Page 52 of Poseidon's Trident
“Why was the old guy even open if he doesn’t want to rent to anyone?”
“I think it was just he didn’t want to rent to us.” Greyson shrugs.
“That just makes everything harder.”
Thad runs a hand through his hair. “I can still ask my friends for help, but you all can’t fight while swimming in the turbulent ocean.”
“What the fuck?” Jayden says, pointing to the end of the dock.
A man with blue hair stands at the railing with his back to us. The wind blows his long hair in every direction. What is he doing out here in this weather just watching the sea? He’s the first person we’ve seen outside since we’ve been out here in search of a boat.
“Fuck. It can’t be.” Thad frowns.
“What? Who is that?” I ask.
The man turns violet eyes on me and I gasp as power washes over me even from a distance. He’s some kind of god, but I’m not even sure who.
“Sorry, guys, you’re about to meet my half brother Triton. The heir to my father’s throne.”
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“Triton?” I ask.
He looks nothing like what I would expect the son of Poseidon would look like. I guess when your mom is a nereid, some of those traits spill over.
“Daughter of Zeus.” Triton’s cocky smirk flashes at me. “Pleasure to meet you.”
“Do you often just watch the waves in Monterey, brother, or is there a reason you’re here?” Thad steps in front of me, his arms crossed.
There’s a history there that I want to know more about, but for now I need to stay on my toes. There’s something about Triton I don’t like. His power pulses around him in a way that leaves chills racing across my skin.
“Father sent me. He said you would need transport. What’s the matter,brother? Does your lack of fins stop you from fighting a simple sea monster?” Triton sneers.
“I have no issues even without fins, but I’m working on a team and they don’t have power over the water like I do.” Thad points at us.
“Ahh, a team. How very human of you.” Triton spits the words like they’re acid.
“We are half human. I like my humanity, thank you very much,” I growl.
The cocky sneering god is pissing me off. If he’s meant to come help us, why is he being such an asshole?
“Humanity is a scourge.” He waves a hand in dismissal.
Raven lunges but Greyson catches her, wrapping his arms around her. “Stop. You can’t punch a god.”
“I can,” Raven growls.
“Easy, daughter of Ares, I don’t want to be on your father’s bad side for destroying his favorite living demigod.” Triton grins.
Raven struggles against Greyson but somehow, he’s able to hold her.
“Calm down, Raven. I don’t like it either but we have no other choice but to accept the arrogant son of the sea god’s help.” I glare at Triton.
“You’re some feisty females. I like that, but if you want my help, we’re going to have to leave soon. My father can only keep the seas calm and the storms at bay for short periods before they rage again, and then it could be near impossible to get where you need to go.”
I glance between my friends and shrug. We don’t have another option. Jayden’s expression is hard but he nods to me. He’s leaving the decision up to me. I turn to Thad with a raised brow.
“It’s the only way we are all able to fight the thing,” Thad says.
