I glared at the spot he was just in and grinned evilly. Good f*****g riddance. I walked back upstairs. Walking to the closet I pull out my thigh holster and strap it on then grab some new solid black silk sheets and pillowcases and blankets and make my bed. I secure the gun snugly to my thigh then lie down and close my eyes focusing solely on the shared darkness that connects hades and I. I slowly drift off to sleep. Next thing I know I'm standing in the main hall of Hades home. The urge to be in his arms overwhelming me, as I search for him. Tired from running door to door, I stand in the middle of the hall and yell "HADES!" I wait listening for a rustle of any kind, and hear nothing. I turn around and come face to face with… a f*****g dragon. I stare intently into the eyes of the dragon, as rage boils through me. I can't catch a break, not in the real world and not here. I stare the dragon down, baring my teeth and snarling. "Back the f**k off." I hiss between my teeth. "I have had a shitty day and don't feel like dealing with this s**t right now." The dragon rears up and stomps its front feet on the ground causing the ground to tremble under my feet. Huffing out air through its nose it lowers its head back down to my height and huffs. I stand my ground and snarl. The dragon seems to sense that I'm meaner than I look and quickly lowers its head to the ground. I hear slow clapping behind me and turn to look over my shoulder as Hades walks out from the shadows. I glare at him and he stops in his tracks. Raising both hands he smiles. "In my defense, that’s the first time I've ever seen Stella bow to anyone other than me before." I arch a delicately shaped brow at him. "Stella?" He nods his head towards the dragon. I looked at her then back at him. "You have a pet dragon?" He nodded enthusiastically. I hold out my hand palm down, directly out by my side. Sure enough, moments later, Stella pushes her nose under my palm. I look at her lovingly as she moves closer and nuzzles my cheek with hers. Hades comes closer, watching the two of us curiously. I smile softly at her, and nuzzle her right back and she lets out a small croak and lays down directly beside me. I smile softly at her and run my fingers over her large head, as I sit beside her. "I think she likes me." I mutter to Hades. He tilts his head and nods slightly. "I think you may be right." As I pet her, the events of earlier run through my mind again and I suddenly feel like crying. Seeing my distress, Hades comes over and sits down beside me. "What's wrong hun?" He asks, concern etch on his face as his brow furrows. "Derek." Rage clouds his expression. "What did he do?" he asks between clenched teeth." "He broke my favorite vase… then destroyed the only photo I had of my parents." At his puzzled look I added. "They died in a car accident about two years ago." He wraps an arm around my shoulder. "I'm going to beat the living hell out of him." I shake my head "No, he's in enough pain right now." Both of his brows raise in surprise, as I blush deeply. "What did you do, kick him in the balls?" hades asks trying not to laugh. I shake my head. "No I shot him point blank, two rounds in the back and two in the chest with my Glock." I say patting the gun strapped to my thigh. Hades jaw drops and he stares at me in shock. I smile the most cruel and hate filled smile at him. "He will most likely think really hard before f*****g with me again." He lets out a low whistle. "Yes, I think that is a good assumption." Raising his hand he runs his finger down my cheek. "You surprise me with your strength and power my dear." I smile at him sweetly.