Chapter 7
Finally Layna could sleep again. Her heart stopped pounding in her chest and she knew the tears stopped falling hours ago. She could smell the food Agalia and Serene brought back for her and Hades to eat! She lay in the arms of Hades hearing his light snoring. He had fallen asleep about an hour ago. She had had her eyes closed when she heard the others bring in the food. Agalia, like the annoying yet friendly and caring person that she was, began to giggle at the sight. She hadn't noticed that Layna was watching her as she covered up Hades' back with more than the covering he used for her.
Layna sighed heavily as she realized that she would have to move Hades so she could reach the food but her body was too comfortable to want to move at the moment. Her eyes stared at the muscled back and the tattoos upon it. When had Hades done that? She didn't remember him having that when she saw him last. Well it was his body to do that to. She wouldn't control it like Apollo seemed to have done with her! She always wanted a tattoo that showed her off! When she was engaged to Apollo that was always a 'no'. She even let him choose what she was to wear when they would go out together! It was like she was his pet and didn't have a mind of her own! How dare he do that! But when she had first met Hades he had changed her mind on what men were like! She always thought that they were conceited and ignorant! Apollo was hot! She'd give him that but he was so arrogant! He never saw anything past himself! He never showed anything other than that! Until they were at their house! Whew! Then his true rage towards others really showed! Layna actually feared him. That's why she said yes right after Zeus, Hades, Her mother and father said they thought it best that she come down to the Underworld. It sucked to have gone home though! Once she started to pack her stuff Apollo threw one of his temper tantrums. She feared he was going to burn her alive or throw her into metal so she'd stay his forever! But thankfully Hera had arrived just in time to congratulate her and stopped Apollo before he did something terrible.
Apollo…man there was a god who you did not want to get fired up…literally! Hades would never stand up to him! Then again maybe he could! He was older than Apollo and has obviously taken care of himself without needing to worry about other gods trying to challenge him! But Apollo is greedy! He would do anything to become the lord of something! Even if it is the underworld! She had to protect Hades at all costs…but how? He was a man who could take care of himself! How was she supposed to save him? And with that dream she had! Wow did that scare her! She had never felt such terror! She always felt connected to Hades but she never knew losing him would be so scary!
Her eyes began to sting again even with her eyelids shut. She could feel Hades trying to sleep but worrying about her too much. Layna rolled over onto the pillow giving him room to get comfy. She felt him behind her trying to cover her without hurting her shoulder. She smiled slightly but it was not a smile he could see. She did that a lot! Whenever she smiled and was in public she made it seem like she had a straight line for a mouth. How she loved being secretive. That came in handy when she was with Apollo and she liked another man's body. She could make it look like she was happy to be with him when she really wasn't. Layna never thought she would use it against Hades but then again he was just as secretive as she was. This time Layna giggled bringing Hades face next to her ear. He stared at her as if she had grown insane. Then again who wouldn't call her insane when she was with Hades, Lord of the Underworld. She sighed smiling at his face before doing something she surprised herself with…she kissed him upon the lips! Not just a little quick one or a peck on the lips. It was full on savagery of the lips. For some reason Layna couldn't stop her self from not devouring him. Everything about him was intoxicating! His scent and his body!
