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over everything she’d gone through, Arienne was grateful for the progress she’d made, but the battle wasn’t over.
    Intimacy still scared her, but for the first time in years, she found herself attracted to a man and that was very real progress. Chris Triton. In his presence she was just a girl nervous around a crush. The man was gorgeous, debonair, and had a fantastic smile, but his motives were a mystery. But maybe she’d find out more about the man sooner than she thought.

Chapter Fourteen
     
    “Son. It’s been a while.”
    Triton turned his attention from the sea life swimming by the balcony he was on. “Father. What a surprise.”
    The green eyed God of the Seas stared at him, arching a bushy brow. “Not unpleasant I hope.”
    “Of course not.”
    “Your mother and I haven’t seen you for some time, and you know how worried she gets about you and your sister.”
    Triton rolled his eyes good-naturedly. Amphitrite might be worshipped as a fearsome goddess by Merfolk and seafaring humans, but to Triton she was just an overprotective mother. “Can you please tell her not to worry? Benthesikyme and I are eons old and immortal. She has no reason for concern.”
    “You know how your mother is. She loves you kids.”
    “I know, and I love her, too.”
    “Then perhaps you could stop by sometimes and tell her that,” Poseidon suggested.
    “I’ll do that,” Triton promised.
    “Good. Nice to know you’re not too busy with Cerceis.”
    Triton cleared his throat, giving his father an incredulous look. “Why would you bring Cerceis up? You know how I feel about that deceitful bitch.”
    “I thought I knew, but since you two have been spending time together again, I have to wonder.”
    Apparently even under the sea you can’t keep a secret. Triton frowned. “It’s not what you think.”
    “I certainly hope not. At least when your sister married her human king, she knew what she was getting into. You were blindsided.”
    “I know.”
    Triton meandered away from his father.
    “Son, talk to me.” The god’s arm clasped his son’s shoulder.
    Triton released a breath. His hands grasped the railing so tight the metal started to bend. “Her birthday. A few days ago.”
    “I see.”
    “No, you don’t, but I appreciate the empathy.”
    “Triton, I may not be able to understand exactly what you feel, but I loved her, too. She brought such joy to all of our lives.”
    “Yes, she did.”
    “I know you will never forget her, but don’t let Cerceis take advantage of your grief.”
    Triton gave his father a terse smile. “You don’t have to be concerned about that. If anything, another passing birthday only reminded me just how much Cerceis was at fault. She and Athena, the bane of my existence.”
    “I know. No one deserves vengeance more than you.”
    “Then help me. For eons I’ve watched Athena live with no consequences for what she’s done. It’s time for her to pay.” Triton stared into his father’s face, beseeching the sea god to offer to stand with him.
    Poseidon shook his head. “I wish I could, but I can’t.”
    Triton sneered. “No, you can, but you won’t.”
    “Son, please…”
    “No … Poseidon. You jumped into a full scale war at the bidding of Zeus, even though there was a very real chance that you wouldn’t survive. But that didn’t matter. Almighty Zeus spoke and you ran. It’s a shame your own son doesn’t merit such a response.”
    “I fought not for vengeance but to protect our way of life. To protect my family.”
    “If that’s what you want to keep telling yourself so be it. But I know the truth.”
    “And what do you think is the truth?”
    “It doesn’t matter. Farewell, Poseidon.”
    Triton disappeared, transporting himself to Tritonis Shipping. Quickly cloaking himself in a black suit, he entered the building. Mortals greeted him. He gave them a terse nod. You should’ve known what his response was going to be. Jamming his hand against the elevator