Bound to You, a Paranormal Romance (Book 3 of the Spellbound Series) by Lola James Page B

flapping, and Dawn’s pink lipstick smeared on his neck. Dawn was the only person I knew that wore that shade and if it wasn’t hers, he’d have some explaining to do.
    “Hermes, do you have a letter for me?” Hades asked pointedly of the younger god.
    “Yes, I do.” He pulled my yellow envelope out handed it to him. “I was a bit detained, my regrets.” Hermes took a step back, did and semi-bow and disappeared into thin air. Damn, those gods can make an entrance and exit.
    Hades placed the letter to his chest.
    “I shall read this at a more appropriate time. For now, I must help you with your hurt and the loss of the mortal and the vampire.”
    I took a step placing my hand on his. “Please read it now.” My puffy eyes softened and a quick nod assured him that I would be fine as he read the letter.
     

Eleven
    Antonia
     
    Hades ripped open the envelope and began reading the letter.
     
    To my Love Hades,
    I have never written you a letter, but this needed to be said in a way that you could keep for an eternity. I love you. Just that simply. I know that I want to be with you, forever. I know that a love like we have only comes once in a lifetime and although I may love Ben, I am in love with you. I have loved you since the day I laid eyes on you, back in Larissa. I know that our love is forbidden because you have a wife, and you are a god and I am not; but I will wait every second of every day until you and I can be the happiest that we can be.
    I will meet you in Greece, soon. I want to tell Ben that I chose you, in person. I have my flight arrangements leaving soon after I tell him. I can’t wait to be in your arms.
    Love eternally,
    Antonia
     
    Hades held the letter to his chest and tears formed in his eyes.
    “You chose me,” He said breathlessly.
    I nodded and he pulled me close to him, protecting me in his arms.
    “It was always you. I never had a doubt,” I said. I knew he owned my heart and a no matter how much I cared about anyone else; he was the one that I wanted in my life, always.
    We basked in the moment, holding each other. The radiance of love took over and we began to kiss. Our love was deeper and more real than anything I had ever felt. When we were together, we were one.
    “What the hell happened and where is Ben?”
    Dawn’s voice broke our moment, but not our bond. We pulled apart with our eyes still locked.
    I turned to find Dawn and Hermes standing close to Ben’s remains.
    “It’s a very long sad story.” I my exaggerated breath didn’t even begin to explain my anguish. The thought escaped me and I couldn’t think about what happened, let alone rehashing the story for Dawn.
    Dawn raised an eyebrow. “I’ve got time.”
    I released my hand from Hades and carefully walked over to pick up my camera up off the ground.
    “As you know, we came here for a date and for me to talk to him about my choice.” I turned to face my friend. I looked over my shoulder at Hades as he continued to clutch the letter to his chest.
    “He surprised me by bringing me here. I wonder where he ever got the idea?” I narrowed my eyes as Dawn began to squirm.
    “Don’t try and change the subject,” she spewed.
    “I’m not, just saying.” I smiled to relax Dawn. “We were here and Kevin showed up and started with the,” if I can’t have you” speech and then proceeded to attempt to stake me. Ben threw me out of the way, dying instantly. And those are his ashes.” I nodded toward to the pile.
    Dawn grabbed her chest and covered her mouth.
    “And Kevin was a victim of my anger.” I shrugged, not at all concerned about his death, anymore.
    Dawn dropped to her knees scooping the ash into her hands.
    “How convenient, now you just run to his arms Toni?” she accused, glaring at Hades. I rolled my eyes at her assumption.
    “No, the letter told Hades that I chose him; even before I went on this date.” I knelt next to my friend patting her back.
    “But he’s married,” She fumed.
    “No,