Page 171 of Hekate: The Witch


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I would set his precious orchards alight

if he did not return her to her forest

where she belonged.

I rooted through the orchard

and the tentacles tried to stop me

but I cut and cleared them mercilessly.

Until at the very end

a dark-clad figure stood,

his once-boyish face marred with anger.

My eyes narrowed at him.

‘I thought I would find you

hiding here, Hades.’

There Was a Dangerous Glint in His Eye

‘I told you to stay away.’

His words dripped with malice.

I gripped my sword tightly.

‘I saw what you did.

Send her back now,

and I will leave you in peace.’

His expression turned to amusement.

‘You cannot hurt me.’

I lifted my sword in his direction.

‘Do not challenge me.’

For a second

there was silence

and then he stepped forward,

rage clouding his features.

‘You will do nothing. I took her

by her father Zeus’ permission.’

The Sword Fell to My Side