“So you were angry with me,” he said. “And once again, instead of coming to me, you decided to punish me by seeking Apollo’s help.” He spat the god’s name, his hatred evident. “I wasn’t trying to punish you. When I decided to go to Apollo, I no longer felt like you were an option.” Hades eyes narrowed. “After everything I did to protect you from him—” “I didn’t ask that of you,” she snapped. “No, I suppose you didn’t. You have never welcomed my aid, especially when it wasn’t what you wanted to hear.”
