Mayhem: Goddesses Of Delphi by Gemma Brocato

Author:Gemma Brocato [Brocato, Gemma]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-11-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

It irritated Nia to no end when Zeus pulled rank and insisted Ken stay at Nia’s house, instead of in a cottage at the Athenian. Of course, Nia hadn’t helped matters by refusing to leave the comfort of her home to make a temporary move to the resort. Zeus wanted her protected and nothing would stop him from keeping her safe. At least he hadn’t insisted on moving in himself.

Only, having a houseguest, even one as handsome as Ken, was going to cramp her style with Thomas. She’d have to find a way to deal.

The meeting in the Olympus boardroom had been tense. While Nia had regenerated her energy, Polly had recounted the incident in the square with terse precision. During the lengthy session, Gaia had left her hand on Nia’s shoulder and gently pulsed energy into Nia’s depleted stores. The sensation had swayed her body, as if gliding in a rocking chair. Or moving easily with a lover on a downy soft bed.

Three hours ago, on the return trip to Delphi through the Hollow, Nia was pleased to note her starry aura had revived. Waving off Ken’s apologies for her new living arrangements, Nia retreated to the master bedroom and fell into bed.

Shortly before dinner, Nia plodded toward the kitchen, drawn by a rich, savory aroma. She paused in the doorway, amazed to see Ken bustling about, wearing an apron over his white shirt and jeans. He looked downright domestic, and not in the least like a badass protector. Zeke, Clio’s partisan, slouched in a chair at the table, his hand wrapped around Nia’s favorite coffee mug.

“Ah, you’re up.” Ken shot her a grin. “Just in time. The beef stew is ready.”

“Well, my timing is perfect.” She cocked her head to the side as she inspected the messy countertops. “Not a tidy cook, I see.”

Dull red flushed into Ken’s cheeks. “I’ll clean it, I promise.”

Yes, you will.

Nia’s stomach rumbled as she crossed the room. The meal he’d prepared, including the yeasty dinner rolls still steaming on the plate, smelled delicious. “No worries. I’m just surprised I had the ingredients for this. Are those rolls made from scratch?”

“Yep. And you didn’t have everything. I had to send Zeke to the grocery.”

“And why aren’t you out protecting my sister?” she asked Zeke as she drew a glass from the cupboard.

“Jax has the day off, so he’s shadowing her. Zeus requested that I lend Ken a hand and help him get settled here.”

Requested? More like ordered, Nia was certain. If she’d thought having one hunky houseguest was going to hinder her growing relationship with Thomas, two would be a nightmare. While Ken filled bowls with stew, Nia twisted the tap to fill her glass with water.

Shaking her head, she edged back to the table and slid onto a seat. “So do I need to make a room ready for you, too?”

“Nah. Ken’s a pro. He doesn’t need my help.”

Setting a pottery bowl on the table in front of her, Ken sought to assure Nia.

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