Sinful Storms (Gods of Hatherley Hall #3)

Legend

LEGEND

L egend tells of three gods. Zeus, king of all the gods and ruler of the skies, Hades, ruler of the underworld, and Poseidon, ruler of the seas.

The three gods were brothers.

According to legend, the gods grew bored with their immortal lives, and their attention was drawn by the humans who lived in the mortal realm. Each of them took women, and sometimes men, even though it was forbidden. Poseidon, in particular, was known for his promiscuity, and stories about him began to spread far and wide.

When the Titans, parents of the gods, discovered what had been done, they threatened the gods with banishment and even death. So the gods agreed never to visit the mortal realm again.

Thousands of years passed, and humans no longer believed in the gods, although the legends remained.

The blood of the gods was strong, though. Every so often, a child would be born who would be faster, stronger, more beautiful than those around them. The inherent characteristics of the gods could be seen in these children, too, shaping their personalities and lives.

Did the gods exist?

Was it all a myth?

No one knows for sure. But eighteen years ago, a boy was born. A boy with hair the colour of spun gold and eyes the electric blue of lightning.

Some said the boy was arrogant. Privileged. Spoiled. Placed on a pedestal of his own making. Others flocked to him, admired him, longed to be in his presence.

His family connections and many admirers led him to ascend to the highest pedestal. Captain of the lacrosse team. Head boy. The leader of Hatherley Hall’s elite.

The king of the gods.

Yet, not all that glitters is gold. Sometimes, that which shines the brightest hides the darkest secrets.

It only takes one moment for everything to change.

One moment and one girl…