BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha's Little Demon by Cassandra M

BRAVING THE DARKNESS: One Night With The Demon King

BENEATH HER DARKNESS: The Alpha’s Little Demon Book 2

Chapter 51 – The Three Gods (PATREA)

“But Hades cannot unbind the spell you created, Patrea,” Guinevere explained, and I felt my heart being ripped apart.

“What do you mean? So King Hades was not lying when he said he couldn’t?” I asked.

“The spells were created using the energy of my spirits, not the energy of his demons. So, he’s not lying in a way, but then he can do something to override it. That’s why he asked you what you wanted to give in return.

“But why would he offer a gift if he wants to take something back?”

“If the gift you are asking for is something he can do in a blink of an eye, like lifting Lucien’s curse of linking his bloodline to kill you, then he will do it without asking anything back. But what you are asking is something that he needs to touch in other realms to get. He can, if he will. But he has the heart of a demon, Patrea. So, if he can get more than what he gives, he will take it.”

“I have nothing to offer him. I will not give up Lucius!”

“What do you think you have that demons are always craving for?”

“My soul…” I answered in almost a whisper.

“Exactly. Right at this point, your soul is divided between the spirit realm and the demon realm. When the day comes that your life perishes, you can decide where your soul stays. And I’m sure you will choose to stay here with Lucius. But he has the power to allow you to cross between realms.”

“Will that mean there is a possibility I can visit Adora in the afterlife?

She nodded her head, and tears trickled down my face.

“And I believe that is exactly what he wants you to give up, the same way he took Adan’s soul for himself.”

“Why do I have to choose? I want to be a mother to Lucius’ heir, but I am also Adora’s mom. I shouldn’t be choosing between my children. When can I rest from this pain, Guinevere? What have I done wrong? I love Lucius. But I love Adora too.” My heart was shattering into pieces.

I didn’t know what I needed to do. I chose Lucius over Adora, but choosing another child over my Adora would be unfair.

“That’s why I’m here. I will make you an offer, but you must promise me that no matter what happens, you will take care of the part of your soul that belongs to the spirit realm.”

“What do you mean?” I asked, but hope was slowly rising from my chest.

“I will undo the spell you created on your body, but the gift you will ask for from Hades is the gift of allowing your soul to travel back to the spirit realm whenever you want.”

“You are okay with sharing me with the underworld?”

myself, Patrea, but Lucius belongs in this world. I knew what it felt like to love and lose the one you love. I will never wish it for my children. So,

was wracked with tears

and I

cheeks a s I kept murmuring my thank-yous to her. “I will be forever grateful, Guinevere. I promise you, I will not let them take a part of my soul

enough for me.” Her hand smoothed over my

I

always welcome.” She smiled warmly at me before our conversation

meddling with my realm.” Hades hissed, eyes blazing red, as he threw a deadly

was Selene who answered as she floated down from the

I do my business fairly?” He scoffed, propping his elbow on his armrest before brushing his chin with his hand while he looked at the three of

about Adan

until I get a part of his soul back!” Selene snapped at him, but because her voice was so soft and melodic, she sounded like she

let out a laugh that echoed around the walls of his

lips pursing into a thin line as her eyeballs

there was more than meets the eye between the

you bring up that issue? It was a long, long time ago, Hades. I have moved on,

not sure about

up before she faced Guinevere. “Are

you can leave if you don’t want to be here at the moment.” Guinevere answered in a hushed

make sure he can’t play with Patrea’s mind and

to say something when

heads turned in his

I acknowledged

my

and she gave me a nod of her head, giving me the confidence I needed to step forward and stand at

Guinevere convinced you to change your wish, am I

Hades.” There was no point in lying or

you

my soul to traverse

moon?” He

mated to a wolf. If she comes to accept him, her soul might come home to

far greater than that?”

met Lucius’ siblings? They are capable of killing you. What if giving birth to Lucius’ child makes you bleed to death? Tell me, Patrea, is your wish worth it? Getting your soul to

to prove your point, King Hades?” I was not able to stop

at my words

you are turning out to be exactly like them.” He said it in an annoyed voice, but his jaw twitched into a smile, which made my

should apologize for that or

not,” Guinevere stated. “Don’t

for your soul.” Selene added, and I could hear the confidence in her voice. She sounded like she was sure