Chapter 72: The Game He Plays

Eve~

I sat up in bed, panting, my throat hoarse from screaming. Tears stung my eyes, and then I felt arms muscles around me, a warm mouth close to my ear.

"Shh… Red, it was a nightmare," Hades murmured. "You're okay." He wrapped his arms that could have been tree trunks , around my waist, pulling me closer, my face pressed against his chest.

His heart was beating steadily, a complete contrast to my own, which was erratic, almost painful with each thundering beat. I jolted when he began rubbing slow circles into my back, but soon found myself leaning into his touch. I was aware of every part of him. His scent, his hard, warm body and everything else in-between.

Danielle.