Hades' POV

As I got into my room, my beta walked in, as well with a gloomy face. It looked like he was performing his responsibility as a beta under duress. I didn't like such. We were warriors and we had to endure any pain inflicted on us, whether by our fellow warriors or any other person, but especially by the ruler whom I was.

"What is it? Thought you were mad at me." I asked but he didn't say a word.

"Know it's so rude for you to do that?" I brought it to his notice and he apologized, "I'm sorry, Hades. I felt my efforts were fruitless since...