Chapter 245

As he spoke, Hades began unbuttoning his shirt. Alanna then noticed his shirt was stained with blood. She paused, but before she could speak, Hades removed his shirt.

He discarded it into the trash and headed straight into the bathroom without a word.

Alanna's gaze lingered on the shirt in the bin. It was then she noticed the heavy scent of blood in the room. Hades was no saint, and his hands were not clean. It was a fact Alanna had considered before.

Rarely had she seen him engage in physical confrontations, with the incident at the club being an exception. What had prompted this second occurrence was unclear to her.

Hades didn't take long in the shower.

When he came out, the dishes on the table had cooled down somewhat. Alanna warmed them up in the kitchen.

Once everything was reheated and back on the table, she mentioned, "If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."

However, Hades suddenly grasped her wrist. "Sit down and eat something with me."

Alanna hesitated for a mo