It was late in the night.
Peri was already asleep after dinner.
Maybe it was the excitement, maybe it was the date, but she had grown tired much faster than she expected. The moment they lay on the bed, she drifted off instantly, even though just minutes earlier she had boldly claimed that she would keep him awake till late.
Hades only smiled at the memory, his eyes softening as he looked at the girl curled up beside him. Peri slept soundly, her lips slightly parted, one small hand clinging to his shirt as if she didn't want him to go anywhere.
He leaned in and kissed her forehead, brushing his thumb lightly against her cheek.
"Sleep well," he whispered.
Carefully, he loosened her grip and placed her hand beside her pillow. Then he sat up and quietly stepped off the bed.
He already knew where the bathroom was, so he didn't need to turn on any lights or disturb anyone.
As he walked down the hall, his thoughts shifted to Luna.
