Violet
The car ride was silent.
Alec didn’t say anything, and I was grateful for that. I didn’t have the strength to form words, let alone respond to anyone. Everything felt frustrating. All I wanted was a hot shower, a few minutes of good sleep, and a chance to forget the last twenty-four hours had even happened.
I leaned my head against the glass, staring out at the blur of people moving along the sidewalks.
After a moment, my eyelids were starting to slip shut.
If I closed my eyes for a few seconds, Alec probably wasn’t going to kidnap me. He looked sane enough, but then again, was anyone close to Hades actually sane? Still, if he tried anything, I’d fight back.
I was just about to drift off when my phone rang, the vibration startling me.
I opened my eyes and glanced at the c
