Page 54 of Poseidon's Trident
“Being born wasn’t enough?” Triton scowls.
I step forward, tired of this stupid petty bullshit. “You think any of us asked for this? We have no control over being born or who our parents are so stop being an entitled prick and just get us where we’re going.”
The smirk on Triton’s face turns to a murderous scowl as he takes a threatening step forward. “It doesn’t matter that you didn’t ask for it. You’rehuman.It’s a disgrace to the gods.”
“Then they disgraced themselves. They care about us to some degree so fuck off.” I narrow my eyes on him.
Raven steps up next to me. Her arms are folded across her chest but the flex of her hand says it all. She wants to call a weapon and use it on the arrogant bastard.
“I knew there was something I didn’t like about you,” I say. “You think you’re any different from us? Your mother isn’t a goddess; she’s a nereid so you’re only a half god too.”
“Watch your fucking mouth, demigod,” Triton spits out.
“You really willing to incur Zeus’ wrath?” I raise a brow.
“I have no problem incurring the king’s wrath if I’m insulted. You’re very rude.” Triton waves a hand.
Raven does call her ax this time. She growls at Triton as she clenches her other fist. “You’re an asshole.”
“Easy, Raven.” I pull her back. “He wasn’t kidding earlier about smiting you.”
“I don’t fucking care. He’s an asshole.”
“How dare you humans speak to me that way,” Triton snarls.
“She’s not wrong. You’re an entitled prick who has issues because he’s not the only son anymore. Get over yourself,” I yell.
“Beth, stop,” Jayden barks, pulling me away from Triton.
I snatch my arm away from him and he glares at me. What is his problem? I’m just sticking up for my friend. He needs to get over this.
“What? I’m tired of the way he keeps acting toward Thad and the rest of just for the sake of being born half human.”
“He’s a god, Beth. You can’t just go up against a god, especially when we’re in his domain. He’s taking us out to sea.” Jayden throws his hands up.
“I think everyone should calm down,” Thad says.
Jayden whirls on him. “This is all your fault. If you hadn’t come to the academy and been all cocky arrogant attitude and then tried to be friends, she wouldn’t be this close from being struck down by your brother.”
“You’re right. This wouldn’t be happening because you wouldn’t have a harpies chance in Hades to complete this mission without me,” Thad yells.
“Harpies chance in Hades. I fucking love that line.” Raven giggles.
I glare at her because she’s not helping the situation at all. Jayden growls at Thad and lunges for him, but Adrian and Greyson catch him before he can punch Thad in the face.
“Can everyone just calm the fuck down?” I turn to Triton. “Is there a place I can take him so he can calm down?”
“There are staterooms below deck. Take your pick.” Triton waves me away.
I grab Jayden’s hand and pull him away from Greyson and Adrian. They are reluctant, not trusting Jayden to keep away from Thad, but I nod that I’ve got it under control and they let go. Jayden glares at Thad as we storm to the stairs. I have no clue what has gotten into him but it needs to stop.
I open the first door I come to and shove Jayden inside. I add a little zing of my power to my fingers and he jumps away.
“What’s going on? You flew into a rage out there for no reason.” I cross my arms over my chest.
“Why did you stand up for Thad against his brother?” Jayden asks, narrowing his eyes at me.
“Is this more about your damn jealousy, Jayden?” I throw my hands up in frustration.
