Chapter 446. Sticky Wicket (2)

Devin’s POV

Ruminating, Penn swallowed again, sinking her eyes down to my madras shirt. “Cronus crafted the Gamazore sword.” She drew in a shaky breath and trailed her eyes up to mine. “He made it for Artemis. He was going to give it to her on her dekamegale, you know, when the gods celebrate their ten thousandth-year ascension.”

“I'm not getting it.” I didn’t follow, but I got a bad feeling in my gut. 

Smelling her fear, I released her hand so she wouldn’t feel backed into a corner. I came to give her support, not to make her scared of me.

Penn turned and began short, quick paces back and forth towards the table, rushing her words. “Artemis loves animals, which is why she likes us over the vampires and witches. You know, in relation to the moon and all.” 

I tracked her fra