Her Forever (Book 4)- Chapter 6

Gwen’s POV

There were hushed whispers on the other side of the door. My heart continued to beat wildly in my chest. My hand was still attached to an IV pole, complete with clear fluids and another bag being mixed in with the tubing. I wanted to pull it out but was stopped by a hand.

Niko’s warm hand touched my knuckles, “I wouldn’t do that, love. It’s giving you some nutrients you need.” His voice was soft and delicate, but it didn’t relieve the gasp that fell from my lips. He had come into the room so quickly and quietly, was my mind that foggy? Growing up with Master, I had to be quick-thinking and listen well. If I didn’t, it could mean punishment or facing the wrath of one of his men. I always had been on the alert, and now I wasn’t.

did some blood tests. You are extremely malnourished.” Niko looked over my form as I continued to shake out of fear and the coldness of the room.

“Are you cold? Do you need another blanket?” A blanket, I would have done almost anything to get a blanket over the years. Winters were rough at the club, and Master didn’t want to pay for extra heating in the basement, saying a bit of shivering would keep us from getting too fat. Without saying a word

ser. It was complete with spaghetti noodles with meat sauce, garlic bread, a small salad, and a large glass of water. My mouth watered looking at it; that must be the most food ever to be presented in front of me. Niko chuckled as he flipped the tray’s legs out and sat it in front of me on the bed.  “Come on now, dig in.”

I could. Once it dropped on my tongue, I was in instant heaven. I continued to eat like it was my last meal, but it wasn’t long until my stomach churned in protest. I had barely eaten five bites, and I was already full.

Do you not like it?” I shook my head as I bit my lip. “No, I’m just full. I don’t think I can eat another bite.”

pered.

“The club was under an investigation for certain criminal activities, and I noticed things not looking legit my first time being there. That first thing was you.” Tears welled up into my eyes as he talked about our first-time meeting.

ll.” Niko handed me a few tissues as my body began to shake. He sat beside me and put me into a side hug.

ecame quiet, and you could only hear the small drips from the IV still invading my system.

tried to get me out, but couldn’t he have called the police and let them know about the trafficking? Maybe the authority was in on i

an could get all the girls out of there and back to their homes. They even found the transactions of where the other girls had gone as well. Hopefully, the FBI can find them.

sitting in the back of my mind.

mly. “He’s the one that really saved you.” I looked up at Niko and gave a small smile.

xed his dress shirt. “How about you tell him yourself. He is right outside the door?” My breath cau

hurt you. Do you trust me?” I raised my knees to my chin and kept the blanket wrapped around me as I nodded my head in agreement. Niko let out a big smile showing his teeth. “Hades, come in.”

He looked tired and worried as he stepped into the room. The first three buttons on his shirt were unbuttoned. His black shirt was wrinkled, and sleeves rolled u

my eyes. Hades gave a small smile.

for saving me,” I gave a small smile back, hugging my

anced at him. I unwrapped one of my arms and placed my hand in Hades’.

Hades POV

m sure that was the purpose.

to figure out what this woman was to me. Her eyes were an entrapment that captured my soul far too quickly in the short amount of time I was with her.

es had their own vocabulary, and it was a beautiful l

tion turned into nothing but worry as she shivered in my arms as we brought her up to the penthouse. Touching her as I had laid her down, I felt small tingles throughout my fingers and my desire to keep her ne

but what of it?

ming obsessed with her, more so than I ever felt with Persephone.

man who bought her.

g. His hands rose in surrender and backed away. “My Lord, what is it?” He inquired as he continued to hold her hand. My face contorted to anger. What was I feeling? Standing up quickly, I headed to the door, and I needed some air.

m, and that infuriated me more. Grabbing the nearest vase, I threw it against the wall, smashing it into hund

hear it all, and I will burn you to a damn crisp, help you heal, and do it again.” My breath was staggering, my veins protruding from my neck like a mad man. I had become this in the past thousand or so years, so it was natural for me to be pissed of

un at other people’s expense. He would hold secrets and let them out at just the right time to anger and piss off some demi-god. “I do not know what you mean,” he sipped on his drink as the ice clinked into the glass. Ares had his arms spread across the back of the sofa, and his lips pressed into a line trying to hold in a laugh.

ed to the other side of the room and gripped Hermes’s neck, and lifted him in the air. His glass dropped, and pieces of glass scattered the floor. Vulcan had just walked into the room and l

urn blue. Even though gods couldn’t die, they could still experience pain and pleasure as well as trying to heal from other god’s dramatic misfortunes on each other’s bodies.

his neck. “Alright then,” he straightened his suit jacket and sat back on the couch. “Let’s begin with a st

ked at the scene unamused. Rubbing his eyes with his thumb and index finger, he sighed and looked back at me. “Really? Do you want to know or not?”

s or so ago when Persephone left?”

owled at him.

nd let me tell you, it’s a beautiful thing.” I scoffed, hearing about Selene. She was just a dark goddess hell-bent on making my life miserable. I laid my head in my hands as my elbows rested on my legs.

dark lord over here with a message.” Vulcan and Ares leaned in to listen better while I sluggishly lifted my head.  My eyes weren’t concentrating on an

Selene stood up happily and c

ally.

here she is now,” she lifted her hand to make a magical portal appear, but I slammed my glass to the floor as I stood up.

with you and your mate shit.”

or her to accept you.”