Chapter 40

• Hades’s Pov
• The room seemed to hold its breath as I faced Amara. Her audacity had pushed me to the edge, and I could feel my wolf stirring, just beneath the surface, ready to lash out if she tried anything again. I had held back for the sake of the fragile political alliances at play, but there were limits, even for me.
• "She’s my assistant, and she’s under my protection," I growled, my voice low and full of warning as I released her wrist. "You have no right to interfere in my affairs, Amara."