A World Undone
Clio nodded, taking the seat opposite me. I could barely look her in the eye; it was only a few hours ago we were playing that ridiculous game. I absentmindedly rubbed my lips on my sleeve.
Clio nodded, taking the seat opposite me. I could barely look her in the eye; it was only a few hours ago we were playing that ridiculous game. I absentmindedly rubbed my lips on my sleeve.
turned back, facing Erebus, an ache forming once more in my chest. This wasn’t the same feeling I had carried all those years with the hatred for my father. No, this one felt different. It was longing for something, I now realized, I wanted more than revenge.
I’m a fool for thinking I can come here and what—admit my feelings to her? I must be crazy.
It happened again—the same damn dream. Well, I guess nightmare if that’s what you would
He had taken a piece of my shadows, intertwined them with his own, using them to create the seal on the door. He had used my power against me, and I hadn’t noticed until now.
I had only used an eighth of my shadows, a part of me now would always be here, watching over her. At least I could take comfort in that.
Maybe I’ll come visit her while she’s down here. Wait – what? Am I admitting I wouldn’t mind spending more time with her?
“I am Erebus, Primordial God of Darkness and Shadows. I have more power in my little pinky than you will ever have.”
“Then I guess you have no problem going before Zeus,” he spoke matter of factly. “Zeus can’t kiss my ass,” I spat.
“I saw right through you before. No, you’re nothing but a piss-poor little witch with a boatload of daddy issues.”
“So you admit it then? You let those two out. What about the rest of the Titans? Did you release them, too?”
“Shut up.” “Make me.” That was all I said before I slammed my lips onto his.
“I’m the Primordial of Darkness, Atë. The shadows belong to me, and now so do you.”
“What I want, Parker…or Patrick. Whatever. What I really want, you can’t give me. But you can help.”
“I mean, Zeus couldn’t be happier; Erebus After Dark rakes in a ton of money. You have your own brand, clothing line, vodka…but all that came at a price.”