Shifted Fate (by Alicia S Rivers) novel Chapter 642

Pontus jumped to his feet. “Hey.” He looked at me. “That’s not fair.” He looked back at his mother. “I didn’t know we could ask for favors.”

I smiled. “If it is within my power, and it’s not downright evil, I would have done it anyway.” I pushed up, grabbing the map and handing it to my father. I turned back to the gods. “If any of you have need of me, I will agree as long as it follows those guidelines. Deal?”

Gaia smiled. “You don’t have to.”

I just smiled. “I know. Our line has worked with you for centuries. But this is extra.” She searched my face.

“Only if you are sure.” She clasped her hand in mine, and I felt the deal seal.

“I am.” I nodded once before she pulled me in and kissed my cheek.

“You have grown to be such a strong woman.” She hugged me to her chest. “I am so proud of you.” Her voice held some emotion I couldn’t place, but her words made me smile.

“Thank you for your guidance.” I pulled away, and she winked before she sank back down into the earth. The ground stopped moving, and it was like she was never there.

But her voice rang out. “Cast your spell and I will send in along the land to protect your kin.”

Pontus stepped in front of me with a grin. “My mother is more sentimental than I am. But you have become the strongest godling I have met in a long time. Stronger than even Hercules. Be proud.” He held out his hand.

I slid my hand against his cool palm, and it was wet. I jerked back, wiping the wetness on my pants, earning a laugh. “Ew.” I couldn’t stop the reaction.

But Pontus just laughed harder. “Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. It’s not every day we get to joke around with a mortal.”

Uranus rolled his eyes. “And everyone of us is over his childish stunts.”

Pontus’ grin widened. “What can I say? The deep is lonely, so when I get to come up for air, I make the most of it.” He winked, and I felt my cheeks redden. He leaned over and pecked my lips, making me jump back. His laughter filled the air. “Cast your spell, wolf. I will spread it through my waters.” He turned away but before he left, he looked over his shoulder. “And if your mate fails you in this life as well. I’m not against giving a wolf a shot.” His fangs reflected the sunlight as Rowan growled, then his body dissolved through the ground in a splash of water.

I turned to Uranus. His storm-cloud eyes seemed to swirl with his power, but he just looked after his brother. “That is a first.”

“What do you mean?” My question snapped him out of his stare.

“He’s never mated a hum with an.” He looked at me. “Not even a godling.” He shrugged his shoulder. “I’m just surprised he offered.” He coughed. “Are you sure about our agreement?”

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