Annalise's POV
"Release my children, Mondel," I growled, my voice a deep, rumbling echo that blended seamlessly with the howling wind that bellowed within the cave. My eyes, molten gold, glinted with fury, and wisps of smoke curled from my pores, a stark contrast to the moonlit night.
Mondel chuckled, a sound devoid of warmth, and stepped closer, his pale skin illuminated by the ethereal glow of the dim lighting from the torches in the cave. "Why would I do that, dear creature? Your offspring hold a power unmatched, the very essence that Hades craves. With them, I could unleash chaos upon the mortal realm."
I felt the heat build in the pit of my stomach, a low growl vibrating from my chest. "You will not take them. They are innocent, bound to this world, not yours to manipulate."
Monde
