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yacht and wait for his return. He wanted to make that it clear to

them that he was in charge by keeping them as far away from the

action as possible. Any one of his dear cousins might be tempted to

take whatever opportunity they could to insert themselves into the

annals of Scion history by stealing his Triumph. Creon couldn?t allow

that to happen, not even by accident. After all of the risks he?d

taken, after all of his patience, he would finally be the one to bring

his House the glory that it deserved. He was destined to be equal to

the heroes of old, like Hercules or Perseus. Maybe even better, because

Creon would do more than kill a hydra or a gorgon. Much

more. He would be the giver of immortality to his family, and to his

father.

Only one life stood in his way, and that life would be delivered to

Tantalus, Head of the House of Thebes and future ruler of Atlantis,

by Creon, his son and Heir, who would receive the honor for the

capture. And maybe he would also be given the hauntingly beautiful

prize that he deserved?his quarry?s daughter.

Ariadne and Helen drove to the compound in total silence. When

they stopped behind Matt at a light in town Ariadne waved. They

could both see his eyes and forehead pinched up with worry as he

stared at Helen in his rearview mirror.

?I know you?re sad, but you shouldn?t ignore Matt like that,? Ariadne

said with a little heat. ?He?s one of the best people I?ve ever

met, and you?re hurting him.?

?You?re right. I?m being selfish,? Helen said. She felt blank inside.

Empty. ?I know it, and I hate it, but I just can?t seem to stop.?

?That?s not what I meant,? Ariadne stammered apologetically,

her eyes on the road. ?I know what you?re sacrificing, and I know

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why. But you know what? I think you need to cry, even just once.