found out that you were a demigod?how cool
is that by the way??when the Delos family moved here. Because
they?re like you. I knew that as soon as I saw them. I just didn?t
know what you all were.?
?See?? Helen said with a flustered smile. ?That?s why I had to tell
you, I need to be able to talk to you about all this so you can help
me figure it all out. But you can?t tell the Delos family I told you
until I find out if that?s okay or not.?
?It doesn?t matter. I can bluff, or pretend I guessed on my own. I
sort of did, anyway,? Claire said with a satisfied smile. Then
something occurred to her and made her switch to a more serious
attitude. ?Where have you been, by the way? And why are you such
a damn mess??
Helen was about to explain what happened between her and
Hector when Claire?s phone buzzed. Claire checked the text and
then started typing in a response.
?It?s Jason. I have to tell him you?re here, he?s been looking for