Chapter 24 - Androkles

I still haven’t had a chance to talk to Helene about Ambrosia, and it’s getting late. I’d wasted most of my day with paperwork to not think about Zeno sending his damn brother to court Ismene-Eirene.

Hypatos?” I called from my office, rubbing my eyes.

“Yes, m’lord?” he answered, coming into my office.

Hypatos was older, my father’s age, and had served under Eugenius for some time. But after becoming wounded and losing his right arm, Eugenius felt he had no use. So he got assigned to my staff. He’s been with me since I was ten. I still wonder if there was more to the apparent friction between them.

“Can you call in Helene and Ambrosia?” I requested. “I want to settle this matter before I turn in for the night.”

“Of course, m’lord. I’ll have them sent to you post haste.” Hypatos bowed before leaving.

I had to wonder, is Hypatos one of Dio’s informants? It’s possible. Hypatos may be pledged to Ares, but his father was both pledged to Zeus. I shook my head. I shouldn’t bother trying