“Just speak plainly,” I huffed. “You're saying that I can kill gods easier than all of you?”
“Yes.” Brahma made a disgusted face.
“You ruined his poetry,” Pan whispered to me.
“Oh; sorry,” I mumbled.
“It's fine.” Brahma sighed. “There's not as much appreciation for eloquence these days.”
“I'd appreciate it more if we weren't talking about killing a man,” I said.
“A god,” Thor corrected. “We're talking about killing a god, and that's where I believe you can help us. Can you cast a death spell on a weapon, Vervain? Like a hammer, for instance?”
“I've never cast something so dark,” I said softly. “But I know the spells; I believe I can find one that's suitable.”
“That would be much appreciated,” Thor said.”
“If that's all, I'd like to take my fiance somewhere more private since she's nixed the public idea,” Re said.
I rolled my eyes at Re and said to Thor, “I'll collect what I need and have Re contact you when I'm ready.”
“The rally is in two days.” Thor gave me a hopeful look. “Can you complete it by then?”
“I believe so,” I agreed.
“Wonderful!” Thor stood and came over to me. “Welcome to the team, Vervain.”
I stood and shook Thor's hand. “This isn't a team; it's a god squad,” I said with a grin.
“The God Squad!” Pan declared. “I love it! We finally have a name.”
“Why did I invite her?” Horus sighed.
“Because you're a brilliant man,” I said dryly.
“Oh, yes; that's it.” Horus drawled.
Chapter Thirty-One
“Are you certain that you want to do this?” Re asked as he watched me gather ingredients in my magic room.
“I'm just casting a spell, Re,” I said.
“I know.” He reached down to scratch Nick.
My gray tabby had been following Re around ever since we'd arrived at my house in Hawaii. Cats are attracted to magic, and Re was oozing the stuff.
“I'll stand on the side at the rally; completely out of the way,” I went on.
“I don't like this,” Re murmured. “It feels...” He grimaced and sighed. “It scares me, La-la.”
“I know you're worried.” I put my bag down to hug Re. “But it's going to be fine. Hey, why don't you see what kind of wine I have in my kitchen?”
“I know a brush-off when I hear one.” Re grimaced. “All right; I'll get out of your way.”
Re kissed my cheek and headed toward the kitchen; Nick trailing after him.
Finally! I thought I'd never catch you alone.
