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No. She dug her nails into the coverlet beneath her. Hades, as much as I feel for
you --
He cut her off with a bitter laugh. As much as you feel for me, you can t bear to spend
another moment in my presence? He rubbed his chin. Please continue.
86 Alecia Monaco
You know it s more complicated than that. She pushed her moonbeam gold hair back
from her face. What we have could never last, even though it s so incredible right now.
At least you concede that point. Images of their intimacy flashed through his mind,
flooding him with need for her ... a need that would probably go forever unsatisfied.
How could I deny it? Her face blushed pink. What happened between us tonight
was the kind of thing I ve only dreamed of and never expected to experience.
Yet, you find it so easy to walk away. He stood up and walked to the small wine rack
opposite the fireplace.
You think this is easy for me? She followed him, standing a few feet away while he
selected a vintage. I m walking away from the only man who ever ... who ever ...
Made you come? He got a corkscrew from a small case on the mantle. Let s be blunt
here and admit your only real feelings for me are related to how we affect each other in bed.
She reeled back, wincing as if she d been slapped. I can t believe you said that.
What else am I suppose to think? He sauntered back to his chair, fighting to control
his spinning emotions. She stood behind his chair as he refilled his goblet with wine.
If you weren t so blinded by anger over not getting your way, maybe you could see
that it s tearing me up inside to leave you.
If you weren t so blinded by fear ... He took a long gulp of his wine. ... maybe you
could see that your ex-husband is still ruling your life.
He s completely in my past. She crossed her arms in a defensive stance.
Since you ve managed to turn our relationship into a potential replay of everything he
did to you, I disagree. He set his goblet aside. I vowed I wouldn t keep you here, and I
won t. Meet me in the throne room in an hour and I ll have someone there to transport you
back to your world.
She seemed to shrink into herself. The light and fire he d seen in her face mere hours
ago faded, leaving her the pale, shy creature he d first seen in the reflecting pool.
Hotter than Hades 87
What about the situation with the seasons? Her voice had lost its vibrancy along with
the rest of her. Isn t it still summer in the world above?
You ll see for yourself soon enough. He rose to escort her to the door. But, yes, it is.
Can anything be done about it? She held back while he opened the door.
I ll work something out with Zeus. What, he didn t know, since finding love after
being with Hyacinth would never happen.
Nor would he wish it to.
Hermes paced the floor of the throne room, the wings on his gold helmet swaying with
each step. Sire, something must be done to stop her.
Hades slumped in his throne, the rush of anger that had sustained him during
Hyacinth s announcement long gone. I promised I d never do to her what I did to
Persephone. She s free to go.
But, your majesty. Hermes scrambled to the foot of the throne. What about the
climate control problem?
Hades folded his hands. It s up to Zeus now.
I suppose I could have another chat with him. Hermes threw his hands out
dramatically. He ll put up with a lot if I bring him a few sandwiches from Blimpie.
Nicus led Hyacinth into the throne room. Hades felt his heart split in two raw halves at
the sight of her.
Hello, Hades. She glanced toward Hermes, her eyebrows raised in a silent question.
This is Hermes. Hades gestured toward the messenger god, who bowed to Hyacinth.
He ll be taking you back home.
Thank you. She addressed Hermes but never took her eyes from Hades.
88 Alecia Monaco
Can you give us a moment? He shot Hermes a look that invited no arguments.
Certainly. Hermes backed toward the door. I ll just be in the anteroom. I hear they
have a plasma television in there. I ve just been dying to see All My Children on a good
screen.
Hades waved him away, remaining mute until Hermes vanished behind the throne
room door.
Are you sure this is what you wish to do? He drew her to him, taking her hands in
his. He couldn t help but hope the bond they d formed during their time together would
sway her, providing him with an eleventh hour miracle.
I don t see any other way. She laced her fingers tightly through his.
You needn t fear being imprisoned here. He pulled her closer. You can come and go
as you please, returning to the upper world whenever it suits you. He squeezed her hands.
