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Him kissing her, though? Yeah, that’s fine with me. Styx, I would even enjoy watching him knot her.
Being cruel to her is where we have a problem.
“The problem is, I don’t think she wants me to kiss her,” Hades says, his steps pausing right in front of me. “So I’m going to ask you again—does my mate want to kiss you?”
Chapter 27
Morpheus
I whistle,calling for Pip to meet me outside on Serapina’s balcony.
It’s a massive space, one that boasts a fountain of bloody water and two small gardens crafted from stone. I suppose it’s beautiful on a surface level. But I understand the hidden context beneath. And due to that, I’m not all that keen on Hades’s exterior decorating choices.
Alas, the barrier spell Hades has implemented prevents me from entering Serapina’s suite. However, it doesn’t protect her rooftop terrace from my presence.
Could I break through it in an urgent situation? Yes. However, I would prefer not to alert my cousin of my intentions at the moment.
He can no doubt sense my nearness. However, numerous visits over the last year will have him wondering if it’s a new arrival or just a lingering presence in the air.
By the time he figures it out, I’ll be gone.
Pip floats out through the glass and does an excited little twirl upon seeing me.
I hold out the bag I’ve brought for him and set it on the balcony. “Can you make sure Serapina?—”
The door opens before I can finish speaking, a pair of pretty blue eyes instantly finding mine. She blinks, her lips curling down as she steps out onto the dark marble patio. The dueling moons above shine down upon her, illuminating her hair in a shimmer of golden waves.
“Uh, hi,” she says slowly, her gaze going to the item in my hand.
“Hi.” I set the bag on the floor. “There’s a lamp inside—the one you need for your plant,” I explain. “I was going to give it to Pip.”
“I see that,” she murmurs, glancing between me and the cloaked soul. “Um, thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” I reply.
She smiles shyly.
And when she doesn’t say anything, I ask, “Are you… all moved in, then?”
She snorts and shakes her head. “Yeah, by some bizarre magic, apparently I am.” Her nose wrinkles. “I told Maliki all I wanted was my plant and Pip, but he somehow moved it all up here.”
“I actually think Hades may have assisted with that,” I inform her softly. “I saw him leave your place a bit ago with his arms full of clothes.”
Sera stares at me. “What?”
I shrug. “Omegas are usually quite attached to their garments, you know, for nesting.”
Her eyes round. “He thinks I’m going to nest?”
“Well, once your Omega instincts come in, yes.” I frown at her. “You don’t think you’ll crave a nest?”
“I…” She blinks. “I haven’t considered it.”
“But you know what a nest is?” I press.
Her lips twist, and her gaze goes out to the Netherworld Kingdom below. “Alina has told me a little about it—how shemakes a bed for her and her mates. And she told me it’s instinctual, but that’s really all she’s said.”
I nod, understanding. “Nesting is a very private affair for an Omega with her circle. She probably didn’t know how to share more details. It’ll also be unique for you. Because every Omega nests differently.”
