JJ lifted her chin slightly, the regret in her eyes replaced by a flash of steel. "Because the world is rotting, Ty. And you're standing in the middle of it, whether you want to or not."
Ty stared at her, searching for answers in her face. "You're not making any sense."
JJ sighed and finally sat on the edge of the spa, her shoulders slumping. "Sit down," she said softly.
"No."
"Sit down, Ty."
He didn't know why, but something in her voice broke through his defiance. He lowered himself stiffly to the tiled floor, his glare unwavering.
JJ clasped her hands in her lap, staring down at them. "You've heard pieces of this world's history, haven't you?" she began quietly. "From the books? The five kingdoms? The Titan Goddess?"
Ty frowned. He hadn't expected this, but he gave a small nod. "Yeah. Bits and pieces."
"The books are lies," JJ said, her voice flat.
Ty blinked. "What?"
