I rolled my eyes. Or what? Youre going to put me in a time out?
Aidens grin was daring, as if he was up for the challenge and might even enjoy it.
Solos and his father will be assets in making sure Telly is removed from the Head Minster position and that an extensive investigation is done to determine how many Order members may be out there. And before you ask me why, as a god, I cannot just see that, I must remind you that we are not omniscient.
Why were you guys worried about how Id react to that? I asked, confused. Sounds like a good thing.
Its not everything. Aiden took a deep breath. Solos father owns extensive property throughout the states, places where we can hide you until all the Order members are uncovered.
Not just that, Apollo added. We can keep you safe until we know how to deal with Seth and your Awakening.
I blinked, positive I hadnt heard them right. What?
The worst thing that can happen right now is for Seth to take on your power and become the God Killer. Apollo folded his arms. Therefore, we need to make sure you are far enough away that when you do Awaken, the bond is severed by distance and you cannot connect with him. He cannot be trusted.
Why? Why cant he be trusted? What has he done?
Hes lied to you about a lot of things, Aiden pointed out.
I shook my head. Besides the lying about the Apollyon stuff, what has he done?
It is not what he has done, Alexandria, but what he will do. The oracle has seen it.
Youre talking about that whole one to save and one to destroy crap? Why? Why would that be the case with Seth and me, when we arent the first set of Apollyons? I tucked my hair back, frustrated and full of the need to protect Seths name. Not like he had a good name, but come on.
Suddenly, Apollo was kneeling in front of me at eye level. Aiden stiffened beside me. I did not waste my time trying to keep you safe, and argue with Hades over your soul, only to have you throw it away based on foolish and naïve trust.
I squeezed my hands into balls. Why do you even care, Apollo?
Its complicated, was all he said.
If all you can say is that its complicated then you can forget that. What about school?
Marcus ensured us that youd graduate on time, Aiden said.
You knew about this?
He nodded. Alex, I think its the smart thing to do.
Running is the smart thing to do? Since when do you believe that? Because I remember you telling me that running solved nothing.
Aidens lips thinned. That was before you were murdered, Alex. Before I He cut himself off, shaking his head. That was before.
I knew what he meant and I hurt for that. I ached, because he had to worry about me, but that still didnt completely extinguish my anger. You shouldve told me this was what you guys were planning. Its the same as Seth and Lucian planning to whip me away to some distant country. I should be included in these plans.
Alexandria
No. I cut Apollo off and stood before Aiden could stop me. Im not going into hiding because theres a chance that Seth might do something.
Then forget the issue with Seth. Aiden stood, folding his arms. You need to be protected from the Order.
We cant forget about Seth. I started pacing, wanting to pull out my hair. If I up and disappear, what do you think Seths going to do? Especially if we dont tell him, which I know is what you guys are thinking.
Apollo rose to his feet and tipped his head back. This would be so much easier if you had an agreeable personality.
Sorry, buddy. I stopped, meeting Aidens steely eyes. But I cant go along with this. And if you really think that the Order is going to try something again, then we need Seths help.
Aiden turned halfway, his broad shoulders tensed as he growled under his breath. Typically, Id be annoyed with the testosterone display, but yeah, I kind of found it hot.
The Sun God sighed. For now, you win, but if I so much as think that this will end badly
How can things end badly? I asked.
Besides the obvious? Apollo frowned. If Seth does what is feared, the gods would bring their wrath down upon all pures and halfs to make a point. And as I was saying, if it was even to get to that point, you will have no choice.
Then why dont you just let the Order kill me? That would solve all your problems, wouldnt it? Not that I wanted to die, but it did make sense. Even I could see that. Seth wouldnt become the God Killer then.
Like I said, it is complicated. Then Apollo simply vanished.
I hate when he does that, I glanced at Aiden. He stared back at me, brows furrowed jaw tight. I sighed. Dont look at me like Ive kicked a baby pegasus into the street.
Aiden exhaled slowly. Alex, I dont agree with this. You have to know that we are only looking out for what is best for you.
Hot or not, there went my tenuous grip on my temper. I dont need you looking out for whats best for me, Aiden. Im not a child!
His eyes narrowed. I of all people know youre not a child, Alex. And I sure as hell didnt treat you like one last night.
My cheeks flushed a hot mix of embarrassment and something far, far different. Then dont make decisions for me.