A Game of Retribution (Hades Saga, #2)

by Scarlett St. Clair

“You are a fiery little mortal. I could use someone like you.” “Speak further, Nephew, and you will have no reason to fear her threat, because I will tear you to pieces.” Apollo’s gaze narrowed, daring him to try. “Well?” Persephone asked, raising her voice to regain Apollo’s attention. The god studied her for a long moment, and Hades hated the smile that curled his lips. “Fine,” Apollo said at last, and Hades let his breath escape in a slow stream. “I will return your little friend’s powers, and I’ll take Hades’s favor as well, but you will not write another word about me—no matter what. Understand?” “Words are binding,” Persephone replied. “And I do not trust you enough to agree.” Hades was quite proud of that. Even Apollo grinned. “You have taught her well, Hades.” Then Apollo took a step toward her, and Hades fought every urge to fling him across the Underworld. He might have done it if he didn’t think the God of Music was about to relent. “Let me put it this way—you write another word about me, and I’ll destroy everything you love. And before you consider the fact that you love another god, remember that I have his favor. If I want to keep you apart forever, I can.” You can try, Hades thought. But it will be the last action you take. Apollo knew that, and Hades worried that perhaps that was what the god wanted. Persephone’s face was flushed, her jaw tight as she spoke. “Noted.” “I will warn you now, Apollo,” Hades said. “If any harm comes to Persephone, favor or not, ...