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Chapter 35 - Ismene-Eirene
BryantOf course, her parents tried to stop her. At least they realized they couldn't. Eugenius is lucky he didn't lose his life. Wonder what the jerk said to Andy. Who look at him, keeping his word to win and talk after to fight.
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I’d sent Helene to find Ismene-Eirene as soon as I got to the changing room. That is, if she’s in the arena. If Helene can’t find her here, I told her to go to her family’s home to fetch her. I promised we’d talk, and there is much on my mind I want to speak to her about all of it. How strange is it that the girl I saved from the ruins months ago in the wake of a chimera attack would have become so important to me? Before her, I would have said I didn’t have any friends. Then Dio would have interrupted and introduced himself as my best friend. But now, if someone were to ask who my best or dearest friend is, I would say Ismene-Eirene. There are no secrets between us. There are no lies or half-truths, either. Ismene-Eirene is the one person in Olympus I feel I can be myself. She makes me feel comfortable in letting my guard down, sharing my mind, and sharing my heart. When I am with her, the world feels brighter. It feels like a place I belong. I want to bask in her warmth forever. W
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She seemed content at least to stand here and let me rub her forehead. She reached up and gently ran the back of her fingers along my arm. "I wish that I could have seen you. I wish that I could see you, Andy," she whispered. I may have cuts and bruises along my arm, but I don’t care because she is touching me. "I'm glad you couldn't. Witnessing such things... I didn't want you to see me like that." I told her. I’d felt a surge of power that I’d only felt at rare moments previously, even if they were fleeting. I was reasonably sure there were moments out there, flickers, of the destroyer I’m prophesied to be. But when Eugenius started to trash talk about Ismene-Eirene. I couldn’t contain it. The rage was too much to control. She continued touching me, fingers gently caressing up and down my forearm. It was oddly calming. No, it’s not odd, not anymore. The more I’ve spent with her, the more I’ve realized something. I would die for this woman, kill for her, and move heaven and earth t
The Destroyer Chapter 38 - Ismene-Eirene
I was irrationally angry with Lord Eros for speaking so plainly and crushing what hope he may have had. It wasn't surprising that he had no soulmate or destined love in Olympus. It was like the world itself stacked against him. Lord Eros was plain with him? And the detached voice hurt me to hear. I hate to think he was told he had no love in his future. And don’t get me started on his father or Eugenius wanting to pick his bride for him. He deserves a woman that will want him for him, for the man he is not for his title and what that would do for her or her family’s station in society. Andy is a fantastic man. He is everything a woman could ask for in a husband. He is thoughtful, strong, brave, loyal, passionate, and honest. "Eugenius certainly can't do that now. Even your father loses his control now that you're Lord Ares." I said softly. That was one of the benefits of his win tonight. They have lost all control over his life, and I am so happy for him. "No... suppose they can't.
The Destroyer Chapter 39 - Ismene-Eirene
My breathing had gone shallow. I don't know if I want to hear more. I don't want to imagine what Eugenius threatened to do to me. If he was willing to have me followed, who knows how far he'd go. "Please don't make me say it." he pleaded. It must not be good for Andy to plead like that. I don't think I've ever heard him so distraught. And it just solidifies my decision that I don't want to know and that Andy truly is the best man I could have as a husband. "Just... know he threatened you harm… physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and socially," he said. I nodded and squeezed his hand. He said plenty without details, and I can only consider the worst. And the worst wouldn't be killing me, just making me wish he had. I shuddered at the horrid thought that crossed my mind. Eugenius is genuinely evil, and Olympus should bow at Andy's feet in gratitude for removing him from power. "You don't have to say more. I won't make you repeat such vile words. I'm not sure I want to hea
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“Thank you, but no reason to be formal," I assured him, raising my free hand slightly. “I don’t think I could be informal, Lord Ares.” Leander bowed his head, stressing my new title. “Thank you for walking our daughter home. I’m sure you have more important things to do. Your House must be waiting to celebrate with their new Ares." he said, trying to suggest I should go. “Yes, we wouldn’t want to keep you from celebrating with your House," Elaine added. “Thank you for your consideration, but there isn’t anything more important than Ismene-Eirene," I stated. Ismene-Eirene smiled, blushing a little as she squeezed my hand. It was then that her parents noticed our joined hands. Generally, I escorted her with her hand on my arm, more formal and proper. This was very different. “And what might you mean by that?" Elaine asked. “Well… Leander and Elaine. Ismene-Eirene and I spoke tonight after my fight and made a decision. So now we have come to you to ask your blessing on our engageme
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I sighed and nodded. Androkles was right. There was still much we needed to do. At least we will get through it all together. “I understand. And it will give me more time to become acclimated to the House and ready to fill my role as Lady of Ares House." I nodded, doing my best to school my expression to not look disappointed. I was hoping to be his wife sooner than later. But I know that other things are more important. I blinked as I felt him take my hand into his. “Trust me, I don’t wish to wait months to be your husband," Andy assured me, squeezing my hand lightly. I couldn’t help but smile. At least I’m not the only one that doesn’t like the sound of months. “Part of what else would take so long is the idea of the big council member wedding." he sighed. “Yes, but we don’t probably have a choice. Do we?" I sighed. “Oh, we do, or I’m making it so. I don’t want some big wedding with the whole council and high-ranked people that are only there to be polite and from obligation b
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These past two days have been the longest of my life. Or at least it felt that way. I missed her, which wasn’t new, as I often would miss her between training sessions. But now that we’re engaged, it feels different. I spent much of my two days in meetings. So many meetings. I sent Eugenius to the farthest southeastern fort that my House maintains. I wanted him to be as far from me and Ismene as possible. It didn’t take much convincing for Dio to send my father away. He was ordered to oversee a Zeus fort in the northwestern part of Olympus. We also agreed that keeping the pair as far away from each other as possible was important. But then I’ve been sorting through all the high-ranked members of House Ares to determine who is loyal to me, to the House itself, or Eugenius. I carefully evaluated anyone I felt would likely act out in loyalty to Eugenius. I can’t punish them. And I needed to be mindful of where I station them. I wouldn’t want to let any of his most loyal end up where I s
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