Page 90 of Hades

“I don’t snore,” he sighs.

“Anyway, Hades recruited some other goddesses for the fight. I think we are ready, well as ready as we'll ever be,” I tell him

“Oh yes, a bunch of goddesses against the God of war, I can’t see this going well.”

“Well, for your information, Hades fought him one-on-one and let him live. This time, he’ll be lucky to walk out of the underworld. She could’ve killed him last time, chopping him into tiny pieces and throwing him into the endless realm of Tartarus. She showed him mercy and how does he repay her? By challenging her in her home and threatening the innocent souls that are at peace. God of War or not, he’s an asshole.” I huff.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t discount goddesses, there are some pretty badass ones around. Kinda like the one sitting near me.” He smirks.

“If you’re trying to get on my good side, keep going. Our shift should be over soon. Sleep is calling to me, but I'm anxious about the fight to come, so I don’t know if I’ll be able to rest,” I openly admit.

“Well, if you’re open to it, you can snuggle up next to me. Maybe if you’re in my arms you can relax enough to sleep.” He shrugs.

“You really are working hard to get back in my good graces aren’t you?” I smile.

“Is it working?”

Before I can answer, War is back with Hermana.

“Shifts up. Get some rest if you can. Hades saw Hermès in Olympus, so he probably already ran to Ares to tattle. War maybe upon us soon.”

Nile stands first and holds a hand out for me to help me up. I have an urge to give him a little zap but think better of it, I really should save my powers for the fight. I dust myself off and give War a nod.

“Do you remember the way to the palace?” he asks.

“I think we can manage. Thank you.”

Hand-in-hand, Nile and I are off to find that comfortable-looking bed I saw earlier.

I’m awakenedwith the bed shaking, at first I’m not sure if it's an earthquake or what? Until I hear Stone’s voice.

“Phoenix, stop trampling the bed. You’re going to wake them.”

In a hushed voice, Phoenix says, “This thing is huge, they’ll never know.”

“Is that so?” I ask.

“Shit,” they say in unison.

“I would rather you two wake me, then being called to battle,” I tell them.

“That call will come soon, but let’s enjoy this as long as we can,” Stone says as he snuggles up next to me.

“What did you do to Phoenix?” I ask.

“Would you rather have him next to you?”

“I didn’t say that, I just thought he was closer. Did you push him off the bed?”

“Maybe,” Stone replies as he trails kisses from my neck down my collar bone.

“Oh, sure, butter me up, huh?” I laugh.

“Is it working?” he asks.

Just as I turn towards him, there is a bang on the wooden door.

“Ares is near, we must prepare for battle!” a voice booms from the other side of the door.

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