Hades POV

The entire family gathered inside the main chamber, awaiting Zillah’s arrival. Hades fussed with lighting the candles and making the incense smell particularly pleasing. 

Brutus and Kage flanked Hades as his muscle and enforcers. Brutus seemed especially chipper after the private time he’d spent with Hades and Zillah. The muscular man had a proud lift to his chin. Behind them, Hades’ latest female conquest, Martita Ducrest, tended the fire while gazing at Hades ...