Chapter 67

**Kapittel 67**

**Allison's lips parted** in surprise as her face heated up in embarrassment. Slowly, she looked down to confirm Hades' statement. Much to her relief, she wasn't wearing a lingerie but a negligee that was thick and long enough for her to look decent.

"Sorry," she heard him apologize in a voice with a lower octave than the usual. "My sister came back and grabbed all her clothes away, that what was only left in her empty closet," he explained, standing up and slowly sauntering towards her.

She watched him coming closer and closer. When she blinked, he was suddenly near. He took a hold of her face and placed his huge thumb on her lips, hushing her. She reluctantly looked up at him, meeting his stormy orbs that still held the emotions that she could not tell. Out of instinct, she parted her lips and took his thumb in her mouth, sucking it while staring boldly at the man. She saw his eyes widen in surprise because of her sudden action. Even she, herself was surprised.

She didn't know what she was doing, all she wanted was to suck in his mint-scented thumb like it was some sweet candy. Just as then, lust surged through her veins, awakening her body like a stimulant. She was about to suck his thumb deeper when Hades suddenly pulled it out and the next thing she knew, his lips crushed hers. Her whole body stilled, his mouth tasted the combination of nicotine, tar, and whiskey, yet his lips were soft and warm that like a marshmallow. Her lips parted in surprise when she felt his warm tongue poking her lips, asking for an entrance that heightened her lust. Driven by the intense feeling, she moaned and opened her mouth, giving his tongue a grand entrance. For an unknown reason, her body was moving on its own. Deep in her mind, she wanted to pull away and give him twin slaps with her hands but her body wanted otherwise.

She wrapped her free arm around his neck, pulling him closer to deepen their heated kiss. To her delight, she heard him groan. Their kiss went even more heated, their tongues fought for dominance and their lust burned their bodies like crazy. Feeling breathless, he bit her lower lip before pulling away. Panting for air, she looked at the man before her flustering, completely overwhelmed by what happened earlier.

She felt a lump choking her throat when his hand moved from her face to her head, caressing her hair lightly like it was gold with his lingering touch. She looked away from his soft gaze, closed her eyes when she saw his body leaning forward, and felt his lips on her forehead, giving her a tender kiss.

She sighed in relief when he pulled away but her spine shuddered when she felt his hand move from her hair to her left arm, giving off electric shocks on her delicate skin. She jolted when he writhed his hand on her swelling hand that she remembered to be the one that was pulled forcefully by her harasser, sending warmth and solace. She reluctantly looked at him and noticed his angry face, his eyes burning holes on her little fingers. Fear began creeping in her body like a virus, spreading furiously like wildfire.

"I see that you're not wearing the ring anymore," he stated, his eyes glaring daggers at her ring finger before his striking eyes met hers, startling her.

She looked away. "I think that there is no need to wear it," she told him without even looking back at him.

Silence then began reigning within the room, what can only be heard was her heart that was pounding profoundly in sheer panic. Allison felt her finger twitch, the atmosphere was immensely intimidating, she felt intimidated. She felt so afraid of Hades' heated gaze. Moments later, her breathing hitched for the nth time in panic when she heard him sigh. "Feeling comfortable? They forced you to drink spiked alcohol. That was why you lost consciousness."

She gave off a shaky nod. It seemed that he didn't notice the looming awkward atmosphere. She felt the other side of the bed get heavy, he sat next to her, but she didn't mind at all. But then, all of a sudden...

"Yah!" she yelped in surprise when she felt a strong force pull her and she found herself sitting on his strong lap with her body facing his. Her hands balled into fists when she felt 'his hand running through her red, wavy locks. She lowered her head, trying to avoid his gaze but he held her chin and forcefully prompted her to meet his smoldering gaze but she was persistent and kept her gaze downwards

"Is there something bothering you, love?"

Just as she heard that question, she shot her eyes up and met his. A lump choked her throat and her heart started pounding wildly once again at the sight of his eyes. Those eyes, those wonderful eyes that show fret. She gulped before nodding. "I want to go home."

Hades' lips frowned at her statement. He shook his head and told her, "Let's talk first."

"About what?"

"You know that I'm in love with you, right?" he asked and she nodded. "That is why, I want you to give me a chance," he added.

"A chance?" she repeated what he said last and he nodded. "Come on a trip with me and I'll do the work of making you fall in love with me. If the trip is over and you still hadn't contained any feelings for me..." he huffed before continuing, "I'll let you go."

She hesitated. It seemed to be a good proposal for her as she as well, wanted to know the confusing feelings she felt last time when they went to Charlotte's boutique and when the drama occurred. Also, the fact why she would swoon every time he touched and kissed her, like earlier. She was about to open her mouth and answer when someone knocked on the door.

He told the person outside to enter and heard an old man's familiar voice call, "Master." It was Richard.

"Richard," he stated the butler's name with such gelidness that was already enough to cover the whole room with ice.

"Your lawyer is at the drawing-room, he said that you are already free from your charges but he needs to discuss something with you," he announced, his voice low. The statement made Allison's face wince.

"Tell him, I will be there," Hades demanded Richard with his cold voice.

"Please," she added. It rendered the two people look at her in surprise. She glanced at Richard and saw him look at her and his head bow courteously.

The beast faced his butler, slightly grinning. "Please," he said with a stern voice, following Allison.