Her Forever (Book 4)- Chapter 7
Hades’ POV
“f**k,” I fell back into the couch. My fists again in their tightened grip, a debilitating headache was coming on and it was all due to my insolence.
I had just come back from talking to Gwen, she had just woken up from her slumber. I was hoping she would be more accepting of me but of course, the fates were not on my side. Gwen was petrified. Once I left the room and had Niko explain what was going on, she wasn’t as scared of me. Her heart was at a steadier pace. Her innocent eyes looked up at me in question and wonder as I kept my handheld out to her.
h me, and I didn’t blame her.
it since Persephone left me, but now she was s
identally created an angel half-breed.
spark
ko interrupted our moment. I gave him a glare in which he rolled his lips into his mouth realizing his mistake. Gwen looked between me and Niko, unsure of what to say. “I-is that alright?” she finally looked at me.
e was still low and gruff, but she gave a small smile. We certainly had a long way to go but since we have eternity, that didn’t se
Niko showed me how to work the controls. Usually, it was just a spicket of cold water that would rush down our bodies, it was all I really knew. The warm water was refreshing, and I never wanted to leave.
rge it wrapped around almost three times. The floor rugs were equally squishy and soft, it brought a smile to my lips. Even if I could sleep on this fluffy rug, I would be forever grateful.
of a heart attack during the raid. I was happy that the girls were all free, but where did that leave me? Why did they take me and leave the rest?
ll I was wearing was one of Hades’ large black shirts that I easily could swim in. The shirt touched my knees while his boxers continued to fall. Luckily my hairband was still tied to my wrist, and I was able to tie them tight.
.
mouth must have dropped at looking at it all because I heard Hermes laughing. “There’s the angel! It’s good to see you standing there, the doctor said you wouldn’t be walking for a few days due to lack of food in your
d the blanket off the couch and quickly wrapped me up. I’m so used to moving around and when I stay still, I ended up getting cold.
of man. Brooding, mysterious and powerful. I could feel the power in his stare or when he enters a room. I wasn’t sure how I felt about him, I knew I was curious about him, and he intrigued me. He and his friends were different than any other men I’ve met.
like that.” Their answers were vague, and I was getting tired of making conversation. My body was still tired and would probably be the rest of my life. I laid my head on the arm of t
jaw ticking. Infuriated was the only word that came to mind when his face scowled like that. Everyone fli
wo million dollars on me and then falling to the floor in fear crossed my mind. My heart clenched remember the god-awful memory. H
t too keen on the idea of reliving old memories but helping other girls might let my mind rest a bit.
ight,”
the strip club’s logo. There was a man in a gladiator-type helmet that stared at me for the longest time.” Hades stiffened and Niko leaned closer. “I asked him where I was, what was I doing there. I wan
m.”
ir stares.
pened.”
of everlasting fire.
f it. He stormed the kitchen, throwing things, banging on the table like a mad man. Each time a loud noise would drop to the floor I would flinch, thinking it was heading towards me.
caped my eyes seeing the rage he had.
pity as he continued the rampage. They knew not to mess with him but the aching in my heart couldn’t let him continue.
e urge to touch him was strong and I couldn’t help but take those steps towards him. I could hear Niko whispering for me to come back, afraid to have his voice above a whisper. Hermes just told him to stop and see wha
nd falling. I walked on the balls of my feet, closer still trying not to disturb what memories or demons were plaguing his mind. My small hand searched for his large one that was balled into a fist.
kles as I finally whispered out, “Hades?” His eyes bolted to mine so fast it made me ju
bad days.”