Starcrossed (Starcrossed 1)

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