Page 29 of Poseidon's Trident
“The oracle also said that it wouldn’t just be the four of you. The group total on this journey is six. I argued with him but he was firm on his answer. Your shifter and Thaddeus must go with the four of you on this journey.”
“No.” Jayden stands and folds his arms over his chest. “We can do this without the cocky sea demigod.”
“The oracle was adamant that you will fail without him.” Rebecca raises her tone.
“Jayden, we figured we would need him. What are you doing?” I ask, standing too.
I reach out to grab his arm, but he yanks it away at the last second. I narrow my eyes on him, tired of his bullshit. My chest aches with hurt, but the anger fights for dominance.
Jayden turns and stomps out of the room. He’s being a jealous asshole and it needs to fucking stop.
“We’re taking Thad and Greyson with us. We will not jeopardize everything because Jayden is throwing a tantrum.” I nod to Rebecca.
“Of course. He will calm down, I’m sure.” Rebecca inclines her head to me and I do the same in return to her.
“He better fucking grovel hardcore after this,” Raven says.
“Language, Raven,” Rebecca scolds.
“Sorry, Rebecca.” Raven hangs her head.
“Oh, he’s going to grovel, and then we’re all going on this mission in the morning,” I say. “He doesn’t get to treat me like shit because of his issues.”
“Good. Make him pay, B.” Raven grins.
Oh, he is going to pay. He’s going to find out the hard way that no one dictates who I can be friends with. Yes, Thad had a minor lapse in judgment when we first met but has been nothing but respectful of my relationship with Jayden since and he’s been helpful when dealing with the current disaster.
Jayden needs to stop acting like a spoiled baby and I know just what to say to make that happen, but I have to find him first.
“All right, you four need to prepare for your trip and I need some sleep and a plan for the academy in case things become dire.” Rebecca shoos us out of her office.
I clench my hands into fists as I walk out of the office with Raven and Adrian on either side of me.
“Ugh, I didn’t want to see that,” Adrian groans.
“Keep your visions to yourself,” I growl.
“Then keep your sex life to yourself.” Adrian covers his eyes.
“How do you expect me to do that when you’re a powerful seer? It’s not like I want you to see that shit. I would much rather you didn’t.” I stomp ahead.
“Does he grovel though?” Raven asks with a grin.
“Stop it, Raven.” I shove her to the side a little harder than intended.
“You’re getting stronger, aren’t you?” Raven asks as she rights herself.
“I don’t know.” I peer at my hands as if they’ve betrayed me. “I guess?”
“I think it’s because we’re gods touched. Like earlier when Adrian ended up on the floor. I barely tapped him and sent him flying.”
“So we’re changing and I’m going to be even more of a freak,” I grumble.
Just fucking great. That’s the last thing I need.
“You’re not a freak.” Raven rolls her eyes at me.
“I’m not?” I ask.
