“You can’t keep me here.” Hades’s responding chuckle only seemed to infuriate her more. “Darling, you are in my realm. You’re here until I say otherwise.” He turned and headed for the door. “I have to work, Hades. I have a life up there. Hades!” He kept walking, though with each step, her magic surged, and in seconds, the harmless vines she’d sent his way earlier became thick thorns, rising from the broken floor to attack. Hades turned quickly, dismissing her magic with a wave of his hand. She stared, mouth ajar. After a moment, she swallowed, and there was a flash of something in her eyes
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