“Okay.” My shoulders slump.
“You can’t save everyone, baby.” Jayden squeezes my hip.
“I’m still mad at you,” I say with a glare. “He hurt you and you stopped me from killing him.”
“So bloodthirsty, I like it,” Jayden winks at me.
“If we can refrain from killing my people, I would appreciate it,” the woman says.
“He drew blood,” I snarl. “He doesn’t just get a pass.”
“You drew blood,” Axel says.
“And yet you still tell me I can’t possibly be a warrior because I am a woman.” I cross my arms. “How could a helpless female possibly draw blood on such a big bad warrior?”
The woman laughs. “She’s got you there, Axel.”
I like her more after that comment. The jackass, even if he’s gods touched or whatever with golden blood, is still set in his misogynistic ways. He can go right to Hades with that bullshit. He doesn’t get to complain that I drew blood in one breath and then call me a helpless female in the next. That’s not how I operate.
“You said there’s no way back for them?” Kira asks. “Is there a way back for us? If we don’t get back soon, everything will be destroyed.”
“There is no way back for the others currently, but we may be able to help you get back. Come with us to the village and we will discuss some possibilities.” The woman turns and heads farther down the path.
“I don’t know, B. This could be a trap,” Raven whispers.
“We don’t have a choice. We know nothing of this realm or its inhabitants. She’s offering assistance. We need to accept it.” I take a step toward the woman, but Axel blocks my path.
“I’m watching you, warrior woman.” Axel sneers.
I roll my eyes. “Watch me, then. Obviously, I’m more of a warrior than you thought if you think that’s a threat.”
“Not a threat, a warning. Take one step out of line with Rosaline and I will end you.”
“More powerful gods and monsters have tried and failed. Good luck with that.” I sneer.
“C’mon, baby. He’s feeling emasculated and it’s making him an idiot.” Jayden grips my hip and leads me along the path around Axel.
Why would I step out of line with Rosaline? She’s the only one who’s shown me an ounce of respect since we were dumped in this realm.
“Can I ask you something?” Rosaline says as I follow her down the path.
“Sure, what is it?” I tilt my head to the side.
“You’re not like the rest, how? What gives you power?” she asks.
“I was born a demigod,” I say. “All of us were.”
I motion to my friends around us, indicating we are all different from the humans that they found.
“A demigod?” she asks.
“My father is the king of the gods. Zeus.” I shrug.
“Ahh, that’s why you said your power was Olympian in origin.” Rosaline nods.
“How do you know about the Olympian gods?” I ask her.
“I will answer all your questions when we get to the safety of the village.” Rosaline pats my hand.
