Chapter 73 - Io and Annabeth (2/2)

Theoric amused asked- ”Didn't you just say they were not allowed to interact with their children? How do you know her mother is Athena?”

Io- ”Her special gift is wisdom, same as her mother, it wasn't hard for her to figure it out, and I did tell her she wouldn't answer her, but she's stubborn and wants to try anyway, couldn't blame her.”

Theoric- ”Did you figure out which god is your parent?”

Io scowled- ”I'm not a demigod, only she is.”

Io wanted to ask more about him and his power but choose to remain mute given the circ.u.mstances.

Theoric seeing it was a sore subject didn't insist as they walked in silence. When they were a good distance from the cyclops he set Annabeth down and prepared camp.

Io tended to her friend making sure everything was fine before taking a seat next to the fire Theoric just set up.

Theoric getting a better look at her now that they were sitting across from one another, admired her beauty.

Her friend Annabeth was beautiful as well, but she had a god gene so it was pretty much expected.

Io was a pretty young looking woman as well, with a full c.h.e.s.t no one would complain about. Height of 5 feet 7 inches with dark brown hair and eyes and noticeable freckles on her face that made her look accessible to the regular man.

Both were wearing simple brown traveling clothes to blend in, too bad the cyclops could sniff them out.

Io feeling his stare started to grow uncomfortable- ”Please stop staring, I appreciate your help, but once my friend wakes up, I think it's best we went our separate ways.”

Theoric grinned- ”If that's what you wish, I live north of here with my wife, who I'm sure would love to meet you guys if you're ever in the neighborhood.” he said to try and ease tensions.

Io hearing he had a wife visibly relaxed some, but not completely due to not knowing the truth of his words, it wouldn't be the first time a man lied to get what he wanted.

Theoric seeing her still on guard could only sigh as he looked up at the stars that came out as night fell.- ”I'm going to bed now since I assume you'll probably stay up as long as I'm here,” he said looking back down to her to confirm.

Io didn't say anything and just quietly stared at him over the flickering flame as if it was obvious.

Theoric believed for her to be this on guard, something horrible must of happened to her, it was a tragedy that such things took place. This brought up unpleasant memories as he thought of the revenge he has yet to exact, but he already formulated a grand scheme that would crush his foe's will when the time came.

He bid her goodnight and soon fell asleep, not forgetting to put up a skin shield layer around himself in case she decided to slit his throat while he slept, believing it to be a real possibility given her cold attitude despite him saving their lives.