From “Clingy” to Gone My Independence Was His Biggest Regret novel Chapter 21

After that, we didn’t see each other until the wedding day.

We went through all the pre–ceremony stuff. Right before I got into the bridal car, he whispered, “No matter what happens, stay calm. Ill come for you

I said nothing.

The car wound through the entire city. When we hit the river bridge, it suddenly stopped.

Maybe ten minutes passed. Then we started moving again.

could feel it immediately–wrong route. We weren’t heading to the Hawk estate. We were going south. Toward Hades‘ place.

When the car rolled to a stop, my heart seized.

lades was Old Man Hawk’s bastard. Never acknowledged, never claimed. Grew up in the worst part of town.

ut he fought his way out with nothing but raw violence. Took over rival crews, made the entire underworld terrified of him. Earned himself the nickname

Hell’s Dealer.”

i met him a handful of times. Cold. Untouchable.

he door opened. Hades looked at me–not even a flicker of surprise. Just a slight smirk. “There you are. Hungry?”

You’re… not shocked it’s me?”

‘ou don’t look shocked either.”

amn. I’d been too on edge to fake it.

ades let out a low laugh. “Wanna go back? Run to Sebastian?”

shook my head hard.

Good. Then you’re mine now.”

e took my hand and walked me down the aisle. The setup was even more over–the–top than the Hawk estate, but way fewer people showed up.

ostly his crew. Guys who’d bled with him, killed with him.

ey congratulated me like they meant it. Called me “Mrs. Hawk” with actual respect. Nothing like Sebastian’s fake–ass friends.

the altar, Hades kissed me. I didn’t flinch. Let him take it deeper.

hat night, he came at me like something feral. Couldn’t get enough.

is breath was hot against my neck. I tried to pull away, gasping, but he just grabbed my ankle and dragged me back.

Il night. Didn’t matter how much I begged–he didn’t stop.

inally, as the sun started creeping through the windows, he stroked my back softly and let me drift off.

d barely fallen asleep when Sebastian’s voice tore through the house.

Married?! Are you fucking kidding me?!”

hen the door exploded inward with a crash.

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