
“What time, Alexandria? What was the time ofĪ dubious look crossed Apollo’s face. “Yeah, well, I don’t know what’s going on with that.” She stared at her palms, frowning. There has to be another way.”Īpollo glided toward her, and I stiffened. “I just can’t… the idea of killing him makes me sick.


“It’s not as hard as it is for her.” Alex tucked my hair back. Maybe later she’ll understand that this is hard for you, also.”

“She’s in a dark place right now,” Marcus said. That conversation wouldn’t end any place good. I was grateful when Alex hadn’t followed her. Lea stood her ground for a few more seconds, but then stormed out of the r oom. “I think that’s enough for today,” Marcus interjected. No one should have to face what Alex had and would have to. Putting Alex once again in a situation where she’d have to hurt-to kill someone she loved wasn’t fair. How is this any different?”Īlex recoiled like she’d been slapped. “You loved her, but you did the right thing. “But you knew she needed to… needed to be stopped,” she rushed on before I could silence her. Bringing up Alex’s mom was going way too far. “ You loved her even after she became a daimon.” “ You loved your mom, right? ” Lea asked, her hands trembling. Pain lit up my chest, and I wanted nothing more to back her up, but I couldn’t on this. And Artemis mentioned something about power going both ways. “I understand that, Lea.” Alex looked around the room, my gaze settling on me, and when she spoke next, I had a feeling she was directing these words at me. I even thought Seth was hot, but that was up until he incinerated my sister. “No! I’m not going to shut up about this!” She shot to her feet, her face flushing. “Does it matter?” Lea slammed her hands down on the table. A part of him is you and vice versa, but it is the only way.”īuilt to feel that way? If I could, I’d carve out that part in Seth.Īlex swallowed “Is there another way, Apollo?”

“I know a part of you cares for him,” Apollo said quietly. “I know that, but…” Alex’s gaze fell to the cake. Lea’s lips thinned, and I moved closer to Alex. Lucian has warped his mind.” She paused, taking a deep breath. “He killed my sister, Alex! He killed those Council members.” As much as I hated to admit it or even acknowledge the fact, there was a bond between the two that even I feared I could not always breach. As an Apollyon, you will be able to.”Īlex paled, and I knew the idea of killing Seth horrified her. “What?” demanded Alex, her voice pitching in horror.Īpollo turned back to the window. By far, it was the smartest thing the god had ever said, but… Hearing Apollo say Seth needed to die made me want to hug the guy. Exclusive: The last chapter of Deity in Aiden’s POV
