Chapter 195

"I'm going to take a shower!" Alanna retorted as she shook off his grasp and headed into the bathroom.

Tears started to fall once she was inside. She had rarely thought of the child lately. Holding onto certain memories only brought pain. She had been trying to let go of it. Yet, tonight, he had reopened that wound. The pain was unbearable for her.

The hot water streamed down. Alanna crouched and hugged herself under the spray. That seemed the only way to lessen the heartache. Tears continued to fall from her eyes. Yet, she remained quiet.

Her suffering was silent, much like her love for Hades. It started intense and fervent. She felt she could do anything for him. But over days and years, her love seemed to be quietly depleting.

It took a while for Alanna to calm down. She wrapped herself in a towel and left the bathroom. Hades stood by the window, smoking. He saw her exit. Then, he entered the bathroom without a word. He soon returned with a hair dryer.

"Come here," he said.