Neon Gods

Persephone settles into her new life with Hades, exploring his home library and continuing to investigate the vibrant life of the lower city. One evening, she wonders aloud why Hades has refrained from another public display of their sexual relationship. Hades tells her that he is enjoying their personal time, but admits it is possible another scene between them might change things. As he teases her with the prospect of cunnilingus, he tells her he needs to know her next fantasy in order to plan. Hades pauses his attentions when he can tell she is hesitant to explain.

As Hades works to bring her to orgasm, Persephone admits that she wants to be the couple on display, in full visibility. Hades promises her this, and anything else she can imagine. As they have intense sex, he says that she will be on display in whatever ways he can envision, because “you, little siren, are mine,” and she says, “If I’m yours […] then you’re mine too” (242).

Afterward, they prepare for bed, and Persephone asks Hades to undress in front of her. She is stunned by his scars, but she assures him that he is still more than attractive to her.