Chapter Nine

Lily:

I shut my eyes embracing my fate, but suddenly a strong arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me back from the brink. Gasping for air his scent hit me, I knew it was from Caleb, he was the one that saved me, not my brother, I knew he had speed but my brother's speed was more than his. Why didn't Zeus save me? If he wanted to save me, he would get to me before Caleb. I know what he is trying to prove. He wants me to know that his decision to leave me under the protection of Caleb is the best.

I know the fellow is Caleb, so I do not need to look at him before I know he is the one, "Are you alright?" His baritone voice came up. asking with concern evident on his face and voice. With a grateful nod, I whispered, trying to free his hands that were wrapped around my waist, he cleared his throat before freeing my waist, "Thank you, but can I go inside now."

I said immediately his hand went off my waist, Zeus chuckled as I ignored the bag that was beside Zeus' car. "Yes, go on Caleb,