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The slow increase of pleasure rose like the crest of a hill. She braced for impact before her body snapped. “You’re made for me, Sephy,” he whispered but she could hardly speak as an orgasm rolled through her, sending wave after wave of rapture through her core. She pressed her nails into his back and Hades released a strained grunt, slowing his movement at the same time. He murmured something incoherent that sounded like muffled expletives.

With a desperate breath in, the scent of his power filled her lungs. She hadn’t thought to use her power during sex, but he had, and she’dlovedit. He gave her a long, slow kiss before pulling out and resting on his side. Stretching his arm around her waist, he pulled her against him and rubbed his chin on the top of her head.

“From the moment I saw you, little goddess, this is all I’ve wanted. To have you in my arms forever.”

She hugged him tighter. By the way she’d lost herself, she wondered if he was bleeding from when she’d clawed at his back. “Did I hurt you, Hades?”

With a throaty reply, “Fates no. You could’ve driven a knife through my heart, and I wouldn’t have stopped. Nothing has ever felt as sublime as being inside you.”

She wokefrom a short nap on Hades’ chest to find him gazing at her, running his fingertips up and down her spine.

“Sleep well?” he asked.

“Very.” Stretching her neck and back, she sat up to lean against the plush pillows. With the excitement of their joining, she’d barely noticed the silky sheets and impressively large bed. “Did you fall asleep?”

He shook his head. “I couldn’t. The most beautiful goddess the Fates ever made was asleep in my arms.”

A blush crept onto her cheeks. “Such a sweet talker.” She ran her hand over his stomach, enjoying how every muscle tensed under her touch. “We’ll have to do this again soon.” She shot him a wink to which he chuckled.

“That a promise?”

“Listen. If you’d like to bargain for a prom?—”

He cut off her retort as he grabbed her by the waist, bringing her into his lap. She yelped in delight, squirming as he playfully bit where her neck met her shoulder, causing goosebumps to erupt over her skin. His fingers tickled her sides as he squeezed her and continued to kiss her collarbone. “Try again, little goddess. I’m not letting you get away. You’re mine now.”

Giggling and struggling to catch her breath, she replied, “No, you have to bargain to get all this again.” The boldness she felt fled when his eyes narrowed and felt the chill of his power swept through the room.

He pulled her into his chest. A low hum rumbled from him before he whispered into her ear. “Is that right?” He ran his nose along her neck, his hands roaming over her ass then under her thighs. He lifted her to settle her astride him. “So if I tried to slide you onto my cock right now, you’d try to slip away?”

Fates.Hoping he’d make good on that threat she arched her brow. “You wouldn’t dare.”

A sly grin was all she got from him before he slowly lowered her all the way down his hardened length. His eyes stayed locked with hers, and her heart sped. Hands still gripping her hips, he lifted her until only the head of his cock was still inside her.

“Should I stop?” he said with feigned coldness. After months of living together, she now knew that harsh look on his face was one of desire and not anger and it thrilled her to no end.

His Fates-given strength held her in place as she leaned back to push her chest out and run her fingers down her chest and towards her navel. “If you need to stop, that’s fine. I’ll take care of?—”

She released a heady whimper as he slammed her back down on his cock. Her hands flew to his shoulders to brace herself. “You win, little goddess.” He moved her up and down until she started to roll her hips.

His palms covered her breasts. “Take what you need, Sephy. I can do this all day and night.”

So can I.

CHAPTER FORTY THREE

SETTLE THE SCORE

PERSEPHONE

“Ineed to call Laura,” Persephone said as she reached for her phone. After a long shower which Hades had prolonged with his flirty interruption, she’d relaxed with herhusbandin a cozy sitting room with tall windows and short bookshelves.

After telling her sister that she wasmarried, Hades and she reclined on the large sofa. The unhurried manner of Hades as they’d cuddled calmed her heart.

Laura and Peter were thrilled to hear the news, and she, Laura, and Helena, had set a date to dress shop. Picturing Helena in a flowing gown as she spread petals down the aisle coaxed a permanent grin on Persephone’s face.

“When are you telling Mom?” Laura had asked her.

“In a few days, at the gala.”

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