The House of Hades

Annabeth pressed her lips to Percy’s ear. “I love you.”

She wasn’t sure he could hear her—but if they were going to die she wanted those to be her last words.

Her eyes were so angry, Leo finally understood why mad was a word for crazy.

He didn’t think much of fates and prophecies, but he did believe in one thing: Annabeth and he were supposed to be

together.

Psyche had been right. Cupid was a monster. Love was the most savage monster of all.

Oh, I wouldn’t say Love always makes you happy.” His voice sounded smaller, much more human. “Sometimes it makes you incredibly sad. But at least you’ve faced it now. That’s the only way to conquer me.”

Love is on every side, Cupid said. And no one’s side. Don’t askwhat Love can do for you.