It’s late atnight, and there’s no reply from Helios yet. As we predicted, he will drag this out to its fullest extent. We had foundthe huge baths, and Allie and I had a good soak before I changed into a dress, keeping Sienna’s amulet close. If you look out across the lands, you can see that far up above us is the palace of Helios, bathed in golden light despite it being night.
Sienna… do you know we’re here?
How long has it been for her? For us, it’s felt so long. I’ve avoided the others – mainly because of Theo. I don’t know what to make of how I feel. He said we’re friends; I don’t know if I can be friends with someone I- I like. Urgh, it’s hard to even think about! I don’t like not knowing what to do.
I am in control.
Iamcontrol.
Gosh, I hate this. What do I do now?
Nothing. I can’t and won’t do anything.
I get up from the huge bed; I’m alone in one of the many rooms. It’s dimly lit with glittering lights, and there’s a huge open balcony, a pillared archway covered with sheer curtains. There are no windows, but the weather is perfect, so you don’t need anything to keep the cold out.
Jayce said he’d take the first shift, and I’ve cast a spell in case anyone else enters. Hopefully, we’ll be alerted. Or that’s the plan anyway. The thing is, there are gods and immortals here. I’m not sure how well my magic works on them.
It’s a beautiful place. Well, this view is. I rest my head against the pillar and wrap my arms around myself. I don’t like this feeling. Even when Holden pissed me off, I didn’t let it get to me. It’s probably the nerves; I don’t like waiting.
There’s a knock on the open door, and I turn to see someone move the curtains aside, my heart skipping a beat when I realise it’s Theo.
What do you want? Don’t you know you should wait for an answer before entering?I write.
He cocks a brow, shrugging. “Not like there’s a door.” He smirks cockily, and I just want to smack him. “I knew you’d be awake; it’s bloody boring, init.”
He walks uninvited into my bedroom and right past me to the balcony, resting his forearms on the low balcony wall and looks back at me.
I’m surprised you’re bored. Weren’t those women entertainment enough?I write haughtily, making sure to keep all hints of my irritation inside.
He snickers. “I get bored fast.” He doesn’t elaborate on it, but why should he? We’re just new friends or whatever. I don’t even want to be his friend anymore.
A lot will be riding on you and your brothers from here on out, so you should get as much rest as possible,I write with a toss of my hair.I’m tired, too. I want to go to bed.
“You’re ice-cold tonight.” Theo looks me over. “Even the extra layers of clothes didn’t heat you up.”
Amusing,I write, hoping he saw the sarcasm in my expression. He grins.
“Alright, now I’m curious why you’re so pissed.”
Ok, I do not need him digging, so I do what I’m best at, hide how I feel.
I’m thinking of what’s to come,I write, looking back towards the floating palace far above.
“Don’t stress it. There’s one thing you should know about us, Westwood men: we will never let anyone hurt our women, and that means her. Sienna and Jayce might be in a shitty place right now, and I might not have the power of prophecies like you, Blondie, but I know they’ll figure their shit out someday.”
I think so, too,I admit, then write,I think your brothers will need to protect your mate. From you.
“Oh yeah? Well, lucky for her, I won’t be seeking her out.”
I look at him curiously.Why?I ask.
His smile fades slightly. “This life isn’t for love.” He winks at me before he stands tall and stretches, rolling his neck. “Well, I’ll let you get to bed, I’ll go annoy Ares.”
Poor guy, you’re always picking on him,I write.
“He owes me, remember?” He smirks.
I smile slightly before I watch him leave. I look out again and take a deep breath. It’s just a phase; this is going to blow over. I have more to focus on than a silly crush just because I’ve been exposed to his irritating eight-pack.
