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“Is that really what you think of me?” I gasp in mock outrage at her words. I mean, just because I have four mates doesn’t mean I’m constantly pulling them into every broom closet—I mean, not that I’m opposed to that idea or anything …
Zina nods gleefully back at me, thoroughly enjoying this entire conversation. I huff out a breath of exasperation as I see Lucas and Kali nodding contritely. Well, at least they’re not taking as much joy out of it as Zina is. Domenic avoids my gaze, glancing around the dining hall uncomfortably, his lips pulled down into a frown.
I drop the act and shrug, what’s a girl to do? I won’t be ashamed of it, and anyone with eyes can see how gorgeous my gods are. Pausing, I wonder to myself when I began claiming them as mine. Not even sure I consciously made that distinction before now. Fuck it, it feels right, so I’m going with it. I refuse to let my chicken heart get in the way anymore.
A large, masculine hand grips my shoulder, jerking me from my thoughts. I relax into the touch as he gently squeezes my muscles, giving me a small massage. I let loose a soft moan of delight as his fingers work the tired and sore muscles. How had I not even realized how badly I needed that?
I glance up at him over my shoulder, hoping to catch a glimmer of the amusement I saw shining in his emerald green eyes earlier. Instead, his gaze is serious when I meet it, and worry creases my brows.
Panic tightens my chest, and my lips pop open, about to demand he explain—
“Your father is waiting for you,” Maximus grumbles, extending a hand out towards me to help me from my seat. I eye his hand warily, indecision warring in my chest. My heart lightens at the news that no one is hurt, but my father, I’m still not sure if I’m ready to face him just yet. I’ve been so focused on the trials, I haven’t even had the mental capacity to mull over all the lies and secrets he’s been keeping from me.
I exhale a deep sigh of frustration and reach out my hand, letting his warm, comforting one wrap around mine and pull me to my feet and resign myself to this fate. I guess I have no choice but to see what he has to say for himself.
