Chapter 11

Megara's POV

    I've been anxiously waiting for Hades to meet me at the entrance of this realm for a little while now. When he finally strides over to me, I exhale a sigh of relief. Hades looks at me with concern. "Meg, you went as white as a ghost back there. Are you okay darling?" My lip quivers, which immediately gives away the fact that I'm indeed not alright. "Hades, I'm sorry, I don't know what got into me both back there and right now. Seeing Hercules' soul really shock me up. He made me feel small which is a feeling that I haven't experienced in a long time. I absolutely hate when anyone makes me feel small and insignificant. You know?"

      I nod solemnly. "Even though I hate admitting it, I do know that feeling all too well. My brother makes me feel that way often which is why I get so damn defensive and burst into flames more often than not at the mere mention of him. We all have things that set us off so don't feel embarrassed my Meglet. It's okay not to be okay all the time." I sniffle and throw myself into his arms. He embraces me tightly but lovingly. "I love you so much Meg. I wouldn't let anything awful happen to you. I hope you know that." I nod into his chest while a tear slips down my cheek. "I know, I love you too Hades. I'd do everything in my power to protect you from harm."  Hades cups my face gently. "Hercules' opinion means nothing. He's merely jealous of the fact that you and I fell in love and you weren't his prize to be one. Entitled little boys can't always get their way, which is a lesson that Hercules will have to learn the hard way." 

        I peck Hades on the lips. "You're right. I guess a small part of me just felt guilty about how our last interaction went, the one where Hercules found out I was working for you. Despite being kind of a bitch, I do have a heart." He places my hands over his chest. "Meg, before you, I didn't have an ounce of a heart beating in my chest for many centuries. The only other love I ever experienced was with Persephone and look how that turned out. Some relationships and things in general just aren't meant to be. It took me a long time to accept that and learn to let her go. I didn't believe that I'd ever find love again and then you came into my life. Why do you think that despite getting pissed off at you I never harmed you? The answer is because I cared about you and was falling for you. I didn't want to admit that I had feelings for you until I had an inkling that you reciprocated those feelings. The thought of getting rejected yet again and being forever alone was terrifying to me." 

        I smile softly up at him. "Thankfully we have each other and neither one of us will be forever alone again. Since we're both immortal and powerful, it's very unlikely that either one of us will ever die. You're stuck with me for a long time Bub. I hope you can handle it." He grins at me. "I know I can handle you Sweetchecks. I'll be sure to teach you plenty of lessons in the bedroom in between torturing sessions and Underworld duties, just you wait." I smirk at him. "I can teach you plenty of lessons too. Not to brag, but I think I've already taught you a few quality ones." He scoffs playfully and I cling to him for awhile longer. Hades really does give the best hugs and being in his arms like this truly makes me feel secure.

I hope that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary