Page 141 of Seeking Hades' Ember

Kronos, she was going to heal him. My body vibrated with anticipation. Ember's eyes held confusion.

Clara put her forehead to Wesley in an upside-down manner. A light went from her forehead to his, and a large breath was sucked in through Wesley's mouth. Clara sat up, smiled, and returned to her mate. "Tell him to take it easy a couple days." Clara stood up, keeping the cloak wrapped tight. "Oh, and congratulations, Ember." Clara winked and walked off into the forest, holding the beast Kane's claws.

That woman should be a goddess to put up with a wolf like Kane.

The Grim Reapers had departed, and Ember held her father's head in her lap; he was smiling back at his daughter, crying and thankful for another day of life.

"What was that about?" I asked. Ember shook her head and stared down at her father. His eyes flew open as the last bit of blood spat out from his mouth.

"Ember!" Wesley sat up suddenly, hugging his daughter. "You are all right, you are Okay!" He rocked her back and forth like a father to a baby.

"I don't care about me. I care about you!" she cried.Standing up, I walked to Ares to give them their moment. Reluctantly, but I did so.

"All is accounted for," Ares boasted. "Demeter really wasn't prepared, was she?" I scoffed as I threw my sword to my hip. "So, when do I get a sword like that? Pretty badass."

"Do you rule the Underworld?"

"Well, no."

"Then never." Throwing a big grin his way, I gave him a hug, one that was well deserved. Patting his back heavily, we saw Vulcan in his war attire, swinging his ax and strapping it to his waist.

"Glad that's over," Vulcan shuttered. "I was never one for violence. Those Vampires give me the heebie-jeebies." Glancing over Vulcan's shoulder, I see Hermes and some vampire woman kissing.

"Well, get used to it. I think Ember paired them together," I said, nodding in their direction. Hermes' hand slipped up the woman's shirt and caressed her breast out in the open. We all turned away as we winced at the sight.

"That's gross," Ares gagged and walked away. Feeling a significant push to my body, I look down to see my little mate with her arms around me.

"Kronos, you are naked," I growled and switched to my robes, engulfing her into them.

"That's what you say when you first see me?" Ember winked. Pushing up on her toes, she gave me a peck on the lips. My hands reached around, grabbing her ass, making sure no one saw her white globes, of course. Moaning into her mouth, a throat-clearing interrupted us, I scowled.

Wesley was standing, his leg only had remnants of the blood that left his body, and he was leaning on Dante. "Thank you, Hades. For getting my daughter back." Wesley's hand went out for a handshake. I was reluctant at first but let my hand slide away from Ember's ass and gripped his tightly. "You've saved her twice, and I know you love her. Keep her safe."

"I certainly will." Wesley gripped Ember's shoulder and patted her back lightly.

"How about we all get home before my mate dies of stress?" Wesley boomed in laughter. Ember's lip wobbled, and Wesley's face softened.

"Don't say that" she whispered. "Don't say anything about anyone dying; I can't take it." Wesley pulled Ember in for a hug as I willed a sizeable black shirt to cover her body. These Wolves and nudity, I swear I don't understand it.

"Back to the territory, then?" Gabriel walked up with Persephone looking longingly into Gabriel's eyes. Shit, we have guests now?

Athena's held her spear tightly, hair a mess and blood under her right cheek. "Yes, I agree. A shower would be nice."

"This is going to be a hell of a victory party!" Ares cheered, and all the Wolves all howled in excitement.

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