Styx (Goddesses of the Underworld #2)

83. Styx Looked Resigned

Styx Looked Resigned

I wanted to embrace her,

tell her that fate had a kinder

destiny for her, that Pallas was not

the worst choice of consort.

But I knew this was

about being

bartered by her father

without a second thought.

As soon as she looked up at me,

I took her hands and waited

for her to speak as Pallas

stood with Perses.

Her split eyes were unreadable

as she said, ‘I have agreed

to go back to Oceanus’s palace.

And to be Pallas’s consort.’

I inhaled sharply. Styx had

swallowed her pride to do this.

And I knew how much

that must have cost her.

I turned to Pallas,

his expression betrayed

very little but his eyes

shared his concern.