Rue’s POV

Percy turned to me immediately, shrugging off his coat and draping it over my shoulders.

“Rue,” his voice softened. “Are you alright? Did he hurt you?”

I closed my eyes, letting the warmth of his coat seep into my skin.

“I… I’m fine,” I whispered, though my throat was raw. “I just… I just want to leave.”

Aiden’s fist came flying toward Percy with a guttural snarl.

“When I was making love to her, you were goodness knows where!” His voice was laced with ...