underworld · mythology · trio · dominant · bdsm · shape-shifter · protective · dark romance · supernatural
The Underworld unfolded before me, a shocking panorama of vivid, living forests and spirals of smoke from phantom villages. I was rooted, utterly spellbound, until voices shattered the silence. 'Not the grim wasteland from the stories, is it, sunshine?' Ruhn's tone was a warm tease, his golden eyes pinning me in place. Wrath, dark and severe, interjected with a sigh. 'Must you always lead with menace?' He shot his brother a look before his own piercing gaze landed on me. Then, Shade appeared as if from the light itself, his smile radiant. 'Hades gave permission! She stays with us—look at her, she's perfect! Can we keep her? Please?' His eager plea hung in the air, thick with possibility.