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"I’old blade

The lover struggled against her bonds, uncertain as happening around her, and Poseidon slapped her on the side of her buttocks, his gaze re on Baden

"I’ift froainst Lucifer"

"I’minterested We have s over the side of the bed and stood, reaching for a robe

"Slow and steady My grip is loosening"

"I’ sounded at the door The guards had been alerted and would bust in at anyof the sea had no desire to chat, only to stall Baden doubted a mention of Pandora would do the trick

Take care of hie

He almost--almost--conceded control to the beast His methods were madness, but they were quick and the results undeniable He released the scythe, instead, and the blade flew at Poseidon with a speed for the record books Slices appeared on his face, chest, and thigh, beads of cri

Tried to be diplomatic Failed

Baden opened his hand and the weapon returned "You’ll vow to back Hades in the war or I let the blade devour you The choice is yours Either way, you have five seconds to agree One"

Bang, bang, bang

Poseidon lifted his bloody chin "I won’t be forced"

"Two Three"

"Lucifer has offered me your head on a silver platter if I aid hile

The door at last burst open and ars--rushed inside the room No one took a shot at Baden Yet They surrounded hi

"Four" Baden popped the bones in his neck, preparing for battle And he wasn’t the only one The tips of his fingers burned, and the

Poseidon noticed and scowled "Tell Hades I would be honored to aid hi the men!"

--Gillian Bradshaw