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Hades POV“And what about the guard?” I asked. This was the main part. How was a trained man killed by a frail woman?“The maids said the doctor had asked him to keep an eye on her because she was the risk. But when they entered again, he was dead and the gun was in her hand.” This was all then. Because there is only one place in the house where there are no cameras. Her room. Keeping her recent actions in view, the cameras must be installed there too. I will see to it.A woman in her sixties greeted us inside the house. Even her posture screamed loyalty and years of work for the family. With a slight bow she greeted me “I am seline, Kýrie. The breakfast table has been set up as per the request. She is waiting for you there. If you could follow me Kýrie” (sir)The house was warm, a refuge from the hostile frostiness of the forest outside. She sat on the seat left to the head on the large dining table. It was more than five years that I had not seen her and saying that she had aged lik
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3rd POVRoxanne stood up with great difficulty. When she was just about to fall, Hades scooped her up. Where Hades was sweating under the coat because of how warm the house was kept A light shiver encapsulated her body. She did not utter a single word. They never had a typical aunt-nephew relationship. They were like friends. Hades climbed the stairs and took her to her room. The walls of the room were bare, providing no peek into the personal life. No pictures were hung which could give the sign that maybe she had made an effort to personalize it. Sickness hung in the air. An oxygen mask lay on the bedside table with several medicines with a glass full of water. Hades sat her on the bed and picked one of the blister packets of pills. It read Xanax. He turned around and found that she hasn’t moved an inch. She stared into nothingness. Hades took a seat on the nearby couch.“Aren’t you going to congratulate me Anne?” he asked. The use of the nickname after five years did not startle
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Fury was pasted on Hades' face as he exited the house. Carlos was on his heels behind him. Hades did not stop until they had reached the car. He quickly slammed his hand at the car. With his bruised hand he pulled out the cigarette packet and lighted one. With long drags, he inhaled the poison. He had expected to see some remorse but there was not even a flick of it. She had chosen her side that night and she is standing by it. There was a time when he had loved her passion. Even when her sunken cheekbones were once high because of her cheerful nature she was adamant.His hands itched with the need to burn something.“Your friend called to say that he is back at the main house”Yes, Hades thought. He now has something he could actually burn.“Ask him to take him to the basement. To that room”Back at the mansionHades headed for the basement as soon as they reached the main house. It was a whole world beneath the family estate. It was the world of crime. What was better than to keep
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In a tight grip, he took the boy’s arm and without wasting a second pressed it on the inside of it. The scream ripped from the boy’s face as his eyes flew open. The smell of burning flesh assaulted his nose. When Hades was satisfied with the burn, he took it off.The boy’s blurry eyes leaked tears as he tried his best to take in the captor. Words could barely escape his parched throat and he couldn’t help but wail against the torture.Hades fisted his hair again. “Open your eyes and remember your captor”..The boy lost consciousness after the second burn and no matter what they tried he didn’t open his eyes. Hades had wanted him to remain conscious while he afflicted the pain. Despite dumping a barrel of cold water, the boy did not open his eyes.Hades left giving the order that he is to be messaged when the prisoner awakes.He took the seat in his office. The next few hours were spent giving new orders. His first order had been to close all sex trafficking attached to their busines
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Seph’s POV:I woke up with my body aching all over. Soft covers were draped over me and despite the pain, I felt comfortable. I felt freshly washed. I know when I woke up last time, he was beside me.This time I was not wearing some weird clothes. It was a night suit that reached my knees. A normal-looking night suit. The belt was clasped at my stomach giving me the modesty I craved.The grief he gives me is never-ending. I clutched the comforter around me tightly. I want to grasp onto life as tightly as I could. Because it feels as if everything is drifting away.I closed my eyes so I could tune out the world for a minute. If just for a moment I could forget each and everything and could take her in my arms. Imagine her running towards me. Saying my name. My Lia. Dead.Cold mud had swallowed her. I get up at the thought of that. I want Hades to arrange a funeral for her. A tomb where at least I could know she is resting. Protected from the blazing sunrays and frigid winds.Yes, I mus
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Seph’s POV:“Believe me seph I understand. My unborn child died a few years back. I know what it feels like... Your loss is greater than mine. Because I never got to meet him or her. But your daughter…” He trailed off looking at a distance. “But we have to move forward seph. You will get to experience everything again. Even if you don’t believe it now. So, keep the memories close but bury the past in the past”I looked at his sympathizing eyes which shine with hope now. Is it as simple to forget everything? The past.The deaths. Everything.“say goodbye to them ómorfos ángelos. Let them go.” (Beautiful angel)His black eyes had given me a ray of hope. Will I fall into a pit if I accept what he had said or will there be a new day behind the black cloak waiting for me?Even if I forget the past can I forgive Hades’ sins? Will I not look at the faces of my dead ones every time I will look him in the eyes to find love?“So, we can be friends right ómorfos ángelos?” He extended his hand w
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Hades Pov:I looked over the city from the condo that was located on the top of my 36 floors building. The city lights provided a dazzling view of the city. I liked the view but couldn’t find it mesmerizing as most people do. I decide to have a shower since the tiring day has worn me down and still there is a lot of work that needs my attention.The steam-caught mirror suddenly had me dragging towards it. My family emblem painted on my left side below stood against the other tattoos. In the smoky mirror, it looked like the colors splashed haphazardly. With the swipe of my hand, I removed the foggy wetness.The D in Gothic has the acropolis encased in it. Though our souls may leave us, our bodies cannot leave Greece. If I am here seph should be here too.I quickly dressed up removing her thoughts from my mind. I have more work to do. There will only be one outcome otherwise. I will end up beside her. And I will not be able to hold myself anymore.I cannot afford to lose control.The to
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Seph’s Pov”Two days have passed since Hades left me here. My foot was a little bit better and now I could get up and walk without needing anyone’s arm to steady me or feeling nauseous. I limped around the house, it hurt but it was better than having anyone so close to my personal space. This reminded me of what the doctor told me in the morning. He had said that I would have felt if I take medicines.I had refused to take them after the first morning. I welcomed the pain that had become my akin. The medicines made me drowsy and I wanted to explore the place so I could get a way out not waste my time sleeping it off and miss the opportunity that Hades is not here.Jace did not come back. I had hoped that he would be back soon and I could get to know more about everything. Maybe I could find a way out of all this. He could become my connection to the outer world. I do not know what is happening beyond these walls. There is no electronic device here. If there were any now there remains
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