Page 126 of Styx

‘But I am no equal to Pallas.

I was born a nymph

not a Goddess.’

I glanced at her with sympathy.

Styx would never let this go.

Her ambition was the most

powerful thing about her.

Eurybia shook her head.

‘You are a valued member

of this family, Styx.

Pallas would do well to seek your

counsel. I know of the rivers

you helped your father build.’

Styx seemed startled by these

words of praise and my soul

ached for her. She had never

heard such compliments from

elder Gods, from her parents.

Eurybia looked at us both as our consorts returned.

‘You will always have a home with us.

Please never feel you are alone.’

It Was Crius, God of Constellations, Who Said the Words

‘I hear that you caused quite a stir

in Oceanus’s palace with your announcement.’

He was looking at Perses and me.

I felt a flush of embarrassment on my cheeks.

‘We did not intend to do so,’ Perses said.

‘But we are now banished forever.’

Crius, to my surprise, only laughed.

‘Oceanus has a propensity for theatrics.’