Page 55 of Poseidon's Trident
“It seems like you’re getting a little too close to Thad.” He sits on the chair next to the table.
My hands ball into fists so I don’t zap him again. I thought we were past all this. He’s acting like I’m going to run off with the sea demigod. He’s fucking ridiculous.
“I am not getting too close to Thad. He’s a friend, Jayden. That’s all. I would stick up for any of my friends if they were treated the same. Even Dax.”
“He wants you.” Jayden stands and grips my arms.
“So, Dax and Draven wanted me too and did I get with either of them? No, Jayden. I didn’t.”
“Why are you putting yourself in danger for him?”
He still doesn’t get it? How else I can explain this so it will get through his thick skull?
“Because his brother is an elitist douchebag and no one should have to take that shit from family.”
“We are demigods; it comes with the territory. You have to have thick skin when it comes to dealing with the gods.” Jayden leans back against the closed door.
“Well, I have half-siblings that are gods, and they don’t treat me like pond scum,” I say. “The ones I have met are actually pretty awesome.”
“They all want something from you.” Jayden sighs. “Most children of gods get treated just like Thad.”
“What about you, Jayden? Do your siblings treat you like that?” I plant my hands on my hips.
“You met some of my siblings. The furies. They tried to barbecue our asses so yeah, I think it’s worse than Triton throwing a few insults at Thad.”
I forgot they were technically Jayden’s sisters. What do they do to him when he visits the underworld? I take a tentative step toward him but stop.
“Just because it happens to most demigods doesn’t mean it’s right or fair,” I scowl.
“The gods aren’t fair, Beth. You can’t take them all on because of some petty words. You’re gonna get yourself killed if you try.” He steps forward, placing his hands on my hips, then pulls me into him.
“I’m not going to get myself killed but they need to stop being assholes. The demigods don’t have a choice in who we’re born to and punishing us for the sins of our fathers isn’t right.” I press my forehead to his shoulder.
“They don’t see it like that. They see someone less powerful than them standing against them and they don’t like it. I already told you a hundred times that if you die, I’m dragging you back from the underworld.”
“I know that. I would do the same and I think your father would let me.” I grin up at him.
Jayden leans down and kisses my lips.
“Please just try to stop antagonizing the sea god and I will lay off of Thad.” He kisses me harder.
“Fine,” I grumble. “I don’t like him. There’s something off about him.”
Even the furies didn’t piss me off the way Triton has and they tried to fucking fry my ass. Now knowing that they have tortured Jayden, I’m not so sure I can say the same if I see them again.
“Thank you.” Jayden squeezes me harder.
“But if your bitch sisters show up to family dinner, I make no promises.” I glare at him.
“Don’t call them that.” Jayden shudders. “They’re just the furies.”
“Okay.” I lay my head on his shoulder. “Stop being a jealous jerk, please?”
“I’ll try but I think there’s something to what Artemis said about us changing. I have all this aggression I don’t know what to do with.”
“Why isn’t it affecting me in the same way?” I wonder out loud.
“Are you sure it’s not? You went off on Triton quicker than you normally would have.” Jayden raises a brow.
