Ice (The Poseidon's Girls Trilogy Book 1) by M.S. Watson

Author:M.S. Watson [Watson, M.S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: poseidon, Romance, amphitrite, mythology, hades, greek and roman mythology, love, teen, zeus, indie author
Publisher: M.S. Watson
Published: 2014-05-07T05:00:00+00:00

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I didn’t see Xanthias again until that afternoon.

Coach Halloway had announced a surprise swim meet at lunch. Now, as everyone filed into the gym in their swim gear, it became apparent that we weren’t here to swim. She stood over by the bottom of the bleachers, her hands on her hips as she stared up at the people that sat before her obediently. I made my way over quickly, taking a seat to the end of one of the least crowded bleachers where I could sit on my own. Xanthias sat to the opposite end, a couple of rows back but I could feel his eyes on me as Coach Halloway strode back and forth. She glared at some stragglers and they hurried their footfalls to escape her sight.

It didn’t take long for me to resume my bad habit of pulling the skin of my thumbs with my nails, the feeling calming as I avoided meeting Coach Halloway’s gaze. Finally, she came to an abrupt stop in the centre of the space and placed her hands on her hips once more. When she spoke, her voice echoed through the expanse of space.

‘A short while ago, there was an incident during a swim meet,’ she began, her eyes birdlike as they narrowed. ‘There were makeshift water heaters discovered during the investigation. Surveillance cameras have been installed, and now I am asking for the culprits to step forward.’

Silence ensued. No one dared to whisper, or even blink. I simply stared at Coach Halloway, in sheer disbelief. I hadn’t been the one to boil the water? She sighed, shaking her head tiredly and she grimaced. Whatever was about to happen, she wasn’t happy and neither would we.

‘I regret to inform those of you with a future in swimming, and those who don’t, that until the culprit or culprits responsible for the incident come forward, I have no choice but to indefinitely suspend all swim meets, contests and visits from potential sponsors. The pool will be closed until further notice.’ She sighed, turning to leave. Whispers ensued, but they soon fell silent as one of Ryker’s friends, Raymond Shoreley, stood. He was brave, standing up before Coach Halloway, but stupid. Despite his valiant stance to make things right, I could see how her stare made his clenched fists shake. Still, he refused to back down and kept his head held high.

He swallowed. ‘I did it,’ he admitted. ‘I installed the water heaters. We were recently learning in class about water heaters, and I figured it would be a good idea. I have seen how people have come out of the water during autumn and early spring, frozen to the bone and purple. I promise you, though, I meant no harm by it.’ He paused, turning to Isabella as Ryker held her tightly. ‘I apologise profusely for what happened to you. I will pay for all medical costs and do whatever I can to set things right. I never meant to hurt you.’

Isabella stared at him, her mouth gaping open.

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