“You’re not healing,” she said and then moved back, pressing a hand to her mouth as if she wished to contain her emotions. “Persephone, I’m fine,” he said. Her eyes flashed with anger, and she dropped her hand. “You’re lying!” “I do not want to deal with this tonight,” he said, straightening to his full height. “I just spent an immeasurable amount of time away from you. I want to make love to you, and I want to sleep.” “I can’t believe you didn’t tell me!” she said and then paused to shake her head. “Though I shouldn’t be surprised, given everything I was told while you were in the labyrinth.”
