After my visit to Mt. Othrys, I went back to the hotel. It was going to be the break of dawn. I crawled into bed, not bothering to change my clothes. I didn't bother to watch the sun come up as Apollo took over his duties as the light in the sky from Artemis. I admired the way Edward could still be mentally away even when there were so much dangers around us.

I didn't realize that I fell asleep until I opened my eyes and found that Edward was no longer beside me. I immediately shot out of bed and scrambled to get my shoes back on. I was worried. If I couldn't find him anywhere around the hotel suite or a note left by him if he left the suite, I would single-handedly grab a kitchen knife and threaten Kronos to return Edward if he took Edward away. I was still the paranoid goddess.

When I found Edward in the kitchen drinking animal blood from a wine bottle, I heaved a sigh of relief. I wasn't going to attack anyone today.

He caught my panicked expression before he relaxed. "What happened?"

I shook my head, sighing. "I thought you disappeared on me."

He darted towards me, grabbing me into his arms. I squealed. "What are you doing?" I giggled.

"I'm ready to make up for the past two days that I have been sleeping through to you." He nuzzled my neck and I shivered at his cold breath.

We were soon a tangle of naked limbs on the bed after hours of "making up". That was our last day at Athens, but we were heading to another destination that was still in Greece— Santorini.

Its rocky volcanoes and blue seas probably had set really high standards for other islands in the world. The sand-white buildings with blue tiles decorating them added a lot to the atmosphere. Edward & I came by a luxurious white boat (appropriately) named Isabella that Poseidon lent us for our honeymoon. He admitted that it was new and that he has a collection of boats named after members of the Olympian council back when we mingled with him at the after-wedding party.

We spent a week sightseeing and so far, Kronos hadn't showed up. I was a little less tense by then. Edward & I were horseback riding along an area in Santorini called Exo Gonia. We rode horses along the white beaches, and it was a heavenly feel. Edward's horse didn't cooperate since he obviously sensed that Edward was dangerous, but I managed to calm the stallion down.

"Ooh!" Athena exclaimed when she appeared out of nowhere. Athena was in a brown sundress and had Jackie O shades covering her striking grey eyes. Our horses stopped right in front of her and neighed. She wrinkled her nose as if she smelt something bad. "Ugh. Poseidon's creatures." She grimaced.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I asked her.

"— understand why I still have to go for this! I am a maiden, dear brother! A maiden! Why do I need to go for this monthly nonsensical event?" I heard Artemis whine as she appeared beside Athena with Apollo, stomping her feet like a child throwing tantrums. Artemis wore black, surprisingly. She was in black skinny jeans, a long-sleeved black shirt and black pumps. Apollo wore bermuda shorts and a white tee.

Apollo hushed. "Did you use Hera's bathtub recently?" He asked.

Artemis shifted uncomfortably, biting her lip and scratching her head. Her mouth kept opening and closing like she was about to say something, but didn't want to say it.

"You used it to regain back your virginity!" Apollo's eyes widened.

"Hey!" Athena shouted and they both quieted down. "I'm the oldest here, so obey me and shut up," she snapped.

I sighed exasperatedly. "Do I have to repeat my question?"

"We're here to bring you both back to Olympus. Don't worry, it'll only be a simple test Hera conducts for the ladies. I figured maybe Edward would want to come along if there is any good news that comes from it." Athena told us.

"What test?" I asked.

She shook her head. "It's just a small thing that happens every month."

Suddenly we were all transported to Olympus and we stood outside the throne room. I realized the men of the Olympian council were standing outside too, but didn't see any women mingling with them.

"Okay Bella, kiss Edward good luck! Hope that good news will come out of it!" Athena told me.

I gave Edward a peck on the cheek and Apollo threw his arm around him like he was an old buddy, pulling him towards the men. Athena, Artemis & I entered the throne room and I sat down on my newly-furnished throne that was made from sapphires. I sat comfortably in it and could see all the female members in their seats except for Hera. Artemis was sulking, her arms folded as she stared at the ground.

"Welcome, ladies." Hera greeted. All of us nodded towards her in respect. "As Queen and goddess of women, I shall see which one of us is with child now."

I froze. I glared at Athena. What the fuck?! Is this a sick joke?! Holy fucking shit! I screamed mentally at her. That was probably the first time I cursed a lot in one go.

She shrugged. You may not be pregnant, you know, but since you're still a newlywed and you & Edward probably have lots of sex, the chances are running high.

I fisted my hands. Oh my goodness! You are such a perv!

"I feel this fetus growing fast," Hera closed her eyes as she turned into some gypsy with some crystal ball. "This one will come out as a girl."

She lifted her right hand and her thumb stuck out as her pointer. "This child grows in...," she said, then she acted like she was the metal pointer in a compass.

She took a turn once then she slowed down, like she was ready to settle for someone already. She passed by Athena, who looked unfazed and Artemis, who heaved a sigh of relief. I was beside Artemis, and Hera was heading my way. I hoped she passed me by.

She was getting slower, as if the person was close. It didn't have to be me. It could have been Demeter who was sitting on my right.

As Hera was about to face me or pass me by, I shut my eyes tightly so that I didn't know the result. There was silence, then a round of gasps.

What? I asked Athena mentally. Who is it?

Bella, it's—

Before she could finish her sentence, I opened my eyes.

Hera was facing me, her eyes opened and her creepy stance gone.

— you. Athena finally finished her sentence. You are pregnant.