Hades And Persephone Quotes

“He tore his eyes from her face and looked out the window, his dark hair obscuring his expression. "I woke up next to the Lethe once- I do not remember why.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Strange, is it not, that you would risk everything to protect a man you do not love?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Is there not a single thing that you would like to forget?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“You will never be without me. Even if my soul was ripped from me, I would find my way back to you.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“She did turn then, her hair whipping across his face as she regarded him with narrowed eyes. "Strange that a God of Death would want to bring life into the world."

Hades smiled, though it did not reach his eyes. "I was not always a God of Death, Persephone. My time here has taught me how closely death and life are intertwined. From death comes rebirth; from endings- new beginnings. If I could, I would trade all the riches in my kingdom for something more priceless- a family that loves me.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“What is this?" she asked in a trembling voice.

He brushed the silken web almost reverently, and she felt the contact within herself, within her spirit. She had felt that touch before, but the memory fluttered from her mind, leaving only shadows in its place.

"Don't you recognize it?" She shook her head. "Persephone, this is your thread of life.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Neither light nor wind makes its way here, yet the king's sun enters." Her eyes adjusted to the darkness, and she could vaguely make out an approaching figure. Draped in a long, thin veil, he reached her, and bony fingers gently grasped her hand, lifting it to his covered mouth for a soft kiss. "You do not visit my kingdom often, Queen Persephone. Your nightmares keep you awake. They keep you from me."

"Hypnos," she whispered, resisting the urge to pull away from this strange God. "I have not come to talk about my dreams," Persephone continued. "You know who I am; do you know why I have come?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Oh, Persephone," he whispered, "if only you could lie with your eyes."

He stood abruptly, and she heard him leave the room. And as she remembered the dampness on his face and the sheen in his eyes, she realized that it had been tears that had shone in their depths.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“A wolf with a lamb, he thought with disgust, remembering Aphrodite's warning. And how he wanted to... devour her.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“I could warn you about the dangers of letting a wolf loose with sheep," he said with shadowed eyes.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“My damnation stains me, Persephone, with you... with all of you. A crimson stain, a cursed badge I forever have to wear. My history is written in your world- it will always paint me as a monster until I become the very thing I have been pictured to be." His gaze moved gently over her. "Until I become what you think I am.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“This was his burden to bear, this unlovable king, his penance. He was alone, and the light would never touch him. It was what he deserved.

As they drug yet another prisoner away, Hades lifted his head. "Let the next one in," the King of the Dead demanded.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“I am sorry, Persephone," he whispered, "for daring to love you, for letting my darkness touch your light.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“We all are spun of golden thread”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Then lie to me. Tell me the sweetest lie your lips can conjure. You can live with a lie, and I cannot live without it. Lie to me, and it will be better than any truth.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Yes, dear wife, you did indeed sleep with the King of Hell.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“At least you have never tried to eat me," she said helpfully.
"I would not count on that," he replied darkly.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Ah, stories," he drawled as he resumed his seat. "I do love a good story." He leaned towards her, and she resisted the urge to scoot further away. He clinked their glasses together and then leaned back. She took a small sip. "And tell me, my sweet wife, what do the other Gods whisper about me when they are high on the mountains of Olympus?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Despite the light around them, his eyes somehow remained inky black, as though no part of him would ever consent to allow lightness to reach him.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“This was not love; it was a dangerous addiction-- how long before it would consume him completely?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“You should eat," she said softly. "Do you want me to bring you something."
"I am hungry." His voice rumbled against her as he suddenly pressed his face against her neck.
"What would you like?" she asked breathlessly.
"You.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“It's not enough, he whispered against her. It will never be enough.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“No, I do not want your pity. You fear me. But the truth is your fear nothing compared to my fear of losing myself in the madness of wanting you. Do you think I want to feel this way?" He closed his eyes tightly. "This is not who I am.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“We are broken, but our shattered fragments fit together, making us complete.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow