A feeling of panic seized me. “Annabeth,” I said under my breath. “Don’t.” She frowned at me. “What?” “Look, I need to tell you something,” I continued. The words came stumbling out of me. “I couldn’t stand it if…I don’t want you to—” “Percy?” she said. “You look like you’re going to be sick.” And that’s how I felt. I wanted to say more, but my tongue betrayed me. It wouldn’t move because of the fear in my stomach. And then Artemis turned. “I shall have a new lieutenant,” she announced. “If she will accept it.” “No,” I murmured. “Thalia,” Artemis said. “Daughter of Zeus. Will you join the
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