Page 88 of Summer's Seduction
“And nothing from Zeus?” I asked, needing to make sure this was done. That there were no lingering strings that could get tangled and unravel all that we’d worked for.
“Nothing as of yet,” Hades confirmed. “My brother is paranoid and jealous by nature, but for now, all is quiet. The realms are saved, and we’ve welcomed two new gods into the fold.”
“Let’s hope the peace lasts,” Persephone said, snagging a few glasses of champagne from a passing waiter and passing them to us.
“We’ll ensure that it does,” Larkspur said, raising her glass. “Together.”
I slipped my hand in hers, watching as Hades did the same to Persephone. There was much still ahead of us, years of damage under my father’s control that needed to be undone, but we would meet whatever challenges the fates threw at us.
“Together,” I echoed, clinking my glass with hers. Larkspur smiled at me, the pure joy and love thrumming through the blood we shared.
“Together,” Persephone cheered, the light radiating from her too bright for Lord Hades to deny.
Begrudgingly, he grinned, looking uncomfortable with the gesture but willing to do it for his queen. I glanced at the goddess beside me, knowing there was nothing I wouldn’t do to see her happy.
Her smile softened as if she heard the thought before turning toward where our four glasses were raised. “Hades?”
Persephone nudged him, causing more shadows to recede as his blue eyes brightened. He glanced between us before his eyes found Persephone.
“No matter what the future brings, we will face it together.”
“I love you,” Larkspur whispered as we stepped toward the dance floor. The words were soft enough for only me to hear, allowing a wave of warmth to pass between us.
I intended to give her everything she’d ever dreamed of and to grow our kingdoms and our family however she wished. Morethan anything, I vowed to love her with every fiber of my being until the realms fell, and we were sent back to the great void. Even then, our souls would find each other, seeking one another through any timeline.
“You’re mine, little monster. From now until forever.”