Hades told her about how Iaso died brutally, how she was found by one of her sisters because the smell of her blood, which was spilled all over the walls and floors, alerted her that something was wrong. Authorities and the Olympians had done their own investigations and the situation had turned into an official man-hunt. And for reasons that seemed obvious, Kath’s training was somehow of utmost importance now, even to Zeus. She wasn’t about to let on, but this worried Kath greatly. There was no reason that she should be singled out in the meeting like Hades’ recounting made it out to be, and it confused her as to why her safety was given precedence. “The gods are taking this affront seriously,” Hades said, interrupting her train of thoughts. “But it’s been ordered that you have to stay

