Thalia Moon's POV
I've never been scared in my life, until now.
No, not the psycho drink bartender. I was exhilarated, actually, to see a bit of action. No, it was Tallis that scared me.
Tally... the stupid boy. First he wakes Hestia and I up, flirting with Lilly and talking at night. Then he yells at us all in the forest.
No, it wasn't a yell. It was... well, he was scary. He radiated this overwhelming power... like he could control us. Well, Lilly and Hestia looked like they were ready to follow him anywhere. I was freaked out, but I stood my ground. I suppose it makes sense, because air can spread fire and manipulate water waves. But earth... he can't control earth. Without earth, air wouldn't be here, if you think about it. With plants and volcanoes and things like that. Don't expect me to know much, I hated science class. But Tallis scared me, all right. He scared me so much...
And the way he snapped at Hestia. His words are still ringing in my ears. "Learn to control those powers of yours before you kill all of us!" It doesn't pass my knowledge that he's the one that's not in control. Neither does Hestia or Lilly's.
But he annoyed me, too. He was being so protective! He used his winds to blow the monster away from me... he kept jumping in front of me. I can take care of myself!
But I won't tell that to Tally. He might hurt me. Heaven knows that the way he snapped at Hestia might only be the first. And though I know that I could match him in a battle, I don't think I could bring myself to hurt him. Even though I know that he likes Lilly better. I've come to face the truth. I have fallen for Tally, even though I shouldn't.
The truth hurts.
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