‘I am doing this for Theo. I love Theo and I want him to be happy, even if his friends are humans. I promised to try and play nice with the humans for Theo. I’m doing this for Theo and I want him to be happy.’ Scott felt the need to keep reminding himself, plastering on a small smile at the woman sitting across from him.

Viola Wise was the Aunt raising Percy and despite her status as a… human. Scott held some admiration for the woman. He could tell that she felt the same ...