Page 53 of Poseidon's Trident
“Okay. Let’s go.” I wave a hand to Triton.
His glare meets mine. I don’t like this god. There’s something off about him. I haven’t come across many gods that I don’t like. Even Artemis. I like her even if she gets me into trouble sometimes. This guy is off and wrong.
Raven straightens and pats Greyson’s arm, letting him know she’s calmed down and not in danger of punching the asshole. Greyson stays close to her even after he releases her. It’s very possible that the god will say something else to set my friend off and he will be ready when that happens. I don’t blame him one bit. I would be ready for any eventuality too.
“Follow me.” Triton grunts as he stalks down the dock.
I glance at Thad but his expression is unreadable. There is obviously history between him and the prince of the sea. They have been acquainted before and it makes me wonder how. As far as I know the prince never leaves the ocean kingdom of Poseidon. Has Thad been able to visit his dad beneath the waves?
It doesn’t seem fair when the rest of the gods live on Olympus where none of us are allowed to go. Me especially. I would be too afraid to come face to face with the evil stepmonster. That has disaster written all over it.
We pass back to the other boats that are boarded up and past the rental shop where we were treated like children before we come up to a boat I am sure wasn’t there before.
“Where?” I ask.
“God magic. My father told me exactly when I needed to be here and when to make the vessel appear.” Triton shrugs and holds out his hand from the top of the gangplank.
I eye his hand like it’s a snake that’s going to strike and walk up the ramp to the boat. It’s more of a luxury yacht than a fishing boat. It is more comfortable than any fishing boat I have ever seen so that’s a plus.
I step onto the deck and scan the boat, still not exactly trusting the sea god. The couches and chaise on deck are plush sea green. Jayden wraps his arm around me from behind and pulls my back into his chest.
“Are you okay?” he asks.
“No, I don’t know if I trust this god. Which is something I haven’t said about any god I have ever met before. He’s off.” I lean my head back on Jayden’s shoulder.
“I wouldn’t say that too loud. If he couldn’t tell by body language alone that no one here wants to trust him, then…” Jayden shrugs.
Raven and the others climb onto the yacht. Raven’s expression is stony. She really doesn’t like the sea god. The feeling is entirely mutual.
“Did you see the sea creatures floating around the boat?” Raven asks as she bends over the railing.
I move over to the side next to her and peer down into the water. The hippocampi have harnesses on, strapped to the hull of the boat. I frown at them. Are they okay pulling this giant boat? Why couldn’t the boat just have an engine like the human ships do?
“It’s okay, Beth,” Thad says. “They live to serve my father. These are the hippocampi that drive his chariot.”
“Are they going to be okay with this huge boat though? It’s a lot different than a chariot with one person on it.” I bite my bottom lip.
One of the hippocampi lunges up from the water and nuzzles my hand. I set my hand on his snout and gratitude pours from him to me. I nod back to the creature with a smile. They will be okay but are thankful that I care about them.
“You are too kind for your own good, daughter of Zeus.” Triton steps onto the deck.
“Can we stop with the daughter of Zeus crap? My name is Beth.”
“Fine, Beth.” Triton frowns.
What the fuck is this guy’s problem? I don’t care if he likes humans or not. I just want to get out of here so we can stop a fucking evil crab from destroying Monterey. That’s what we’re here for anyway.
Raven glares at Triton but he’s unfazed by her hatred of him. His smirk is firmly in place as he moves to the side of the boat and stares down at the hippocampi in the water. Without words the boat jolts and we pull out of the dock. I grip Jayden’s arm as I stumble a bit, not expecting the sudden movement.
“A little warning would have been nice,” Thad grumbles.
“You can’t hear conversations with underwater creatures?” Triton asks with atsk.
“I can.”
“Then why would you need a warning?” Triton smirks.
“Not for me. For my friends. Why do you always have to be like this? What did I do to you?” Thad snaps.
