Page 10 of The War is Coming

“Promise, see you all soon.”

They vanished and reappeared in Hades’ home.

Frederick looked at Hades. “So, Alpha of the hounds of hell then.”

Hades laughed and pulled him closer. “That was unexpected, but do you mind?”

Frederick shook his head. “No, why would I?”

Hades leaned in and kissed him. “Then you’ll have no issue having some or maybe demons living in the Fortuna Pack.”

Frederick laughed. “Nope, I don’t think Blake will have an issue either. It must be nearly dinner time. Shall we invite your brother, my cousin and Han and have a family dinner?”

Dinner in the underworld was fun. Frederick and Battle were happily sharing embarrassing stories about each other, trying to see who could embarrass the other the most.

“I wish I had known you both when you were younger,” Han said, laughing at the cousins.

“Well, we’re the same now as we were when we were younger, just a bit more mature,” Frederick said.

Battle snorted. “Yeah, so mature.”

Zeus grabbed his hand. “You make me feel young again. I was beginning to feel old.”

Battle nudged his shoulder. “That’s what you get for being as old as time.”

Frederick looked at Hades and Han. “What about you two?”

“I’m too busy to feel old,” Hades replied.

“I don’t think about it,” Han said, although he felt lonely more than old.

“I have some news that is a bit shocking and amazing,” Frederick announced.

“Is it something strange but good?” Battle asked.

“Don’t tell me you are suddenly the Alpha of the hounds of hell,” Zeus commented.

Frederick nodded. “I am indeed. I’ve promised to run with them soon as well.”

“That’s amazing. I’ll be joining you on that run,” Battle said. “No way am I missing out on running with hell hounds.”

“Just to warn you, they’re massive. I just about reached the top of their thighs,” he cautioned.

“How did that happen?” Han asked.

“Tudor mentioned earlier that Barnabus might try and break demons out of Tartarus, so Freddy and I came down to post hounds around the outside. Some of the pack met Freddy, and liked him so much, they made him their Alpha,” Hades boasted proudly.

“Congratulations, Frederick,” Zeus said, smiling. “It will be interesting to see if you received any of their abilities.”

“Abilities?” Frederick asked, stunned.

Hades laughed. “Super strength, enhanced senses, things like that.”

“I had them already, via my mating with you.”

“Double exposure cuz, nice,” Battle said laughingly, joined by the others

“It will be interesting to see what happens in our next shift,” Zeus said.