I hated her more than I hated the other two and that was saying something. “She won’t do it,” Ryder told them. “She doesn’t have to,” Isadora explained slowly. “She could kill Nix instead. Then it wouldn’t be a problem.” “I would love to kill Nix,” I laughed. “Believe me, I would love to end that psychopath. But I will never bargain with my freedom.” “But if you don’t kill Nix, then you won’t be free,” Veda pointed out. “Either he owns you or we do.” I licked dried lips and tried not to scream. I hated that she had a point. “I’ll run again. There are places even the god of the sea can’t go.” The words were Hera’s but I hoped they were true. “And your mother?” Enid goaded. “What of her?” Damn. They had me there. “Why can’t you give me my mother and just trust that I will do everything in my power to end Poseidon. I don’t want to be his anymore than I want to be yours.” “Think of our offer as motivation,” Isadora offered.
