“Hades, I’m serious. I want to know your greatest weakness, your deepest fear, your most treasured possession.” How could she not know the answer? “You.” His voice was low and rough. “Me?” she said and shook her head. “I cannot be all those things.” “You are my weakness, losing you is my greatest fear, and your love is my most treasured possession.” “Hades,” she said, averting her eyes, as if searching for words. “I am a second in your vast life. How can I be all those things?” “You doubt me?” She touched his face; the warmth of her fingers was a comfort despite all the anxiety this
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