A Touch of Chaos (Hades x Persephone Saga, #4)

by Scarlett St. Clair

“Come on, Hades,” said Theseus. “We both know I do not make rash decisions. I have thought about this for a while.” “And what exactly did you think? That you would release my father from Tartarus and he would be so indebted to you that he would join your cause?” “I am under no such delusion,” said Theseus. “But I will use him as I imagine he will use me.” “Use you?” Hades asked. “And what do you have to offer?” Theseus grinned. It was an unsettling smile because it was so genuine. “To start,” he said, “I have you.” Hades stared for a moment. “So you will what? Give me as a sacrifice?” “Well, yes,” Theseus said. “Cronos will need offerings to feed his power and strength. Who better than his son and a usurper too?” “Your father was a usurper. Will you sacrifice him?” “If the occasion calls for it,” Theseus said. Hades was not surprised by the demigod’s answer. His honesty was also likely an indication of his belief that Hades would never leave this prison. “What happens when you both decide the other must die?” he asked. “I suppose it is good then that I am fated to overthrow the gods,” said Theseus.