Chapter 11
This time when Valentine crossed the bridge to Hades’ castle, he noticed a great many more soldiers. But they didn’t look as if they were intended as a simply display of Hades’ strength. These men were armed, watchful, and constantly looking out toward the dark forest.
His coach was stopped, briefly glanced into by the captain of the guard, and then waved on. When Valentine exited the coach, assisted by Arsen, he pushed his anxiety aside. Not only was he keen to see Cole once more but also wanted Seth to be proud of him.
Head held high, and innately aware of the admiring, and envious, glances in his direction, Valentine headed toward the stairs leading to the door of the castle.
“Lend me your arm.” Valentine snapped out his imperious command and reached out to a liveried sol
