“Are you fine seph?” The cautionary voice of the girl asked me. Men in black surrounded me. “Kyría me aftón ton trópo”. Mark led me on. Some of the men followed us and others remained behind. (Ma'am this way)I know where my mom is buried. When we were closer to it I stopped. “Stásou edó. Min értheis mazí mou.” I don’t want them near her. The murderers have no right. It will be a slap on my face. (Stand here. Don’t come with me.)“Kyría prépei...” He began to say but I stopped him. (Ma’am we must-)“Óchi. Den tha páte parakáto, egó.” (No. You cannot go further will me.)“Perímene éna leptó” The men in black surrounded me in a loose oval as Mark went a few paces away probably to call his master who has him on a leash. My frustration grew. What is this drama in a place like this? From afar a people or two looked our way but kept incorporated in their tasks. (Wait a minute)“Prépei na sas synodéfsoume touláchiston méchri ti gonía. Aftés eínai oi entolés.” He relayed the command to me. (W

The small animal chewed on the small bandage on my fingers. And I was reminded of the last night.I still don’t know the extent of the injury. What he had done to it. He took his engagement ring back and burned my finger. I don’t understand. The rabbit nudged at it again and took the loose end in its mouth. I pulled my finger back worrying that he would accidentally eat a piece.It had already become loose so I decided to remove it. What was the purpose of burning it?I unwrapped the small white bandage. Fear clawed at my heart. Why am I scared of looking at my finger? What could be there?I regretted pulling it off. Because I don’t know how I stopped myself from shrieking. I clutched my head with the other hand.What horror is this?Why?Small ‘HD’ was burned into the inside of my fourth finger. I tucked my head between my knees. This is a breach.He marked me. He had left his teeth marks on my body that were nothing compared to this. Those marks would remain invisible to the world b

Seph’s POV:Another day has passed since Pavlos contacted me. He has not initiated any contact. Even if I lie on the bed I cannot sleep and I am anxious. Days passed in this weird room which I have come to know previously belonged to Hades.Flora’s visits have declined because she has to attend school. I rubbed at my finger feeling alone once again. Why does it itch so much?My morning evening and night are spent in this room locked up. There is nowhere to go as the door to the terrace is kept locked. I realized that the night Hades burnt his initial on my finger he had done it on that terrace.If that door was opened, I would have jumped from there. I shook my head at the thought. Pavlos will help me. I have to fight, not give in like a coward.Hades had not visited me even once. After the day we went to choose the wedding dress, I was simply guided back to the room and I haven’t even once gone outside.They must be making preparations for the wedding. More than a thousand dollars we

“There are no games seph” He came forward and soft lips touched mine. “If you could open your eyes and see” A whimper rose in my throat. My eyes have been open all this time. His threats glare I endured all of it. The bad in him speaks so much louder that I cannot see what he wants me to. For me, this is the reality.“You did all of this to avoid marrying me” I braced myself for the anger. “That was expected so I don’t blame you”I was left starstruck by his proclamation.“You cannot escape this seph. It will happen. The sooner you accept it the better.” I looked away from him.“We are in the resort; you can explore it if you want, we will be getting married here tomorrow. All the preparations have been made.”“I just want to sleep,” I said and was ready to lie down. Again, all doors have been closed for me.He kissed my head “Okay. You must get your energy up for tomorrow”“Stay” This time I did not reach for his arm. I wanted him to because I have asked him.He looked at me searchin

“An enemy?” She asked.“The friend of an enemy. One who wants answers”“Sure, he can if he answers ours” She smirked.“If it is an open night, I need a partner.”“Carlos will go with you” Hades said.“Interesting” Claudia muttered.“Just pin the target nothing else. No blood tonight,” he ordered.“I understand, consider it done” Hades is confident that if a task is handed to her no matter what happens she completes it.“What about tomorrow?” For tomorrow he has something planned and he needs Claudia for that too.“What for it?” “Oh. Your equipment will be here. Don’t worry”“You will go in with that till the end?” There was the need to ask this from Hades. Thanos had the same thing in mind but he hadn’t mentioned that.“Till the end” He repeated her words.SEPH’s POV“Why did you do that seph?” He has the audacity to ask me. Why is he here now? Hades must have sent him again.“Get out” I snarled at him.“What” He came forward, the food cart left forgotten in the background. “Why?”