I thought about fighting Alekto – in fact, it was one of the first instincts I had – but trying to break free of her talons would have caused more damage than I needed. Plus, once I started to fall, she’d just catch me again. So, I let her take me.
I was bound for Tartarus anyway. I guess this would be my ticket to hell.
“Medea!” Through the maelstrom of Alekto’s hair, I saw Kide running as fast as he managed, and Vlad flew just above him. “We’re coming!”
“Meet me down there… We all knew this was coming,” I called back, unafraid for the first time since Kide and I left Orcas Island.
The men looked at me, stunned. I rolled my eyes and sighed. Idiots.
“Yes, that’s right, Medea. You know what awaits you, don’t you?” Alekto teased me.
I looked up at the Fury and nodded.
“Yes, I know
