Her Forever (Book 4)- Chapter 12
Hades POV
“Alright, men, let’s get down to business,” I spoke as I poured myself a glass of scotch. The dinner went well, and Gwen wasn’t as terrified of me as she was the past few days. I felt relaxed and was able to enjoy the company of others rather than wallow in self-loathing.
“Right,” Niko spoke, rubbing his brow. He had been staying away from Gwen as requested; hell, demand is more like it; but I still didn’t trust the little bastard. She saw him as a friend, and I had to respect that eventually. Once she was officially mine and bonded to me, then she could have him as a friend. Maybe. “As far as I could tell from the torture demons, John Oliver never used the Helm. After some research, I realized no human could wear the Helm without becoming completely dark and eventually dying by suicide due to the magical qualities of the metal. He just kept it in his desk at all times, per request of the man who used it.”
urisdiction.” Hermes shook his head.
n added.
e linked, and I want to know why.” Niko nodded his head as he wrote a few notes on the paper. “I’ll get on that, my Lord. I will have to go back to Earth and get permission to question a few angels.”
e.” Niko nodded and left the room.
in a gym that Ares frequented to fill the void, but he became too scared of me to even work out with me. The calmer of us, Vulcan moved to Earth along with Hermes to deal with our interactions with demi-gods that get out of line.
ter,” I heard through the lin
holy shit.”
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lky legs that round a*s, Zeus all mighty,” he sang.
leep with her arm around him.
s too easy.” I l
so much, I’d make you stand at
d bow at my feet, but she never did.
feed my pride right now.
nk that. More time, more time that I don’t have.
, Master.”
considered one. I may be a selfish bastard and didn’t want a mate at first, but after seeing her, I realized I was a fool.
to bicker and drink.
ective way. She was a light that this darkness needed, and I would continue to make sure her soul continued to shine.
n’s
I’ve grown, and I wasn’t scared of anything. What a bad impression it would be if I ran to them now?
it to mama for her birthday tomorrow. I sighed and tried to flatten out the crumpled wet paper. Maybe I could fix it later.
isses me. It’s his favorite thing to do with his favorite girls, he says.
every space. Under the bed, the closet, even in the toy box, there was nothing there. With a huff, I get back into bed.
inished looking for me?” The voice called to me. I stilled, not wanting to look behind me. The v
. It couldn’t possibly be the boogieman, and daddy said they aren’t real.
rchief in his hand.
Before I let out a large scream, he lunged at me while I tried to get away. Kicking and screaming, I pulled down lamps, toys, and pictures across the room. My voice co
oom as I started sobbing. “Please don’t take me back there, please!” My voice was already scratched and hoarse when I suddenly felt a
right; it was just a dream.” My ugly sobs became more of a whimper, feeling the warmth of his body against mine. The soothing touch caused me to relax almost instantly. Who else would have those strong arms to protect me, the one who saved me from those predators? Hades.
his body relaxed my muscles, and I molded into him. I felt safe; for once, I felt like this is where I belonged, but the thought of all of it being false hope made me
e husky voice had me hypnotized as my hiccups began to subside. I took a large sigh, and I gripped his waist tighter as I recalled the horrible dream. It felt so real like I was there.
ause I couldn’t lie to my rescuer.
the top of my head.
closing my eyes. Somehow it didn’t seem so dark with him in the room.
assuring feeling.
wasn’t so scared, I would have taken the time to admire it because what can I say? He was attractive.
drift off to sleep.