Drowning in Hades

Chapter 8

Dola POV

Opening my eyes with a groan, I try to blink away the sleepiness. When did I fall asleep? Wait, how did I get into bed? “Ugh.” Groaning again, I sit up so I can wipe my eyes, making sure to clean the crud off of them. Once I feel like I can see better, I open my eyes just as all the memories come rushing back.

I told Hades about everything. I broke down in front of him. Well, I broke down while in his lap. Hmm, I must have passed out while crying. Which means he must have put me to bed, and he even tucked me in. That brings a smile to my face. Gah, just thinking about his words last night has me wanting to giggle and kick my feet like a little schoolgirl. It is ridiculous. However, thinking about him also has me feeling and thinking of things that I never thought I would think of again. I know when meeting your mate, you feel attraction like never before, but this is like attraction on crack.

He is the most handsomest man I have ever laid eyes on. And just thinking of his eyes has me folding within myself. I want him to never blink around me so I can drown myself within his gaze. Those red piercing eyes bring me some type of comfort while they also turn me on…it is…

Ring. Ring..

What the… Looking over at the nightstand, I see my phone laying there. Huh, I wouldn’t have thought that I could get calls in Hell. Must be something Ma did. I don’t even look at who it is as I answer it.

“Hello?”

“You didn’t look at who was calling, did you?” Andrei’s voice fills my ear, along with his laughter.

“Hey, twin!” I say excitedly. Even though it hasn’t been long, I do miss Andrei. I don’t think there has ever been a day when I am not around him.

Andrei just laughs. “I was calling to see how you are.”

“Oh,” I am going to lie.. It has been a while since he has asked me that. “Uhm, I am doing good. Why?”

“What do you mean ‘why’?”

“You just haven’t really asked me how I was in a while, so I was just wondering if mom put you up to this or something.” I try to end my sentence with a laugh but I know he will see through it.

“Have I really not asked you how you were doing lately?” I go to answer him, but he beats me to it. “F*ck, I have been a horrible brother.”

Nope. I am putting a stop to that. “No, you are not! You have a mate to focus on! It is okay if you haven’t really checked in with me lately; I understand that you now have someone that..” And, of course, he would cut me off.

“NO! It isn’t okay. Mate or not, you are my twin sister, and I should have been active in your life lately.”

“Andrei..” I say with a sigh because he shouldn’t be feeling this way. “I am telling you that it is okay.”

“Well, I don’t accept that. I love Peanut with everything in me, but you are my twin. And I should have been better about checking in with you, especially since you were kidnapped twice.”

“Andrei, stop. Please. I don’t want to talk about the kidnappings. Please.” I cannot have him bringing that up. I will break down, which is something I don’t want to do right now.

“Dola..”

“No. Please, Andrei. I am doing okay down here in Hell. Don’t worry about me; focus on that mate of yours.” I can practically hear Andrei’s mind running. “So, I am so happy to hear your voice, but I gotta go. Being in Hell has totally messed with my internal clock, so I slept through lunch or dinner? I don’t know. I’ll text you! And I love you, twin. Talk soon!”

I don’t even wait to hear his response back, as I just hang up. Blowing out a breath, I roll out of bed before heading over to the bathroom. I need a shower before I go in search for food. Hmm, I wonder if Hades will eat with me? I’ll find and ask him when I’m done.