Chapter 11. Passion

His jaw clenched at the way she was absorbing him. That little enchantress.

Those mighty footsteps stopped in front of her room. The pillars supporting it were adorned with white lilies – an insignia of her chambers.

“There was a time when I found these flowers simple…plain even…too light for the ink Underworld. Although a night changed everything… The girl who was born on a magnificent starry night changed everything.”

Her breath hitched when his zealous gaze traced her soft features. She was comfortable, almost too peaceful as he was carrying her in his arms.

His steps didn’t falter as he entered her chamber heading straight to the bathroom. The rose quartz floor made her head spin with its royalty…it seemed like small white lotus were floating beneath the transparent floor.

“Pink – a color which was so outrageous to be seen here – a place where souls are punished for their deeds.” He chuckled.

“But your favorite color, goddess.”

A blush c