Page 138 of The Gods Order

“Unfortunately. Why? What’s wrong?”

Shit.

“Nothing’s wrong. Just had a brilliant idea.”

“An idea that requires the herd’s help?”

His sass and skepticism have me rolling my eyes.

“Yes.”

“I see. Well, I can most certainly cause a distraction, but, and this is just a suggestion, you do have two Beginning Gods at your disposal who can do anything we can do.”

Huh.

I observe the two of them still chatting the afternoon away.

“Right you are, Seismet. I believe I’ll put them to work.”

His laugh echoes around my mind and I can’t stop the smile that takes over my face.

“They need to work anyway. Speaking of them, have you decided when you’re going to introduce us yet? Verlet is growing a touch impatient.”

“I’m sure he is, the Veilatara growing impatient.”

He neighs at my sass but doesn’t correct me.

“Soon, I promise. I know the two of them aren’t a threat to you or him, but…”

“You’re possessive. Just like Riven.”

“That’s not what I was going to say.”

“You didn’t have to say it for me to know. You’re not ready to share our company with them yet and I understand. It already grates on your nerves that they’re comfortable with V. Would it make you feel better if I promise to step on your father’s foot upon our introduction?”

A laugh bursts free from me and I slap my hand over my mouth to hold it in.

“Seismet,” I tease. “No need for violence.”

“Fine, very well. I will continue to be patient, I suppose,” he says, not bothering to hide the attitude. “Let me know how your brilliant plan goes.”

“Oh, you’ll know when it’s done.”

His laugh fades from my mind and I focus back on Yemi as she shifts around. Despite not hearing the conversation, she sits up beside me, shaking her head and dusting her hands off like she knows something’s coming.

I call my power back to me and clear my voice, gaining the Beginning Gods’ attention.

“Are you two done gossiping?”

Meridamus scoffs and arches his brow. “Are you two done sitting on your asses?”

There’s the snark.

“As a matter of fact, yes, but we’re also done with training for the day.”

He peers up at the sky, then back at me.

“We still have about thirty minutes until you girls are due to meet the others at the Court.”