Lycia I slept well last night in Hades’ arms. I don’t think I’ve ever slept so deeply. After our talk about Hades’ past, he seemed much lighter, as though a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. I told him that I loved him because it was the truth. I know it sounds strange so soon into our relationship. I’ve only just met him. But the truth is I knew I loved him before I even met him. Being with him, I couldn’t stop myself from saying those words. He said he loved me, too, and I felt the power of those words deep inside. I don’t think I had ever felt so genuinely happy as I did at that moment. I told Hades about my past with Belinda and all that happened because of her. Hades listened, not once interrupting as I spoke. However, when my story ended, Hades informed me that he knew wh

