“When gods are so gravely wounded, as an alternative of remaining in place, we are likely to return to locations of nice energy and significance to us. For Artemis and me, it might seemingly be the Solus and Luna Palaces. The place Ov is, I do not know. However I’ve acquired guards looking for him,” he whispers.

“And my quarters?” Artemis questions.

“Untouched.”

Artemis releases a sigh of aid.

Apollo grips onto us and in a flash, he irises us again to the throne room. “Which brings me again to you,” he says as he gestures to me. “After our investigation, I will return your room to the way it was previous to this incident.”

“Apollo,” I murmur, “You don’t want to try this. Please don’t waste your magic on that.”

His gold eyes are intense.

Locked on me.

Gods, when he stared at me like that, I may really feel all my fears soften away.

“Whether or not you’d prefer it or not, it is going to be performed,” he explains gruffly earlier than turning to his sister. “Would you be capable to give Pandy and I a minute to ourselves, sister?”

The look in his eyes mentioned all of it.

Artemis would seemingly not need to witness what was about to return. One thing that I’ve been craving since our final night collectively when our night time was lower brief by the shadowy man seen at our borders.

Whether or not it was the look on Apollo’s face or his orders, Artemis left the room. Because the Moon Goddess leaves she states, “Time to depart.”

The guards nod as they observe her our to the room.

They watched her with gob smacked eyes however didn’t budge.

“Belief me,” she states sassily as she crosses her arms over her chest. “You aren’t going to need to be right here for this.”

The guards elevate their gaze to Apollo. Searching for permission or directions.

“Take heed to her,” huffs Apollo.

The guards observe Artemis out of the room. Because the door slams shut, Apollo pulls me into a decent embrace. “I used to be so nervous about you.”

His shoulders shake from the ache of the day’s occasions.

“I’m sorry,” I whisper as I stand between his legs as he sits on the throne. “If I had identified, I’d have been right here for you.”

Gods, he appears so distraught.

However had I been right here, had I not gone to Artemis… I’d have been lifeless.

Pulling me on his lap, I relaxation in opposition to him as he sits on his throne. “I’m thanking Gaia that you simply’re okay, my little sunflower.”

Heat radiates off him. Bringing a blissful smile to my lips.

The Dying Throne whispers my identify. Begging me to take a seat down.

Shaking it off, I deal with Apollo. Blocking out the temptation calling for me throughout the room. Shifting my consideration to a different temptation.

Leaning up, I press a kiss into his neck. My eyes instinctively closed. “I’ve missed you because the lodge.” Dropping my voice low, I curl in opposition to him.

“It’s been busy,” he murmured. “It was not by selection. Between the assaults and the shadowed man on the border, I wanted to guarantee that my court docket was secure… And I failed you.”

“Oh hush,” I whisper as my finger traces his pecs. “It’s an limitless recreation. Caught in a world of lies and maneuvering for the throne.”

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