Deidre glanced over her shoulder to take in the full image on the back of her jacket. She had to admit, it looked pretty sweet. They left the design of the patch to Hades and the god of the underworld did not disappoint. The three headed dog gave off sinister vibes.
Only the family knew that it was a portrait of his beloved pet. Cerebra apparently was their gang’s mascot.
The sound of low chatter wound down the corridor to Ares’s office. She sighed. One wrong move and something worse than annihilation would happen to the family. They would be exposed for who they really were. The mortal realm couldn’t handle that news.
She was distracted by her image enough that she didn’t know that she wasn’t alone anymore. A strong pair of arms wrapped around her and held her tight.
She spun back to find herself in Apollo’s embrace. His golden hair was the typical scruffy mess that she adored. His deep sea blue eyes were so sad it shattered her heart.
“Hey, beautiful,” he greeted.
“Hey, handsome,” she returned. She looked out into the hallway. “Where’s Khalil?”
“He’s strutting around the club like he owns the place. He loves the jacket.”
She laughed a little. “I’m glad.” She studied the god before her. “You’re looking pretty sexy yourself in yours.”
“Thanks.” He pressed his lips together for a moment. It made Deirdre want to kiss him. “Thank you for helping us find my sister. You have no idea what it means to me.”
“Like I said, Apollo, anything for you. I love you and Khalil with everything I’m made of. Luv, I can’t guarantee it will work. No offense, but your family can be a little much.”
Apollo chuckled. “You don’t have to tell me. I’ve been dealing with them for an eternity. Juliet, Mac and Freddy make a difference. They’ve changed them for good just like you and Khalil have changed me. I really think we can do this. I think we can find Artemis.”
