Chapter 77

Now when the subject comes up, Achelous is filled with sadness and despair. Every time I have approached the subject, he quickly changes topic and is overcome with emotion. I just know that there is more to this sudden entry and the disguise she wears. I just hope that it doesn’t cost me my brother and soul sister in the long run. Tomorrow I will get the answers I seek. I have to be able to protect them and these secrets are destroying those I love.  All these thoughts and memories keep jumbling in my mind as I stand patiently waiting for Achelous to speak but nothing ever came. Sighing, I walked over to the bar and poured another glass of whiskey for both Achelous and myself. This was going be a long night. Returning before him I motioned to him to take a seat while I sat the glasses down on the end table that separated the two chairs in my room. It was clear it was going to take a while, he was still quivering and his talons and fangs were protruding from his otherwise h