Hades (Contemporary Mythos Book 1) by Carly Spade

Author:Carly Spade [Spade, Carly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-12T16:00:00+00:00

Sara begged me to go snorkeling despite my known fear of underwater life. Specifically, the kind with pointy, sharp teeth. Hades said he’d put in a good word with his brother and promised I wouldn’t get eaten by a shark, so I eventually agreed to go. Far too caught up in his brooding, Hades had no desire to come, so it was the perfect opportunity for some girl time.

“At least you didn’t try and get me to go scuba diving,” I mumbled, twirling the snorkel mask around my finger by its strap.

“I knew I didn’t stand a chance with that one,” Sara said with a snicker.

“Beautiful day for a swim, ain’t it?” Rupert asked.

I put a hand over my eyes to block the sun. Rupert and Michelle walked up, snorkel masks in their hands.

Sara rolled her eyes. “Great.”

“Rupert saw you two walk past with your masks and thought it sounded fun. I’m just glad to do something other than drinking like a fish at the bar, frankly,” Michelle said, giggling.

“How convenient,” I responded with Rupert’s words from yesterday, narrowing my eyes.

Several other people arrived in spurts. The resort host was the last to arrive, standing at the front of the group.

“A few ground rules before we embark. First, we are to stay as a group. There are things in the water that could harm you, and if you stray from the group, it’s harder for us to help you. Second, if you see a shark, we’ll use the universal symbol,” he put a hand over his head like a fin, “to let everyone know there’s been one spotted. At this time of day, I’ve only ever seen one while doing these snorkeling excursions, and I’ve been doing this for years. Don’t worry.”

I made a ‘pfft’ sound, haughtily crossing my arms over my chest.

“The most important rule is everyone has fun and enjoys peering down into the mysteries of the sea. Make sure the mask is tight and secure over your eyes, so no water seeps in and keep that tube above the surface. Unless you have a set of gills, human lungs aren’t a big fan of water.”

He smiled, and a couple of people chuckled at his corny joke.

“If any should get in, simply blow out.” He winked and slipped the mask over his face. “Let’s go!” He shoved the tube into his mouth and hopped off the dock.

I barely had my flippers on when everyone jumped in. Sara and Michelle hopped off the dock. I was about to follow when Rupert’s hand gripped my arm.

I squinted behind my mask. “What are you doing?”

“What does Hades really do for a living? We both know he’s not a bloody funeral director,” he said, his grip tightening on my bicep.

“I have no idea what you’re getting at.”

His nostrils flared. The skin under his right eye twitched. “Bloody level with me here. Is he in the mafia? Some kind of organized crime unit?”

“You’re hurting me,” I growled.

His chest heaved, and he let go, running the back of his hand under his nose.

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