“Tell me,” I said. “What does all-knowing Hermes say about his sister who wants you dead? About the fact that you will be killed the moment you step away from the island?” He nearly sighed. “Mother, it was so long ago. Surely she has forgotten.” “Forgotten?” My voice clawed the cave walls. “Are you an idiot? Athena does not forget. She will eat you in one gulp, like an owl takes a stupid mouse.” His face paled, but he pressed on like the valiant heart he was. “I will take my chances.” “You will not. I forbid it.” He stared at me. I had never forbidden him anything before. “But I must go to
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