A Touch of Darkness (Hades & Persephone, #1)
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It was said Hades liked a good bet and rarely accepted a wager other than the human soul.
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Persephone had never been to one of Hades’s clubs, but she had to admit, she was curious—about the people who attended and the god who owned it.
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“Why else would he claim it as his?”
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dw queen that’s not the only thing that’s his
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That meant Persephone was going to die a virgin, because Demeter had also made it clear that mortals weren’t an option either.
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baby you can just fuck who said anything about marrying a mortal
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what are the actual odds you’ll catch Hades’s attention?
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i know something you don’t
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“Adonis.”
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BOOOOOO
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Had she thought earlier that Adonis was the most handsome man she’d ever seen? She’d been wrong. That man was now staring at her.
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But if he asked me to carry his babies, I’d agree.”
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okay!
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He smirked, and she could feel it deep in her gut. “Darling, I win either way.”
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“You are all I have.”
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for now!
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You will let me in now, you big, ugly ogre!”
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yeah get his ass
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“I am Persephone, Goddess of Spring, and if you would like to keep your fleeting life, then you will obey me.”
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YEEEAAAAHHHHHHH
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“Take it off!” “I can’t.” “You put it there. You can remove it.” His lips twitched. “You think this is funny?” “Oh, darling, you have no idea.”
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bark
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“I’m a student at New Athens University.” Hades looked at her curiously and nodded his head. “After…class, then.”
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he’s like ermmm okay
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“I think you will regret this, Hades.” She touched the flower, and Hades’s eyes followed the movement. When her fingers brushed the petals, the flower wilted.
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They would never be friends.
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mmmmmm okay!
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She lifted her chin and said tightly, “Follow me.”
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everyone point and laugh at minthe
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“What liberties you take with my favor, Lady Persephone.” His voice was low—too low for this kind of conversation. It was the voice of a lover—warm and impassioned.
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“Hmm. I think you are the Goddess of Sexual Frustration.” Persephone barked laughter. “I think that’s Aphrodite.” “Did I say sexual frustration? I meant Hades’s sexual frustration.”
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LOL
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“It’s either this or nothing at all, Persephone.” “You wouldn’t.” “What? Undress you? Happily, and with far more enthusiasm than you realize, my lady.”
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hehe
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“Trust that I am devastated that you were hurt in my realm.”
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“Hecate,” she said and bowed her head.
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my bff
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Hades should have told you that. I will scold him later.” Persephone laughed at the thought of Hecate scolding Hades. “Can I watch?”
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“But…how will I get to know you?” That stupid smirk on his face returned. “You want to get to know me?”
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dude he’s so
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Minthe
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i forgot how much i hated this bitch
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And when she saw the smug expression on Adonis’s face, she got the sense she’d regret lying.
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hate him
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What does it take to gain the trust of the God of the Dead?” He responded simply, “Time.”
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“How did this get published?” she hissed.
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oh we’re killing adonis.
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“Have you ever thought that maybe you’re mine instead?”
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“Should I leave a mark?” she asked. “Careful, Goddess.” His words were a growl.
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“I didn’t know they would publish it!”
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why not tell him it was adonis
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Hades loves nothing but a good bargain, and you, my young goddess, are the worst wager he’s ever made.” Then Minthe was gone.
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we should kill her.
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“Like…the Goddess of the Underworld.”
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well yes !
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“There is no Goddess of the Underworld.” “The spot’s just vacant,” Lexa said.
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“A touch of darkness.”
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roll the credits!
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“I might decide I want to fuck you with that crown on.” She smirked. “No one said anything about fucking, Lord Hades.” “No? Pity.”
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crazy btw
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The black of his eyes melted to an electrifying blue,
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me when i ignore this bc that’s scary
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“I was drunk, and I barely touched you.”
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i will kill you myself
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“Alright, but if you wish to end it, I want you to let me know.”
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okay i like him
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“Darling, you are a goddess,”
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“You walked into this room like you were his queen. You think he would let just anyone do that?”
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“Let me worship you,” he said.
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#needthat
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The email concluded with: I want my job back or I’ll release these to the media.
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girl. hades will kill u
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he probably doesn’t want to face Aphrodite’s wrath.”
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ugh i forgot about this
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“Lexa.” Persephone blushed. “What’s up?” “I was wondering if you guys wanted to watch a movie?” “Say no,” Hades whispered against her ear.
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All this time, she’d been used.
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:(
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“Illegal like blackmail?”
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oop!
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“This is the most powerful I will ever be.” She snapped her fingers, and Minthe shrunk and morphed until she was nothing more than a lush mint plant.
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ate
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“I am Persephone, Goddess of Spring,” she answered and disappeared.
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ate
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“What is the meaning of this, Kore?” It was time for Persephone to smile. “Oh, Mother. You don’t understand, but everything has changed.”
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