Styx (Goddesses of the Underworld #2)

70. ‘What Did He Say?’

‘What Did He Say?’

Asteria appeared by my side.

She was still holding her chalice,

but her eyes were brighter

and her mood merrier.

‘He asked about the rivers

I helped my father build,’

I said in annoyance.

Asteria fell into step beside me.

‘That he takes an interest

in what you do is good,’

she told me quietly.

I stopped walking and turned.

‘Why would it matter?’

I asked in annoyance.

‘I can see no point

to his interest in me.’

Before Asteria could speak again,

my father’s voiced echoed

through the halls.

‘Family! Come close!’