The penthouse in England had become familiar over the past few weeks—the soft gray light filtering through the tall windows, the distant hum of the city below, the warmth of Hades's body beside Ken every morning when he woke.
Ken lay in bed, watching Hades sleep. The ancient Lord of the Dead, sprawled across the pillows like a mortal man. His dark hair was tousled. His face was relaxed, peaceful. He looked younger like this. Softer.
I'm going to get married at 21. ken thought
Hades's eyes fluttered open. "You're staring."
"You were sleeping."
"You know sleepingis beneath me."
Ken smiled. "So you just close your eyes."
"Only when you qake up, watching you sleep is everything i live for."
Ken laughed and kissed him. "How ironic. And creepy."
Hades pulled him closer, his arms wrapping around Ken's waist. "You are beautiful. Too beautiful to ignore."
"Don't make me blush. Anyways, what time is it? We should get up. We have a flight to catch."
