CHAPTER THIRTEEN

—HADES

I gently scoop up Alison and cradle her in my hand, carefully walking her away from the pool and back into the house.

Her violent trembling is deeply concerning and fills me with worry.

Jasmine! Such an irresponsible being and always putting Alison in harm, taking out her frustrations on this innocent woman.

“I’m cold” Alison shivers, clutching her arms around her body tighter and walking into the shade of mine.

“It’s okay” I say coolly as I finally make it into the house.

“Get us a towel immediately!” I thunder the instant we step inside, my voice echoing through the hallway as I swiftly scan the room, my eyes locking onto the startled faces of the servants.

"Now!" I emphasize, my urgency prompting them to spring into action, their footsteps hurrying across the floor as they scramble to fetch a towel with all due haste.

Enora is the first to approach us with a towel and I immediately place the towel over Alison’s body before taking her to the guest room.

“It’s okay now, y