A Touch of Darkness (Hades & Persephone, #1)

by Scarlett St. Clair

Hades is protective of his realm, and while that is true, it isn’t about power. He cares for his people, protects them, and he takes it personally if anyone is harmed. If you belong to him, he will tear the world apart to save you.”

She started putting her headphones in on her walks just so she could claim she couldn’t hear people when they called her name.

Words are used to spin stories and craft lies, and occasionally they are strung together to tell the truth.”