Astrid shoved Hades and glared at him. “What do you think I am, huh? Stupid enough to do something that dumb?”

Hades just smirked at her. “I know you haven’t changed, Astrid. Don’t even think about trying anything, because if you do, you’ll never see Vanessa again. I’ll take her far away from you. I won’t let my family turn against me for letting you pull another stunt. I won’t let my daughter get dragged into your mess.”

He turned and walked away, leaving Astrid standing ...