Vanya POV

I stood in front of my bedroom mirror, adjusting the emerald green dress I had chosen for the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony. Tonight, Goddess Jewelry was nominated for "Best New Business" along with four other companies, and I was more nervous than I had been since my first exhibition.

"You look beautiful," I said to my reflection, practicing the confidence that Athena had taught me. Six months ago, I would never have imagined myself attending a prestigious ...