Layna thought she was going to die from it because he was so tense. Then Hades surprised her by returning the same emotion back to her. His body was still slightly tense but not as before. He was careful of her injury but anything else there was no gentleness. Every muscle in his shoulders was quivering from him trying to keep himself from hurting her. She didn't dare tell him that her wounds were mostly healed so it was okay to be a little rough. He was worried as it was about hurting her and telling him that she was almost healed would probably make him ask if she's okay through it all. Her heart beat faster as she felt his stress lessen in his arms. Finally he laid on top of her. Her arms wrapped themselves around his neck holding him closer to her but not close enough. She wanted him like there was no tomorrow. For all she knew there really wasn't! She knew Apollo would go after her and never let her go but then she would stay by Hades as much as she could to stop the end that she saw. Hades pulled his mouth from Layna's and began kissing her neck. He knew how fast gargoyles could heal and knew she wasn't telling him about how close to being fully healed she was but to make sure she could finish heal he wasn't about to become rough with her. She needed soft and slow not a fast mating then an okay get to work see me in two days to make sure you're doing what you're supposed to. He also knew she was holding back what the dream she had held from him. But why? Why hold it from him when he was the one it was about! Then again it must have had her and Apollo in it as well! It wouldn't be long before Apollo discovered where Hades' castle was at and try to take Layna from him. His eyes opened as he felt her cuddle into his neck. Gods he loved her scent and motions! She never seemed to hate him or be disgusted with him. The bond they held with each other was thanks to her mother Athena. Athena wanted Layna to have a man who knew how to treat her as a person not an item he could show off! He kissed her neck once more savoring the taste of her. His eyes shut as he let the taste set on his tongue. He then did something that made Layna gasp. He bit her to mark her as his. Apollo would hate that! No he would loathe it! His rage was fueled when Hades told the court that he needed Layna in the Underworld to help protect it.
Hades pulled his mouth off her skin and whispered a spell to make the mark show only to Apollo and after to everyone else. Of course Layna would be able to see it when she looked in a mirror but no one else would be able to. Hades kissed her lips one last time before rolling her to his side so they could fall asleep. He stroked her hair before he fell into a deep sleep with Layna close to his side.
Layna couldn't believe what had happened! She and Hades were making out! Then he began to kiss her neck before he bit her. BIT her! He actually bit her neck and left a mark upon it she knew for sure!! There was no way he would have bit her pulling a gasp from her lips if he didn't plan on having it stay! Then she heard what she thought was a spell upon it! Was it so no one would see? If it was she was glad he thought to do that but if Apollo could see it…that was not so good! He would rip her throat out before he ripped into Hades! But then again if Apollo went after her first and Hades saw what Apollo did to her then she wouldn't have to worry about Hades getting hurt! He would go after Apollo and kill him! Layna stared at the sleeping God under her cheek. He looked like a man you could approach without fear right now. She curled up next to him and felt his strong heart beat against her cheek. She began to gently pet his chest as she felt him pet her hair once again. She knew when he was asleep because his quiet rumbling snore began. Only then did Layna feel safe enough to fall asleep herself. Her eyes were slowly closing and she knew her deep sleep was close when she felt a presence inside of the room. Her eyes glared at the messenger of Apollo. He looked terrified! She knew it meant only one thing. Apollo was coming and there was no stopping him. She rolled onto her back and hugged the little creature for it was a miniature falcon gargoyle that was like her brother. His little body shook and she knew she couldn't stop him. She looked to Hades. There was no way she would want to wake him up when he was in such a deep sleep. As she cuddled the little creature to her chest, she cuddled into Hades praying he would wake up on his own accord and find the little creature. Layna closed her eyes and hugged the little one closer to her body. He fell asleep before she knew it. Apparently Apollo felt the spell placed upon her neck and wanted to see what had caused it. He would be there by the day after tomorrow. The fear made Layna stay awake the rest of the time. She watched as the sun began to set in the sky turning the blue shades to orange, yellow, maroon, and purple. Her eyes adjusted quickly when it became dark out. She tended to do most of her flying at night since Apollo would be asleep by then.
Hades woke up about an hour later feeling not only Layna but something else next to his side. His eyes zeroed in on the little Falcon gargoyle. His eyes darkened in rage at the creature. Then he noticed the way Layna was holding him and watching the sky. Layna must not realize that I am awake…then again maybe she should! She seems to fear something…but what? Hades stayed still why he watched Layna lay on her side with the creature. His eyes zeroed in on the creature's necklace and saw the sun upon it. Apollo comes! Inwardly Hades growled at Apollo but then realized he had sensed the spell placed upon Layna's neck. He must be very jealous! I can't wait for him to arrive! Hades smiled and then pulled Layna and the little one closer before talking with Layna about the problem at hand.