Blood of the Ancient Gods: The Beginning by Shakuita Johnson Read Free Book Online

have to keep her busy, Eris, while Loki grabs the girls and brings them here. She wouldn't dare step foot into Domus. Doing so would be her destruction and her father isn't bold enough to come along with her. They won't make a move yet," Oberon said.
    "I'll keep her busy while Loki does what he needs to do," Eris said.
    "It does make me wonder what Thanatos is up to. He's always plotting and scheming. The fact that death happens daily only serves to make him a smug asshole," Hecate said.
    "Maybe we can get Janus to do a reading for us. Tell us what the future holds," Oberon suggested.
    "No, absolutely not. He'd run right back to Thanatos or worse tell us the wrong information just to throw us off and screw us over. He's too close to Thanatos for anything he says to be trusted," Fenrir said. "We're on our own with this and there is no more time left to waste. We must act fast, before they figure out what we're up to. You know Psyche will be telling her father everything soon enough. We want the girls here before he can order her to bring them to the Underworld. Go now, both of you. Time is of the essence."
    "Not so fast, where's that contract?" Eris asked.
    "Really? We don't have time for this right now. You will be taken care of," Hecate said annoyed.
    "Make time," Loki suggested.
    "This can wait!" Oberon growled.
    "Go get them yourself then," Loki said.
    He crossed his arms over his chest for good measure. He wasn’t moving until he looked over the contract and they all signed it. By the look on Eris's face she was thinking the same thing.
    "Just give them the fucking contract!" Fenrir yelled.
    Hecate huffed at his tone but complied. Reaching out her hand, she waited for Loki to take it. Once he did they all watched in silence as he read it then gave it to Eris to look over as well. Hecate was sure they were speaking to each other telepathically and she wished they would hurry up. Finally it seemed they had reached an agreement.
    "Everything looks to be in order. All that's left to do is sign it. Use blood please," Loki said.
    After much grumbling and bloodletting Loki tucked the signed contract firmly in his robe. He'd place it in his safe at the first chance he got. Now he could go out and do his job.
    "Pleasure doing business with you. We shall return shortly," Loki said.
    Loki and Eris made their goodbyes. The time for hiding in the shadows had come to an end. They were ready to take back their places as some of the most powerful gods ever created.

Chapter 7
    "Father, where are you?" Psyche asked.
    She hated coming down here. The Underworld was so depressing and she'd rather be on Earth far away from all this death, despair, and decay. Her father loved every minute of it. Like usual he didn't answer her and she found him in his office pouring over old texts. What was he searching for? She gently cleared her throat to alert him to her presence. Hopefully it wouldn't take long for him to address her.
    "What do you know?" Thanatos asked.
    Well, guess it's too much of a hassle to be civil and exchange pleasantries first. No matter.
    "What are your plans, Father?" Psyche asked instead.
    "It's like you want me to kill you. Is that it? Do you have a death wish, daughter?"
    "Loki and Eris are up to something. They have their eyes on the girls I told you about. The ones I said I feel something stirring inside."
    "Do you have a hint as to what they have planned? Are they working on their own accord or for someone else? It could be just mischief?"
    "No, I don't think so. They want them for something but I have no idea what. And I'm sure they aren't working along on this one."
    "Why?"
    "Loki followed me to try to find out why I was with the girls. If it were casual, he wouldn't have bothered. I would go up to Domus but I’d probably never make it out alive. Loki is trying to get in good with the humans and even brought Eris to the party we went to last night."
    "Get back there and don't let those humans out of your sight. I want