Chapter 48: Evil Intentions

Demi The sound of my boot’s echoes off the walls of Olympus as I make my way across the smooth marble floors. I’m on my way to meet with Selene and Typhon. I am praying for good news. They are trying to convince Zeus to create a way for Ryder to leave Hell. I can hope all I want, but I know the situation still doesn’t look good for him. We have tried and tried to explain things to Zeus, he refuses to listen. I round a corner and walk straight into the large gathering room with the heavy stone table. My footsteps didn’t slow, and I didn’t bother to hide my presence. Before I would try to be discreet in respect of all the Gods, but that part of me died the day Ryder fell into Hell.               It didn’t surprise me that the first voice I heard over all the others was Selene’s.             “Cowards! You’re all cowards! You’re scared of an innocent boy. A boy who never threatened a single one of you the short time he was able to walk on earth. Pitiful, you are all pitiful excuses for God