“I love you, Sea God,” I whispered as I lowered my lips to his.
“I love you too, Goddess of Blood and Lions.”
I pulled back to stare at Thor in surprise. “What did you call me?”
“I thought it sounded poetic.” Thor smiled softly. “You killed the Intare goddess; that makes you a vampire lioness.”
“I think I like the previous title better,” I grumbled.
“And I like your previous mood better,” his voice dropped to a sexy tone. “Before I made you pull away... again.”
“Then hold onto me,” I said as I slid in closer. “You can rage all you want, Thunderer, as long as you hold me tightly.”
“I've got you, darling.” Thor's hands slid over my body. “And I'm not letting go.”
Chapter Sixteen
When we finally rejoined the God Squad, they were in the dining room with Kirill and Demeter. Ull had already taken home most of the men Demeter had enslaved, and the rest were resting inside guest rooms. It was as if they didn't want to hang out with Dementor. Huh.
“Hades sent word that his army is assembling; he'll be ready by tomorrow night,” Teharon said.
“Good; we can head over sometime in the afternoon,” I said.
“Ze Intare vill vant to join you, Tima,” Kirill added. “Ve should go over in ze morning and gather zem.”
“Are you sure?” I asked. “They've only just been released; I don't want to ask them to risk their lives for me.”
“You risked your life for zem,” he pointed out. “And you barely knew zem at ze time. Ze lions vill stand vith you; zey'd be offended if you didn't take zem.”
“Well, it looks as if the strays you brought home are going to come in handy,” Pan said with a grin. “No offense, Kirill.”
“None taken, Horned God,” Kirill said.
“Horned God.” Pan whistled. “It's been a long time since I heard that title.”
“Yes; it's usually 'Horny God,'” Horus drawled.
We all laughed at that; even Pan.
“Valid,” Pan finally said.
“Zere is nice camaraderie here,” Kirill observed. “You are family more zan friends.”
“We are,” Mrs. E agreed with a soft smile. Then she went grim. “And our sister was murdered.” She turned to Demeter. “We all want vengeance for Persephone, but I think that you should have the kill.”
Demeter glanced at me, and I nodded.
“What was that?” Finn asked in shock. “Did you just look to Vervain for approval?”
“Let it go, Finn,” I murmured.
“No; let's get this out, shall we?” Demeter said.
“Think before you speak,” I said in a low, dangerous voice that had everyone sitting up and taking note. “What you say today may interfere with that vengeance tomorrow.”
Demeter pressed her lips together and looked away.
“Oh, that's not good enough,” Pan chirped. “I need some answers.”