Stay with me, my darling. I love you so. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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No. She dug her nails into the coverlet beneath her. Hades, as much as I feel for
you --
He cut her off with a bitter laugh. As much as you feel for me, you can t bear to spend
another moment in my presence? He rubbed his chin. Please continue.
86 Alecia Monaco
You know it s more complicated than that. She pushed her moonbeam gold hair back
from her face. What we have could never last, even though it s so incredible right now.
At least you concede that point. Images of their intimacy flashed through his mind,
flooding him with need for her ... a need that would probably go forever unsatisfied.
How could I deny it? Her face blushed pink. What happened between us tonight
was the kind of thing I ve only dreamed of and never expected to experience.
Yet, you find it so easy to walk away. He stood up and walked to the small wine rack
opposite the fireplace.
You think this is easy for me? She followed him, standing a few feet away while he
selected a vintage. I m walking away from the only man who ever ... who ever ...
Made you come? He got a corkscrew from a small case on the mantle. Let s be blunt
here and admit your only real feelings for me are related to how we affect each other in bed.
She reeled back, wincing as if she d been slapped. I can t believe you said that.
What else am I suppose to think? He sauntered back to his chair, fighting to control
his spinning emotions. She stood behind his chair as he refilled his goblet with wine.
If you weren t so blinded by anger over not getting your way, maybe you could see
that it s tearing me up inside to leave you.
If you weren t so blinded by fear ... He took a long gulp of his wine. ... maybe you
could see that your ex-husband is still ruling your life.
He s completely in my past. She crossed her arms in a defensive stance.
Since you ve managed to turn our relationship into a potential replay of everything he
did to you, I disagree. He set his goblet aside. I vowed I wouldn t keep you here, and I
won t. Meet me in the throne room in an hour and I ll have someone there to transport you
back to your world.
She seemed to shrink into herself. The light and fire he d seen in her face mere hours
ago faded, leaving her the pale, shy creature he d first seen in the reflecting pool.
Hotter than Hades 87
What about the situation with the seasons? Her voice had lost its vibrancy along with
the rest of her. Isn t it still summer in the world above?
You ll see for yourself soon enough. He rose to escort her to the door. But, yes, it is.
Can anything be done about it? She held back while he opened the door.
I ll work something out with Zeus. What, he didn t know, since finding love after
being with Hyacinth would never happen.
Nor would he wish it to.
Hermes paced the floor of the throne room, the wings on his gold helmet swaying with
each step. Sire, something must be done to stop her.
Hades slumped in his throne, the rush of anger that had sustained him during
Hyacinth s announcement long gone. I promised I d never do to her what I did to
Persephone. She s free to go.
But, your majesty. Hermes scrambled to the foot of the throne. What about the
climate control problem?
Hades folded his hands. It s up to Zeus now.
I suppose I could have another chat with him. Hermes threw his hands out
dramatically. He ll put up with a lot if I bring him a few sandwiches from Blimpie.
Nicus led Hyacinth into the throne room. Hades felt his heart split in two raw halves at
the sight of her.
Hello, Hades. She glanced toward Hermes, her eyebrows raised in a silent question.
This is Hermes. Hades gestured toward the messenger god, who bowed to Hyacinth.
He ll be taking you back home.
Thank you. She addressed Hermes but never took her eyes from Hades.
88 Alecia Monaco
Can you give us a moment? He shot Hermes a look that invited no arguments.
Certainly. Hermes backed toward the door. I ll just be in the anteroom. I hear they
have a plasma television in there. I ve just been dying to see All My Children on a good
screen.
Hades waved him away, remaining mute until Hermes vanished behind the throne
room door.
Are you sure this is what you wish to do? He drew her to him, taking her hands in
his. He couldn t help but hope the bond they d formed during their time together would
sway her, providing him with an eleventh hour miracle.
I don t see any other way. She laced her fingers tightly through his.
You needn t fear being imprisoned here. He pulled her closer. You can come and go
as you please, returning to the upper world whenever it suits you. He squeezed her hands.
Stay with me, my darling. I love you so. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]