37. Need To See

“Does it matter I don’t like him, nor do I trust him.” I said and Hades just smirked. “We should go home,” Hades said. “Really why not explore we haven’t been up here at all, really.” Hades stared at me. “What?” He just shook his head and then said, “Darling we were up here on a Yacht not too many days ago.”  

I frowned. “That doesn’t count, obviously.” He snorted his large hands where now in my suit jacket as he stroked my back. “I want to see the damage, the stuff you told me made it seem like this place had been reduced to rubble, but I have yet to confirm it with my own eyes.” My husband just examined me.  

“I just want to see it, alright. Neither have you told me if we are getting involved in the mortal's mess. I can’t decide if I don’t see what they are capable of.” I had to see what was talked about while I was gone in my mothers cage. I needed to witness. If I hadn’t seen or experienced what my mother had done to me, I never thought she would be capable or it.  

It was much the same with Hades. Had I not spent time with him I would have gone off the books and my mothers opinion and wouldn't have ever known he was really just a teddy bear or as Hecate joked “A simp”. But that was it, I had to see something to believe it. “Fine, we can take a stroll, but the first sign of trouble and we are leaving, and no wandering off do you understand me darling?”  

I rolled my eyes. “I am serious, we don’t know what kind of things they have invented to try and combat us, and while we do get to live forever, they can still hurt us.” I wish someone would try to hurt Hades, the idea was beyond absurd. I could understand wanting to hurt a god or goddess maybe my mother, but even that seemed like a ridiculous thing for mortals to do. King Minos said she wasn’t helping with their crops, but why would anyone target Hades? 

They would all die someday, which meant they all would be his subjects one day and me by default. Though I knew it wasn’t well known that we had married yet, but I am sure that wouldn’t last long now. Not on earth with the mortals as King Minos would no doubt spread the news and Hera would spread our nuptials around Olympus.  

I wondered when my mother would hear of it. What was her plan then? It wasn’t like she would put me back into the cage, nor could she. I was a queen, and while I wasn’t one of the 12 Olympians like her, I did have the underworld now. I hope that gave me some standing, it wasn’t a deal that Zues could break this time.  

“Alright I won’t wander off, and besides it isn’t like I do that all the time.” I said and Hades laughed, snuggling into the crook of my neck. “Darling you are the worst at wandering off.” I snorted but let out a little giggle as he nipped at my ear. “Come on let’s make this quick, I was promised that sweet cunt of yours. So the quicker we see how the mortals destroyed their homes the quicker I can strip you bare and feast on that sweet pussy.”  

I flushed at his words. “You brute” I sassed him playful but stood. As I walked toward the door I felt a sharp sting on my ass. “You smacked me” I said pretending to be offended. He was smirking. “you have a nice butt, what can I say I like watching giggle when it gets impacted.” I giggled.  

As we walked toward the exit one of the workers stopped us. “My King, My Queen. What about your champagne, I put it on ice like you requested but you never asked for it.” Before Hades could respond I spoke “Could you open it and bring us the bottle please.” He looked confused Hades snapped at him. “You heard your Queen go get it.” I tried not to laugh but it was always funny seeing the god of the dead being so brutish he was never like that with me.  

“Why do you ask him to go get it?” He asked me. “Figured it might be refreshing to drink as we walked around.” I said shrugging and then Hades was booming with laughter again. “Of course only you darling Persephone would walk around a war zone sipping champagne from the bottle as if you were on some kind of vacation.” One of my brows rose. “Are you saying you don’t want to share the bottle with me?”  

I made sure to bat my eyelashes at him. He was staring at me now. His hand reached out and his thumb traced my lips as he held my chin. “Of course, darling. If you wish to sip on your champagne while we look around we most certainly will.” I smiled. I had to ask “Would you do anything for me?” He smirked. “You know your wish is my command darling” I giggled and allowed him to close the distance between us.  

His hand remained caressing my face as he kissed me. My body melded into his, and I took time to enjoy his embrace and the gentle caress of his tongue against mine. There was a loud cough and I pulled away and I knew Hades was glaring at his employee for interrupting the both of us.  

“I have your drink” He said. “Is that a good enough reason to interrupt me kissing my wife.” Hades snapped at him. The guy was out of words and I just patted Hades arms. “It alright,” I told him. And then walked over to the man gently removing the bottle from his hand. “Thank you for retrieving this for us. I hope you have a wonderful day, if you wish to take the remained of the day off that will be more than alright,” I said. Feeling somewhat bad for him that Hades had lashed out.  

“I can’t I need the money.” I smiled. “My husband will make sure you are paid for a full day, don’t you worry about that. Again thankyou for the drink.” I smiled at him. He nodded and said “Thankyou” Before he quickly made his exit. I turned to Hades smiling at him. I took a sip of the champagne and then offered him some. “Now please will you show me this damage; everyone keeps talking about please.”