#Chapter 85 – Cosmic Bullshit

“Anton!” I gasp, spinning to give my handmaid a glare that’s half shock, half appalled anger. “He’s full of shit, June!” Anton growls, casting out a hand towards my fiancé. “Why are you even hanging out with this jerk, Juniper?” Blythe growls, attempting to wrap a protective arm around me that passes right through my body, chilling me as it steals some of my life away. “Because,” Anton says, taking an aggressive step towards us. “The Goddess chose me to help her in this damned Competition. You and me? We died the same day – so clearly, the Goddess had a choice, and she chose me. Because you suck.” “Don’t listen to him, Juniper,” Blythe says, turning his face away from Anton to frown down at me. “Whatever he’s said to you? It’s a lie. I love you – for eternity, I love you. And no one else.” “Such a fucking line,” Orion growls. I snarl, turning to glare at Orion too. Because – okay – I mean, it wasn’t the most original thing to say. But the sentiment is right, and Orion’s j