Hades
I forced Azrael to join me in the Underworld, where we could speak openly. My mate was still asleep, so I knew she would be okay until I returned.
I pace my throne room floor as Azrael watches me. “There has to be something you can do, Azrael. My mate loved those children, and she is devastated.”
“Hades, I cannot bring those children back just because your mate loved them. If I did that, no one would die.”
I growl and grit my teeth. “They were innocent, Azrael! Millions die because they deserve it, they do terrible things, and their souls cannot be saved. You could save those children if you so wished.”
Azrael sighs. “There are rules we must abide by, Hades, as well, you know.”
“Huh,” I nod. “What happened to those rules when you brought Triton’s mate back, Azrael? Did they no
