THE RIDE back was as intense as it could get. By the time we arrived back at the place that I dreaded the most, I was too exhausted to even feel anything. The bleak castle, the depressing darkness, and the sinister feeling were all not important as I could feel my limbs gradually giving up on me. I winced when I got off the horse. My bones felt like they rattled inside my body. I could not even stand straight, having to lean against Rhys’ giant horse who must have felt the same about how much we had to force him to walk.
Without saying anything, Rhys clicked his fingers on someone behind me. I frowned, but then someone took Hades away from my arms. I was about to fight, protest, and eliminate any threats against my baby. My alarm was blaring inside my head, ready to do anything I could to
