A Touch of Ruin

But the knock continued, and a hesitant voice called out, “Lord Hades?” Persephone couldn’t tell who was on the other side of the door, but they sounded nervous and they had reason to be, because the look on Hades face was murderous. Persephone wasn’t sure if she was meditating or casting a spell. Fight fire with fire, Persephone and quit sniveling over this mortal.” Her mother was gone, but the smell of her magic remained and it made her feel sick. She couldn’t look at him because her eyes wouldn’t focus. “Persephone.” Finally, Hades placed his hands on her face and forced her to meet his gaze.