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?”

the one you love. I will never wish it for my children. So, I will be content to share you even with the wicked

was wracked with tears and sobs as

I hugged

race down my cheeks a s I kept murmuring my thank-yous to her. “I will be forever grateful, Guinevere. I

me.” Her hand smoothed

without asking. I got carried away.” I pulled away slowly

welcome.” She smiled warmly

appreciate both of you meddling with my realm.” Hades hissed, eyes blazing red, as he threw a deadly glare at

you were doing business fairly.” It was Selene who answered as she floated down from the steps of the throne. I saw her wink at me before

the three of us. “Exactly, so you can’t blame us for doing things your way to make sure you don’t

about Adan

I will not rest 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

wasn’t expecting before he let out a laugh that echoed around the

my eyes darted to her, but I saw Guinevere’s lips pursing into a thin line as her eyeballs shifted back

more than meets the eye between the

was a long, long time ago, Hades. I have moved on, and you should do

I’m not sure about

faced Guinevere. “Are you

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

I will make sure he can’t play

mouth to say something when

turned

Hades,” I acknowledged

my child.”

me the confidence I needed to step forward and stand at the foot of the step directly to his

you to change

King Hades.” There was no point

what you

allow my soul to traverse through the spirit realm and the

moon?” He

a wolf. If she comes to accept him, her soul

there is a wish far greater than that?” I swallowed, but

for Lucien’s curse to be lifted? What if you came out of here and met Lucius’ siblings? They are capable of killing you. What if giving birth to Lucius’ child makes you bleed to death?

point, King Hades?” I was not able to stop myself from asking. But

at

them.” He said it in an annoyed voice, but his jaw twitched into a smile, which made my heart lighter.

not really sure if I should apologize for that

“Don’t let his words rattle

the one he was offering. Take the wish you want for your soul.” Selene added, and I could hear the confidence in