The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros) novel Chapter 273

(King Pison’s Pov)

I was still deep in sleep when I heard a harsh whisper in my ears.

“Get up!”

At first, I ignored the voice and snuggled deeper into sleep. It's been a long time since I ever felt so… comfortable.

“Get up now!”

My eyes opened and I sat up.

The room reeked of death and a dark shadow hovered above me. It was so thick it looked like a cloud amidst the dimly lit room.

Hades.

For a moment, I assumed I was in some kind of trance, but when I balled my fists and dug my claws into the flesh of my palm, I knew this was real.

This was unusual. As much as Hades was my deity, he never revealed his presence in this manner.

I watched the cloud sweep over to one side of the room into a human-like form, although there was nothing else to it, it was just shadows.

“You refused to heed my warnings.” Hades's voice rang out in the room.

I frowned, sitting up “I don't understand.”

“Eden.” He snapped. “She's gone.”

I frowned, finding it a little difficult to understand. My eyes widened suddenly, and I whipped my head to the side to check the bed for Eden.

She wasn't there... And something felt missing. Instinctively, my hand reached for the pendant on my neck.

Empty.

Eden stole the antidote.

If she was after the antidote, that would mean she knew exactly what it was used for.

I jumped to my feet as shame washed over me. “I am so sorry,” I tried apologizing but Hades growled loudly that I shivered “If she interrupts with our plans, I will punish you severely!”

With that, he vanished.

I bowed quickly, and scurried to track Eden with her scent.

Hades warned me, but I allowed myself believe that Eden could be bought with a taste of power. I had been foolish, and she was just deceiving me all along.

I clenched my jaw in fury. I was going to teach her a terrible lesson she would never forget. Then I mindlinked my top rogue warriors

“Eden, my soon-to-be bride is missing. Find her and bring her to me!” I ordered.

“Yes, your highness.” They responded