Luna jerked in her sleep but she was too deep in the slumber to wake up and realize that her mate had received damage.
The sky was dark outside and the whole city was engulfed in serene peace.
However, within the temple, chaos had ensued.
[Above,]
Hades didn't question nor doubt.
He just jumped back before something slashed down and created a deep gash in the floor.
His forehead was glistening with sweat, his breathing uneven as he continued to move around, dodging the attacks of the Goddess.
A column of water burst from the floor where Hades had been a second ago.
[Left!]
He pivoted instantly, barely avoiding the slicing arc of another magic wave. It carved through the marble wall like paper.
The air was heavy with mana, every breath sharp in his lungs. His muscles burned, but he kept moving.
Another torrent of water slammed toward him—this one twisting midair like a serpent. He ducked, felt the icy whip graze his cheek, leaving a stinging line of blood.
[Behind you!]
