Bonds of Hercules (Villains of Lore 2)

Hydra, the dragon protector perched on her shoulder, let out a mournful cry mixed with fire. Even Lord Acton couldn’t have imagined the depraved power of Chthonics. Augustus tossed his crown onto the bed and raked both his hands through his hair as he shouted a curse, his body taut. They will board with her and stay by her side twenty-four seven for protection.” Bodyguards?