17.

**HADES**

You have got to be kidding me.

"Thanatos, you seriously need a life," Fifi says rolling her eyes.

"What are you talking about?" Thanos asks confused.

Fifi sighs, "She's already changed Thanatos, you're late to the party."

Thanatos is shocked, "When did this happen?"

"Over a month ago you ," I yell, "Now leave!"

Thanatos looks at Hades, "Well since I'm already here might as well join the feast."

*I swear this guy is not okay.*

**Couldn't agree more**, Peter replies.

*I can hear you both*, Thanatos says.

"So when is the ceremony? I can't wait to see you get eaten by the beasts," he smirks as he takes an olive from the salad bowl.

"Honestly Thanos, why?" I say furiously.

Korey's eyes widen, "What beasts is he talking about?"

"Don't worry about it dear, he's just being a nuisance, " Fifi says while cutting her steak.

"Oh." is all she says, she looks up at me and I give her a warm smile.

"Thanos, where is Hypnos?" Peter asks

He shrugs, "No idea, last time I heard he was down under."

Hades nods, "Okay, I'm glad he's back in business."

Thanatos looks over at Korey, "So Korey, have you seen your mom lately?"

This moron!

"Thanos, I don't think we should be talking about this right now," I say, "We are celebrating."

"I'm just curious okay, I mean after she left you as a child, I would I assume she has come to visit you now that you've found your mate."

Korey looks at Thanos tear-filled eyes, "How did you know that?"

"Everybody knows your story dear," he replies.

She turns to look at everyone at the table. Fifi frowns, Peter stands up and leaves.

"Korey, I'm sorry."

"Sorry! You're sorry! You knew about my mom and you kept it from me," she cries.

"It was to protect you. She's evil Korey," I reply.

I watch as Thanos stands up, he gives me a wink and leaves the room.

I hate you.

Korey stands up and leaves the room, I try and run after her but Fifi stops me.

"Leave her alone."

"Fifi, give her space okay. Let's clear up and call a family meeting, Thanos is getting out of hand," she says.

She was right.

"Fine." I call for the handmaidens and they clear the table and we move to the basement, and I summon my brother and sister.

They all appear, Zeus and Hera.

"Where is Hestia?" I question.

"She still hates me?"

Zeus gives me a nod, "More than you can imagine."

"She's being so sensitive, I texted her and called and she didn't respond, so it's on her."

"She'll get over it" Hera sighs, "She's being petty."

"She really is," Poseidon adds.

"What do you want?" Hera asks my dear sister, blonde and beautiful and also very spoilt.

"Good to see you too sister," I replied rolling my eyes.

Zeus takes his seat and glares at me, "You better have a good reason why you called me out here, I was about to get laid."

"You're always getting laid." Poseidon replies with a laugh.

Zeus chuckles, "Pussy is good for me."

Hera groans, "You are all just disgusting."

I clear me through to suppress my laugh, "I'm called you here to talk about Thanatos."

"What has he done now?" Zeus asks.

"I think he's working with Dad, he keeps ruining things. He just told Korey about her mother."

Hera and Zeus look at me in shock.

"I know."

"That little shit. I'm going to kill him," Zeus says furiously.

"We need more people on the team," Hera says, "Have you spoken to the twins?"

"We have but they aren't sure yet, I'm still trying to work them." Poseidon replies.

Zeus nods, "I'll go speak to the rest, we can not let Cronus win, he's done enough damage."

"Does she know of her fate?"

I nod, "We are lying it down slowly but she seems to be taking it well."

"Good, when is the ceremony? I need to come and prepare her."

"We'll let you know but we need to deal with Thanos before he ruins everything."

"I'll go deal with him," Zeus offers, "I'll need help though."

"You know I got you Z, " I wink and I throw him a small bottle of potion.

"Sweet," he smirks, "I need to get going."

Poseidon laughs, "Who's the new mistress that has you whipped Zeus?"

He chuckles, "I don't kiss and tell."

And he disappears.

"Boys, till next time," she stands up and gives us a wink and vanishes, leaving her lavender scent behind.

"I swear these two are twins, they are so self-obsessed" Poseidon chuckles, "Now that this whole thing is sorted you need to speak to Korey."

"I lied to her, we lied to her."

Poseidon sighs, "Yes but it was for a good reason."

"Nothing I ever do is for a good reason Poseidon."

"You fighting for her is for a good reason."

I walk away and head upstairs, bumping into Gertie, she gives me a disapproving look.

"You have to fix this. The ceremony is in four days and I don't want an unhappy bride."

"I'll fix it, Nana."

"You better." and she walks past me.

I go upstairs to my room, slowly opening the door, she's lying there fast asleep on top of the blankets. I sit beside her and kiss her forehead.

"I'm so sorry baby, I know I should have told you but I wanted to protect you from her."

"Why didn't you say so?"

I look down at her and she's looking at me.

"I was scared you wouldn't believe me."

She places her hand on my cheek and caresses it, "I know you'd never do anything to hurt me."

"I wouldn't dream of it."

"Good. Now I've been dying to have you," she smirks.

"Please me."