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BPOV

I was so happy to see my mother again. She has been busy the last couple of weeks. The humans are ready to harvest so my mother travels the lands to bless their crops. Days go by where I don't see her but she always makes sure to stop by to see me. I hug her close to me as we enter our home. Angela, our slave, approached my mother and I to let us know supper was ready.

As we sat down to eat our meal my mother spoke about her travels. I tried my best to listen to her but the meal was so delicious it was hard to keep up.

"You know Isabella, I think it might be time that you are to be married soon." She said nonchalantly as she smiled at the ceiling.

Her sentenced caught me off guard and caused me cough up my stew slightly.

"Married? But mother I am only 16. I have a few years til I can be married off." I pleaded. I forgot my meal completely as I looked at my mother's face. Her soft hazel eyes were staring off into the distance as she carelessly toyed with her long wheat, yellow hair. "I just worry about you sometimes. My daughter should not be left alone for days at a time while I am away. At least if you were to have a husband, you would have a companion and maybe even a child or two to keep you busy"

I couldn't deny her fears. I do feel alone when she is away. Yes, Angela and her family are great companions but I do feel lonely.

"It is true that at times I do feel alone mother, but I do not wish to be married now." I replied honestly, "Maybe if I were to have a little more freedom here then I might not be so sad."

"But don't you wish to be married? Maybe Mihca or Jakob would be a good match for you." She pushed the issue further.

I shook my head and looked into her eyes. "Although both men are strong workers I do not believe that we would make a good match. I wish to just enjoy my freedom a little longer."

A small smirk tugged on my mother's lips as a small laugh filled the room. "Oh Isabella, you must truly be my daughter! I could never imagine myself being married. Why there is so much love that I cannot just contain it for one person forever."

I shook my head at my mother and continued eating my meal. My mother was never the monogamous woman. She had taken many lovers since she was of age. When I asked about my father she becomes sad. She told me that she feel in love with a human philosopher and were together for a year before she gave birth to me. However a month after my birth he was killed by nomadic travelers. She claims that he she loved my father very much and it took her a long time before she could ever love a man again. I've never judged her on her many lovers or her thoughts on marriage. She was a goddess who was free to do whatever she wanted. Sometimes I wished I had the same freedom as she did. However, since I was a demigod I did not have much rights. I was still to follow the rules of the human world which was why she was pressuring me to marry soon. I did want to marry but I hated that I had to be wedded off so young.

"Well, my child," Her voice breaking me out of my thoughts, "If you do not want to marry now it is fine. However, if you you wish to have more freedom you shall. There has not been any incidents lately so it is safe for you to wander the forest without Angela's supervision."

I dropped my spoon as happiness filled my body. "Thank you! Thank you mother!" I yelled as I jumped from my street and hugged my mother tightly.

She laughed at my excitement and hugged me in return. "Anything to see you smile my little flower."


EPOV

I climbed the stone steps carefully and as quickly as I could. I maybe had a couple hours left on the surface but I needed to do this. Once I reached the last step I looked around in disgust. Sculptures of the gods standing over twenty feet were placed all around the room. But I only looked at one. Once I approached his large stone feet I knelt down on one knee and bowed my head in reverence.

"Almighty Zeus, I seek your guidance and strength for an answer." I spoke aloud and rose from my spot.

At first there was silence but then a sound as of crumbling rocks erupted as the stone statue began to move before me. His grey, stone eyes surveyed the room before he noticed me below him. A smile form on his mouth before he chuckled at me.

"Hades! It has been some time before I saw you." He bellowed as he leaned toward me.

"Yes it has brother." I replied. I had no time for small talk.

"Well my dear little brother, why have you come to seek me?"

"I've come to seek a wife."

"A wife? About time you did. A wife will do you good. Maybe you'll smile for once." I tried my best to not laugh at his comment. His memory must be failing him if he forgot the reason for my misery. "Now tell me who it is you desire and you shall have her."

I could feel a smile grace my face as I looked into his stone eyes. "I seek Isabella, the daughter of Renee."

His smile faltered as he slumped back into his chair and thought my offer over. I could see his brain working but he sighed as resignation crossed his eyes. He owed me and he knew it.

"Renee will not be happy with this." He said as his eyes looked into mine. I didn't move nor blink. I wanted him to see how much I cared about Renee's opinion. "You will have three days collect your bride and not a minute longer. I promise that no one will see what happens to her and I will not speak of it to Renee."

"Do you swear?" I asked loud and clear.

I could tell he wanted to back out of the agreement. Renee had a furious temper but I did not fear her. I was the lord of the Underworld. I am death in the flesh.

"I swear." He whispered as he stretched his large arm towards me and clasped my small hand in his. Once our palms connected a bright, white light formed and then disappeared as soon as it came. A promise made by a god was not a promise that could be broken.

Once he let go of my hand I smiled even wider as I turned to leave. "Do not fret big brother. I'm pretty sure you can find a suitable whore to help calm your nerves."

I could hear him leaving his stone form but I didn't care. I had only three days to prepare for my beauty and then...she would be mine.


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