Zeus looked more pissed than I'd ever seen him, but my mother looked calm. I started biting my nails, thinking about what I should do next, when I felt a presence behind me. I turned, ready to fight, but then a pair of silver eyes met my blue ones. "You scared me," I whispered. "And I almost killed you." Zeph smiled. "I know, but I couldn't leave you alone, and besides, I need you to set up a barrier." I tilted my head, not understanding at first. "Zeus might call Poseidon or his other brothers. I have a feeling that your mom and dad can kill him, but if we give them that chance." I quirked an eyebrow. "You want to stand guard outside," I stated, not asked. My mate nodded. I wasn't sure about his plan. The barrier sounded good, but I can't leave my parents here, alone with

