Chapter 32

"They sacrificed my Erim at the altar of high priest when I was twelve, it was either they took turns in raping me or killing him." Selene's voice was grave and painful.

Persephone didn't know what to say but tears gathered in her eyes.

"I kept screaming and thrashing but they decapitated him in front of me and... didn't stop there. I remember running barefoot after they ripped off my clothes. I was naked and cold... they were going to rape me in front of his dead body so I fought back.

I ran as far as I could and then stumbled in the temple of Lord Hades. It was dark, abandoned and I was still a child... I-I didn't knew what to do. I wanted to kill myself but Erim's child was in my womb." Persephone's breath hitched as her fist clenched in fury.

"Lord Hades saved me that day."

"Do you still love him... Erim?" Selene smiled sadly.