Hades' Cursed Luna

Chapter 229 - 229: The Blood On My Hands

Eve

It was obvious that Kael didn't want to leave me alone with Felicia, but I retracted my claws and forced a smile.

"It's fine, Kael. You know I can take care of myself."

I even winked and picked up Elliot, who easily clung to me.

"Her Highness is right," Felicia agreed. "There has been so much animosity. Mostly from me — misplaced hate that I need to show regret for, especially in light of what has happened... what she has done. You understand, don't you?" She gave Kael a pointed look that said he had no choice but to concede.

"I would rather not…" he muttered.

"Kael." I closed the distance between us and placed a hand on his shoulder. I needed to know. Running from the truth would only end with me crashing into a wall. She had called me the Beast of the Night for a reason. "I can handle one woman."

He glanced between us both, clearly wondering what Hades would do to him if he found out he'd left me alone with Felicia. But finally, he nodded. "Sure... I'll be outside."

He flashed Elliot a smile before walking out. Felicia turned and closed the door behind him. She let out a sigh, then made her way toward me.

"Did you traumatize your child on purpose for the sake of this?" I asked, my tone acidic before she could speak. My hold on Elliot grew even more protective.

She smirked, showing her fangs and tucking her glossy black hair behind her ear. "Whatever do you mean?"

"Cut it out," I gritted my teeth.

"Oh, please. Don't pretend that the foolish insinuation I'd willingly hurt my child is why you're so on edge." She brushed my question aside with a wave of her hand. "You and I both know the real reason you're sweating buckets."

I narrowed my eyes. "Say what you want to say, Felicia. I know you're just bubbling."

She looked at me, her eyes sharp,

The memories had come fully for me.