Chapter 52

Every limb on my body trembled as we followed Azriel and Loki through the throne room and toward the dais. My pulse beat so loud that it drowned out the screams of the damned. I rubbed at my throat, wishing I’d taken a calming draught or some other elixir to settle my nerves.

This was it. The moment we would enter enemy territory. This was the moment we rescued the Hellfire pack and saved thousands of souls, including Mum’s.

The two large wolves from earlier sat by the foot of the stairs. As soon as we came near, they rose to their feet and trotted around the back of the dais.

Beki gave them a happy yip, and I grinned at the thought of her being excited at the prospect of robbing Hades. If she could see this succeeding, then so could I.

Griff took my hand and brought it to his lips. “I’m proud to be carrying out this mission with you at my side.”

“Really?” I asked.

The corners of his mouth lifted into a smile. “Having you as my mate is like a dream.”

My breath caught, and every instin