Her Forever (Book 4)- Chapter 9

Gwen’s POV

He was so angry I almost saw steam come off his body. His friends went from fighting stance to the defensive as he took the stairs two, three, and four at a time. His strides were long with his long legs and his team almost shuttered in fear. One hand was on his towel, so it didn’t fall down and his eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

“Did you tell her to make this?” He slung his hand at the table, veins protruding from his neck. They all shook their heads but Hades advanced, getting ready to grab Hermes by his neck.

s were no longer bulging out of his body. “Gwen,” he whispered. “I-I’m sorry. I didn’t mean,” his fist balled up again and he turned around, to storm up the stairs while holding his towel and slammed the door.

g to me he grabbed me and pulled me up, my eyes were threatening to let the tears fall but once Niko sat me in the chair, I felt much calmer since Hades’ glare was no longer on me.

he table to sit down. “Don’t worry Gwen, he would never hurt you, he’s just angry you made breakfast.”

tered.

esting, not trying to tend to us fools even though your breakfast looks f*****g amazing. The hell? Is that French toast?” Ares grabs a few and piles them on his plate. I smile genuinely for the first time in ages and Niko catches it.

m the orange juice.

just never seen someone so excited over French toast,” I chuckle.

t far too much for my taste. I could see him working out all hours of the day to maintain his bulk.

his chin and thinks.

ting to make the trip home today.”

wife, a dog or two to go back home for. If anything, I should be grateful, I was selfish to think that he would let me stay as long he did.

in a long time. In fact, I don’t remember a mother’s comfort. The adrenaline of my nightmare, the fear that is still within me fueled my need to be held by him and his warm embrace. It was nothing more, noth

ck someday once I get a job.”

“Oh?”

that statement,” Hermes joked.

ld be safer if you came with me.”

e.

t a few stray tears fell across my cheeks and onto my lap. How embarrassing was that?

he spoke lowly.

at least for a little.

….

ands. Several low-lighted lamps were scattered across the room. I blush thinking if he left those on for me, knowing I’m scared of the dark.

it.

having someone hold you and keep your nightmares away. For the first time in two sleeping sessions, my own demons didn’t

from me and lets out a large yawn. He looked like a predatory cat ready to go hunting for his me

ore often.

the sheets up close as he exited the bed.

n you passed out, we decided to bring you back

; it is one of the more comfortable rooms. You looked so comfortable in my arms; I didn’t have the heart to move you to another room once we arrived upstairs.” Hades’ rubbed the back of his neck and was he blushing?

eth.

dy when we arrived, but it is now. It is filled with clothes your size, a bathroom, and if you think of anything you may need you let me know.” My lip wobbled a bit,

omething I’ve noticed he likes to do when getting my attention, he makes me feel like I was so important.

y him back someday.

ou get treated like the princess you are.”

times the size it should be, but I couldn’t help to think that he wanted something in return. Nothing in life is free and everything comes with a price, that is what John taught me. You want to eat, you work, and some girls had to pleasure men to even get a safe place to sleep at nig

y, and try and keep the tears at bay.

d and had to jump off. The bed was tall and I’m hoping my bed isn’t as such. I would need a latter to get in it. Hades chuckled as he took my hand and lead me across the hall.

ors opened to show a lightly colored room with beautiful Southern plantation-style windows. The light was streaming in brightly showing the soft glow of the setting sun. White goose-down comforter laid on

abinet with many products that any woman would adore. Makeup, perfumes, lotions, razors, shampoos, oils, bath bombs, the list went o

and in charge and I’m this meek little t

She was beautiful, all the things I wasn’t.  “What is it Magna?” Hades huffed in irritation.

et out,” he growled. Magna looked confused and quickly buttoned her top and left. I knew that look, the hired help to help him with any ‘problems’ he might have. My heart stung a bit. He may have said he rescued me, but what did I get thrown into now?

l, he did buy me.

ng and stomped out of the room and slammed the door shut.