therkalexander:Every Wednesday from now until it is posted, I will be re-uploading Receiver of Many...

therkalexander:

Every Wednesday from now until it is posted, I will be re-uploading Receiver of Many in its entirety. This book is 18+, so if you haven’t reached majority in your country, please do not read past this point. Happy Holidays!

Chapter 5

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“Don’t be afraid, sweet one,” he said quietly, sending a shiver through her. “We’re only passing through Erebus. The light will return.”

“My dress—”

“—and your crown. I apologize. Nothing mortal from your world can pass through the fire on the way to the Other Side.”

“Wh-why… Aidon… Why did you take me like this?”

“You were in grave danger,” Aidon said, relieved to hear his name on her lips. “I had no other choice.”

Persephone shivered, repeating his words in her head. Erebus… the Other Side…

“Who are you?” she whispered low into his ear.

“I am Aidoneus,” he whispered back.

Ice ran down Persephone’s spine. Aidon… Aidon…Aidoneus…

Hades Aidoneus Chthonios, Polydegmon. The Unseen One. Receiver of Many. Ruler of the Other Side and Lord of the Dead…