Chapter 13: Chapter 13

UNDERWORLD

PERSEPHONE'S POV

I was running in a maze, no matter where I go, I will find a huge room - Empty.

Well, I was thinking since Hades was not in the underworld I should search all over the castle and maybe find something worthwhile.

Although I was confused about how he left me alone without a 'blink your eyes a little hard and I will be there super protective speech of his.

My cheeks flushed thinking that as I giggled, my daydreaming stopped and my breath hitched when I felt something watching me. I turned around abruptly.

Nothing.

I walked at faster paces, extremely light footsteps were nearing me. I wouldn't have known if it wasn't for years of training.

Hades' Chamber stood in all its royal glory before me.

I opened it, moving inside and then turning around abruptly. There stood a massive dog with black velvet-like fur shining gloriously.

His eyes widened so did mine. We stared at each other with our eyes like saucers.

He tilted his head so I tilted my head.

His eyes narrowed. My eyes narrowed.

He barked once softly and I didn't know what came over me that I barked back.....what the fuck? Persephone are you mad?

You have a language Persephone, you don't need to adopt barking. I scolded myself. Thank God Hades was not here to see this mortifying incident.

"You!" I pointed my finger at the dog. His eyes widened.

"You Mister are going to keep quiet. If you tell this to Hades..."

I raised my hand to my neck and made a swiping gesture with four fingers with a little of my tongue out.

He seemed terrified. Aww, poor baby.

You look like a baby in front of him. My inner self rolled her eyes hard.

I reached him. My hands raised in a manner that I would not harm him ever.

I got closer, pulled his terrified face down now scrunched into confusion, and patted his head.

"Awww my poor baby, did I scare you? Sorry baby I never meant to, I was just joking. Don't worry I will ask Hades to let me keep you."

He growled softly in happiness as I petted his fur.

"Have you eaten something?" He looked unsure and his eyes widened, his expression was somewhat cautious.

He shook his head in a yes as I sat down on the smooth carpeted floor of Hades' inner chamber.

"Sit boy" I motioned him down as I sat Indian style. He immediately complied happily.

"Well you know, I know Hades has a dog too...well unlike you he has three heads and three tails and you know what, his fur is similar to yours but it has brownish-red patterns."

He tilted his head nodding as if he understood. Maybe he did.

"I saw him in my dream. His name is Cerberus and I want to meet him. We both can meet him, and then you both can be friends." His eyes had a proud gleam.

"Do you want yo know about me?" He stood up wagging his tail and barking in enthusiasm. I laughed...ok then.

"Well, my name is Persephone. And I am King Hades' mate." I spoke shyly, my fingers drawing patterns on the blue carpet.

His nose nudged me as if asking for more. I patted his head and continued.

"Wait what should I call you?"

"Liam" he shook his head.

"Xerion" again a no.

"Cereal" I shook my head yes before he could say no. He rolled his eyes as I threw my body at him.

"Bad boy...rolling eyes." He barked happily and held me softly, protectively......just like Hades does.

I laughed heartily separating myself and sitting down again.

"Have you seen him? My mate? His eyes are vibrant like the universe has taken only a fraction of their beauty. I-I want to tell him how great of a king he is and how I am the luckiest person in the world that I have him. That I never want to let him go."

Cereal stood proudly puffing out his chest, his eyes gleaming with pride.

"You know celery, Hades is the most caring person I have ever met. I don't think I even deserve him but I have realized something...I love him...I love him more every day and if that doesn't scares the hell out of me."

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