Chapter 84

Hephaestus POV

It was ready.

I stared at the burning metal in my hand. It was very bright and hot, newly created, it was fucking red, that showed me how pure it was.

Satisfying.

It shone brightly in the light. It was the last creation mother asked for. She hadn't shown up since the last time. It made me wonder if Olympus was still safe.

She should be here already.

Hades's realm couldn't have taken over. Olympus couldn't be defeated. Why was she not here yet?

I placed the weapon close to the others, then I felt her presence in the castle.

Always on time. She was here at the right time. I walked out of the forge. I headed to the living room where she was.

I needed to meet her quickly before Nat and the kids noticed her. I couldn't lock the doors against them now. I had asked her to trust me, it would be heartbreaking again to get anyone locked in. The best way was to attend to Hera quickly.

I heard a