Penelope
I stared out the window, watching the green mist in the starless sky. It was beautiful in its own way but it definitely didn’t compare to the real thing.
“Your Greatness.” Remus bowed slightly as he appeared in the salon. “You have a visitor.”
“A visitor? I don’t think I’m expecting anyone and I’m tired.” I retreated from the window, smoothing out my dress. “I’m going to bed so please tell them to come back another time.”
He hesitated, not moving a muscle. “It’s… Hades.”
“Maia is here?” I froze in my step, immediately perking up. “Well, what are you still doing here? Let her in.”
“Are you sure? You said you were tired… I can send her away,” Remus offered.
“No, it’s Hades. Let her in. No, I’ll let her in,” I scoffed, waltzing past him to the entrance hall. I hadn’t expected
