I stood frozen, a mixture of shock and terror gripping me. Hades was furious, I could feel it. "Dad!" Elle and Mrs. Hudson rushed to my father's side. He collapsed; he must have injured himself. Tears welled up, born of fear. For a moment, I couldn't move. But Hades took another step toward my father. My heart pounded in my chest. "Hades, no!" I cried, pulling at him. He was consumed by rage. I could tell; despite my efforts to restrain him, he seemed oblivious to my presence. "Hades, please! Stop, don't hurt my father!" My tears flowed freely. I clung to his arm, desperately trying to stop him. "Stop, please..." I pleaded. Hades paused and turned to me, a glimmer of reason flickering in his eyes. He cursed under his breath. If I hadn't been holding him, I would have fallen from weakness. "I'm sorry, baby. I lost control. I'm sorry." Hades embraced me, his arms a haven against the storm. My strength vanished. "Baby, I'm sorry..." he whispered. I said nothing. Even
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