Guardian (Daughters Of The Gods, Book 2) Read Free Page B

into Facebook. Not that he knew many people on there, but it was amusing seeing what the humans did when not at work and it afforded him some company. When not at work he was often alone. His aloof demeanor stemmed from the fact he couldn’t trust anyone. It discouraged workmates from inviting him out and he had never attempted to involve them in his life outside of the office. Not that he had much of a life outside of the office. In truth, he was lonely, no matter how much it galled the Titan in him to admit it.
    The image of the blonde from the bar entered his mind and longing clenched in his gut. She could have certainly filled the void in his life for a few hours. And pleasantly so.
    He needed to get out. And soon.
     
     
    The following night, Cat felt her sister’s impending arrival before she appeared before her, her regal red silk gown stunning against alabaster colored skin. She smiled as Hebe twirled and showed off her beautiful dress. “You look like a goddess out for a good time. Where, may I ask, are you off to?”
    Hebe flopped on to her leather lounge and sighed. “We’re off clubbing. There’s nothing happening on Mount Olympus. And when I heard you’re in New York, well, I had to come and drag you out so we can have some fun with the humans.”
    Cat joined her on the sofa and wondered what that meant exactly. “Fun with the humans? Do explain, Hebe.”
    “I thought since you were down here that I would make your stay in this dreary, mortal plane a little more exciting. We’re going out. We’ll treat ourselves to a New Age mortal male. Even though they are lacking in excitement.”
    “ Then why bother in the first place?” Cat said laughing at her sister’s confused frown. “If they’re so boring and all…” Hebe stood before a mirror and glanced at her gown. “Perhaps they’re not so boring, and I often come down to Earth to see what entertainment it can afford me. There is more to your life than just being a hunter, Cat.”
    Her sister’s barb ed words hurt. “Fine. I’ll come. Father never said I couldn’t enjoy myself while on missions.”
    “ What are you going to wear?” Hebe asked, looking at Cat’s simple outfit with distaste.
    Cat shimmered into an outfit that equaled her sister’s. She knew together they would make a striking pair, what with her blonde hair and her sister’s ebony, they looked as different as day and night. And it had been a while since she’d slept with anyone, human or divine. It would do her good to have a little play with a guy.
    With one thought they were inside the swanky nightclub with dark leather settees and mirrored walls that gave the place an air of elegance and expense. No one noticed their arrival, but within minutes, their presence was noted. Cat studied what was on offer and dismissed most of them. She wasn’t sure if it was their fake smiles or their less than extraordinary physiques that turned her off. Humans were certainly not as delectable as gods, or even that Titan she’d been assigned to kill. He may be masked in human form, yet his body oozed power, thrummed with hidden strength just waiting to show itself.
    The thought of killing the Titan made excitement throb in her veins. For the first time in an eon she may be about to face a foe who’d equal her in power and strength. Lelantos gave himself away for the Titan that he was by his ancient eyes, which practically spoke of his immortality. It was probably a good idea that she joined Hebe tonight. There was, after all, no guarantee she’d win against Lelantos, no matter what Zeus wished.
    “I’m off darling. I’ve found someone who looks like fun.”
    Cat followed her sister’s gaze and warmth rushed through her veins. Not due to the man who stood at a high circular bar smiling at Hebe, but due to the man who stood some distance behind the fellow, watching her. Lelantos. His dark, hooded gaze unreadable.
    A niggle of wickedness bit into Cat’s conscience. Power all but