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“I have a second judgment to make. Tai’s hacking broke Amazon Law before this judgment was rendered,” Themis continued. Annie’s thumb stroked along his hand, calming him, assuring him. He wished he felt that confident. Andromache looked at him with pure malice in her eyes.
“Since he didn’t break the Gargarean code, no punishment is warranted. Good luck to you both. May your bravery turn the tide and ensure the future of the warrior races.” The sound of the gavel echoed through the room; the decisions made that would change a part of the pantheons’ world.
Stunned, he only half heard Sylla, who now stood in front of them. “A new road has been chosen, game-changer and my old friend. You will lead and many will follow. With your success as a beacon to others, new game-changers will surface and challenge the archaic rules and rituals of the pantheons. My door is always open should you need it.” Sylla exited with the tribunal leaving Tai, Annie and Phoebe alone in the room.
Adrenaline replaced the shock and it raged through Tai’s bloodstream. His brain registered one song on its playlist—carry Annie back to their room, show her his joy, and start planning their lives. Phoebe’s presence forced him to expand the selection. His hand tangled in Annie’s hair, he faced his mother. “Thank you,” he said, not sure what else to say.
“No, I should thank you for giving me the courage to do what I should have done thirty years ago. I hope one day you’ll learn to forgive me.”
“I want our child―our children―to know their grandmother. Thanks to you, we have a chance of having more.”
She nodded, eyes wet with unshed tears.
“We’ll be in touch after we settle in. There are so many things we’ll need to work out.” Tai and Annie both put an arm around Phoebe and walked her to a room Sylla arranged for her in Neutral Ground, a safe haven recognized by the Council of Pantheons. With the launch of the research, everyone felt it was safer for her to stay here until things settled down. Phoebe’s fighting skills might be legendary but even she could only handle so many attackers. The extent of any backlash against her actions was a true unknown.
Once in their room, Annie kissed him—open, wet and all woman. Her scent wrapped around him. When he broke away, he brushed a chocolate curl behind her ear, letting his fingers linger on her cheek. “A half-hour ago, all I wanted to do was love you to Olympus and back, but I have every day of our lives to do that.” The smile he gave her hurt his cheeks it split his face so wide. “I’m going to hold you tonight, just be with you.”
“Breaking another rule, Tai? It’s the last night of the Thirteen Nights Ritual. We’re supposed to screw until we drop.”
“Yeah, I am. I like the results when we break rules together. Up for it?”
“Always.”
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