Chapter 184 - Bound to the future (1/2)

Prometheus gave Poseidon a curt nod before his eyes returned to the tiny puppy under his arm. ”I almost hate to ask... but is that-”

”The kid? Yes...” Ry said as he read through the doc.u.ments Prometheus had sat on the coffee table. He nodded his head not looking up from the papers. ”This looks good except I'm not sure if everything that needs addressed will be finished within only five years.” Ry said pointing to a line of the doc.u.ment.

”He's actually quite cute like this.” Prometheus said, holding his hand out to pet the pooch. When the dog snapped at his fingers, he pulled them back. Shaking his head as he finally turned his attention away from Russ, he added. ”Five years has become our standard for such guardian sh.i.p.s. That will put the boy at nearly twenty-four years of age, plenty old enough to rule without such a strong... presence...” He sent a glance to Poseidon. ”After that, the issue will be re-evaluated.”

Poseidon chuckled throwing up his one free hand. ”This is all Ry's idea I assure you. I had nothing to do with it. Though I have to admit, I am curious to see what the kid is capable of accomplishing.” He held the pup up in front of him and examined it for a few minutes. ”I know you're pissed off at me right now, but in time you will see what I say is for the best. When that time comes and you hold no more animosity for me or my son's, feel free to call upon me. I would be more than honored to see your people under my claim.” He lowered the pup and moved his attention back to Prometheus. ”Who has claim over his clan now?”

Prometheus frowned, ”I believe the uncle sold it out to some lower-level deity who only took the offerings then bailed. The council is investigating it currently still.”

Ry finished signing his portions of the doc.u.ments. ”Alright, my part is done.” He arched a brow at his father. ”What are you waiting on? He needs to sign these as well.”

Poseidon sighed, ”Are you sure he can't just put a paw print on there? I rather like him in this form.” The angry dog struggled against his grip again for what had to be the hundredth time.

Ry rolled his eyes. ”No dad. It has to be his real signature. You know that.” Ry's eyes traveled to the pooch. ”Though I have to say if I could have turned him into a dog months ago things wouldn't have been so out of hand right now.”

Prometheus frowned as he sent Ry a calculative look. ”You mean Joslyn would not have been found out?”

Ry shrugged. ”It's not like it was boy scouts she was killing. Hell, knowing her, she even gave them the chance to do the right thing beforehand. The only way she wouldn't is if the kraken form were involved as I suspect it was the night of the killing at the DeMarco party. I was there, the kid gave her hell that night. It would have been enough to set her off.”

Prometheus arched a brow. ”Would you be willing to repeat that in front of the courts?”

Ry nodded. ”Of course, I would.” He turned his attention back to his father. ”He's still a damn dog?!”

Poseidon rolled his eyes and sat the dog down. ”Alright, if you insist.” His eyes brightened as a wide smile spread across his lips. ”I could turn him back afterwards-”

”NO!” Ry yelled. ”I have to take him back to his pack and it can't be like that!”

Poseidon frowned. ”Fine.” He snapped his fingers and Russ rapidly shifted back.

”You son of a bitch!” Russ yelled as he drew his fist back ready to punch not caring at all that he stood there n.a.k.e.d. Before his fist could connect with the arrogant god's nose, he snapped again.

Poseidon crossed his arms over his chest as he watched the dog lunge at his leg and give his pant leg hell. ”He really never learns, does he?” He shook his head. ”Prometheus, are you sure you only want to allow Ry to assist him for five years?”

Prometheus let out a long-irritated sigh. ”At this point, I'm tempted to allow the girl to take his place. She seems far more levelheaded. What was it you said she was pregnant by?” He asked Ry.

Ry frowned. ”A Gin.”

Prometheus nodded, ”Then there's no helping it, it must be this kid.” He turned pleading eyes to Poseidon. ”I do apologize, but it has been a rather long day. Could we please move this along?” He nodded down to the dog still pulling and ripping at Poseidon's pantleg.

Poseidon huffed out a disappointed breath. ”I suppose I could give him a second chance.” He snapped his finger again and a n.a.k.e.d Russ sat bent on all fours over his feet. He smiled brightly, ”That is more like it. You should bow to a god-” He locked his eyes with Russ's as he jumped to his feet with a harsh snarl spread across his lips. ”A god who can cause your love to fall for someone or something else.” He arched a brow. ”How would you like a Minotaur reeking hell in your pathetic kingdom? I can make that happen, and I so happen to know an individual who likes to seduce beautiful young girls in the form of a bull...” he shrugged. ”Or a swan... Or about anything else he can come up with...”

Ry rolled his eyes. ”As if you are any better.”

Poseidon pointed his finger at Ry. ”I have done my own level of shady shit, but never as an animal... except that one time.” He thought about it. ”And maybe one other time... but they were in animal form as well, so it doesn't count!”

Ry shook his head his eyes still rolled toward the heavens. ”It's no wonder the humans chose others to worship, you and all the Greek gods are f.u.c.k.i.e.d up.”

Poseidon arched a brow. ”Yes, we ALL are, aren't we son?”

”I'm not a god.” He retorted in growing irritation. ”You and mother saw to that.”

Prometheus interrupted, ”I have to be up in-” He glanced down at his watch. ”Three hours, can we please move this along?” He nodded toward Russ. ”You seem perfectly comfortable with fighting a God in the buff, perhaps you could sign some papers in the same state so I can get out of this Olympus forsaken room.

Russ sent Poseidon a harsh glare as he moved over to the living room. ”Fine but if I catch this bastard staring at my d.i.c.k expect another room of this place to get busted up.”

Ry smiled widely making direct eye contact with Russ's flaccid member. ”But it's such a nice c.o.c.k.” He teased. ”Perhaps even tempting enough to have me consider bottoming.”