Asterion (The Court of the Underworld #1; The Gods Universe #1)

by Alessa Thorn

"This is a shit plan, but I've got your back, big guy." "Try not to fucking stab me in it this time."

the combination of feminine sweat, blood, endorphins, and adrenaline made it want to roll in her like a clover patch.

"You just back talked Hades fucking Acheron, met his monsters and rubbed the Minotaur's nose in the fact you murdered him,"

Not even a little baby sword?"

"You want to be punched in the dick?" she replied. His smile was cold and vicious. "I hope you die screaming, Spindle."

"I am so aroused right now,"

"If she works for you, she'll pick up all sorts of bad habits, like backtalking me."

or if he gets annoying and overbearing," answered Ariadne. "So I'll see you next week?"

"Promise me, and I'll give you whatever you want. I'll burn the world to the ground, or I'll lay it at your feet, just promise me you won't run away and scare me again."

"All the gods help Pithos if you fight the way you fuck,"

Someone made me have sex all night, and I missed dinner," she said with a wicked grin. "You are so full of it. I can't make you do anything,"

You're lucky you found her before me, boss. I like fiery women." "She's too much woman for you to handle," retorted Asterion as he headed for the lifts. "Too much for you too, stud," Vin called back. Asterion was inclined to agree with him.

You're an idiot. Anyone would think that you've never been laid before.

"Hot sex with a demigod. Vegan croissants. Fancy coffee. A cult to track down and kill. What more could a girl ask for?"

"Fucking spoilt rich kid pouting because he's got to work like the rest of us."

"At least I get to see your beautiful face," he said with a smile as he ate. Medusa rolled her deadly green eyes at him. "Save it for the assassin."

"I'm hoping that she dumps you for me when she sees me in battle." "Stab him if you like. I'll make sure he doesn't die," Thanatos offered. Erebus only laughed harder.

"Ariadne doesn't need a job," he said irritably. "Yes, she does. She isn't going to turn into your live in fuck buddy," Medusa retorted.