HADES'S POV:

"Aria....get up.", I cooed before picking her up from the bed. Her neck had some red marks. Has the collar been hurting her? If yes, then why didn't she tell me?

"Aria.", I said sternly making her jump and start crying. Shit!

"Hey..hey.. it's fine. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.", I apologized patting her back.

"L-lo..lots of water.", She said scratching her neck. She was sweating.

"Is it too hot here pet? Let me turn the AC on.", I patted her head before turning the AC on and giving her a water bottle. She gulped every single drop and let out a little burp before blushing.

"T-thank you Hades.", She said returning it.

"Do you want to go out?", I asked and she looked at me shocked before turning her back towards me.

"N-no.", It was her reply and she again laid down on the bed burying her face into the duvet.

"Get up and get dressed before I fucking punish you.", I growled and she nodded with tears in her eyes. I'm an idiot, now I scared her even more.

Few minutes later, she came out dressed in a little frock. Well I never bought her jeans or anything. Those pretty legs should be shown to everyone, afterall.

"You look gorgeous pet. Come.", I praised and put my hand forward and she put her shivering hand in mine. She shivers a lot.

"Th-thank you.", She whispered before clutching my hand tightly.

"Where are we going?", She asked looking down.

"Somewhere.", I answered bored. It's a surprise for her.

I put her on my lap in the car and gave her the juice bottle which she eagerly drank. My girl has a sweet tooth. Noted.

"Come on.", I said patting her behind and transferred her to seat beside mine and got out. Taking her hand in mine, I brought her out and she smiled as I cool air hit her. Her eyes sparkled seeing the restaurant and she giggled lightly as a small dog ran towards her barking.

"Later love, we are getting late.", I said seeing her trying to pet the dog. She pouted and finally nodded before coming with me.

She looked around again and again but the restaurant was empty as I had booked it whole for us. My father had been bugging me about her and telling me to marry her if we want to keep this kidnapping under wraps. That Iris is alive and I had to kill my five men in anger. The bitches can't do their work properly. Moreover, they can't find her now. Where the fuck is she hiding and who is hiding her?

I pulled the chair out for her and made her sit. She looked around in awe making me smile. She likes it. Happy dance.

I had got the insides decorated in lilies and roses and our table was surrounded with candles and petals making it look eye-catching.

"Do you like it princess?", I asked, the nickname escaping before I could comprehend.

"Yes..th-thanks.", she said blushing. I motioned the waitress to come and I gave my order before looking at her to give hers but she sat silently playing with her fingers.

"You don't want to eat?", I asked and she almost jumped out of the chair.

"I.. I'm sorry..no..I mean yes. Can I order?", She babbled making me chuckle and I nodded. She looked over the menu once more before giving her order.

"Can I go to washroom?", She asked sipping water from the glass.

"Go but come back quick.", I replied sternly making her nod. I just hope she doesn't try some shit.

                     ARIA'S POV:

"Ahh..", I shrieked as my mouth got covered by a hand.

"Shhh..it's me Logan. Keep quiet.", He said making me relax and he removed his hand finally.

"Listen to me, we don't have much time. I'll go and talk to Hades and you will run straight to the black matte BMW parked out there. The keys are in the ignition. Don't wait, don't turn back, drive to the location on the GPS and be fast.", He said everything in one go. My mind shouted at me to go back to Hades that he'll take care of us but I couldn't. He is a monster, a murderer, a rapist and everything that a good human being isn't.

"Aria...are you listening?", He said shaking me and I nodded determined. My freedom is near.

"Come fast..put your foot here. Go.", He said smiling and kissed my hand before making me jump out of the window.

"Thank you Logan...stay safe please.", I whispered as tears brimmed my eyes.

"Go..I'll meet you soon Aria.", He said smiling and I immediately ran away towards my freedom.

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A small chapter.😭

Where's my motivation to write dark books?

It's gone somewhere.....that's why maybe you guys will be getting slower updates on this book.🔪😮

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