Hades And Persephone Quotes

“His black hair was blowing in the wind that surrounded him, and she realized that the storm had come from him; he was the wind and the rain; he was the storm; he was life.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“I bear the weight of countless generations. Those who came before me and I will carry the fruit of the generations who will come after; I am life; I am death; I am the reckoning itself.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“We all are spun of golden thread”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“I am sorry, Persephone," he whispered, "for daring to love you, for letting my darkness touch your light.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Strange, is it not, that you would risk everything to protect a man you do not love?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Which category do you belong in? Are you a pawn in this game? Or a queen? Are you dark or light?" He raised his eyes to hers. "Are you good or evil?"
She pulled the piece from his fingers, careful not to brush her skin against his, and placed it beside Hades. "I belong to the dark. I belong beside my king. And if you have forgotten that I am a queen, I have not.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Some places are so dark that even dreams cannot flourish there. I warned you once, queen, to be careful, and I will repeat this warning now. Take care not to venture too far into the darkness, for men have gotten lost and never found their way back. How much more valuable would a queen be to the monsters that lurk in the shadows."
-Hypnos”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Typhon!" Hades yelled, his voice resonant. "I will bury what is left of you in the fires of Etna." He crashed the whip hard against the ground. "I am the son of Cronus, King of Darkness, and I do not fear you.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“A new patch of flowers grew as another drop of saliva dripped from Cerberus' jaw. "Your poison has begun to bloom," Hades observed with a grin. "Your mistress, Cerberus, has taught you well.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Forger!" the king bellowed, his voice echoing across Tartarus. There was no answer. Hades leaped up, grasping the edges of the jagged mountainside, and began climbing the steep cliff until he reached the highest of the twin peaks. The amber flame of Tartarus lit the high mountain. "Unnamed One, show yourself!”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Forged from Chaos, weaved from the entrails of Ophiotaurus... and," he continued slyly, "dipped in the blood of Uranus.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“The Cyclops' deep voice shook the mountain. "To destroy the snake, you must kill what nourishes it.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Nyx was just visible behind the wall, her eyes glowing like stars in the darkness of Tartarus.
"Let me know when you are ready to see your father, and I will guide you to the palace myself. The Blood Moon draws near. Adjust your eyes, Pluto, to see what is so clearly in front of you." With a wave of her hand, the gates slammed shut, and the Goddess of the Night vanished from sight.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“The king brushed his hand over the throne, the fragile stone crumbling to dust beneath his fingers.
"Do you believe in forgiveness? Can an evil man be redeemed?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Hecate stood over him then, and she seemed taller, her pupils narrow slits like the cunning glare of a serpent. "Oh, Aidoneus. Aren't you tired of being afraid? Aren't you ready to take control of what is inside you?"
"No," he denied, his voice a growl. "I do not wish it. I wish to forget."
"Forget." Her laugh was low. "When the marks are so deep inside you, they are etched on your soul? Do you truly believe you can forget? You cannot be that naive.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“He knew that the stars shone only for him, that the sky existed only for him, and he tried to dismiss his brother's words; yet there was fear deep within his warped soul, for as he peered at the galaxy that belonged only to him, he felt what he always felt- nothing.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“I shall cover the lands with my power! I shall name it snow, winter, and it will wipe out all life! I will watch his kingdom wither!”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“How many times can you say I love you?" He whispered the words softly so that only she could hear them. "A lifetime isn't enough.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Hecate's eyes flashed with anger. "Do not compare me with that drivel. I have no shrines, little bird. Those who need me may seek me in their kitchen as they break their fast or in their bed, in the dark of night, when wicked thoughts fill their mind.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Time to let it die," Hades said softly.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Is this reality or a dream?" she whispered.
"Being with you has always been a dream."
For some reason, the words made her inexplicably sad.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“This was his burden to bear, this unlovable king, his penance. He was alone, and the light would never touch him. It was what he deserved.

As they drug yet another prisoner away, Hades lifted his head. "Let the next one in," the King of the Dead demanded.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“He tore his eyes from her face and looked out the window, his dark hair obscuring his expression. "I woke up next to the Lethe once- I do not remember why.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“My damnation stains me, Persephone, with you... with all of you. A crimson stain, a cursed badge I forever have to wear. My history is written in your world- it will always paint me as a monster until I become the very thing I have been pictured to be." His gaze moved gently over her. "Until I become what you think I am.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“I could warn you about the dangers of letting a wolf loose with sheep," he said with shadowed eyes.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“A wolf with a lamb, he thought with disgust, remembering Aphrodite's warning. And how he wanted to... devour her.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Oh, Persephone," he whispered, "if only you could lie with your eyes."

He stood abruptly, and she heard him leave the room. And as she remembered the dampness on his face and the sheen in his eyes, she realized that it had been tears that had shone in their depths.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“Neither light nor wind makes its way here, yet the king's sun enters." Her eyes adjusted to the darkness, and she could vaguely make out an approaching figure. Draped in a long, thin veil, he reached her, and bony fingers gently grasped her hand, lifting it to his covered mouth for a soft kiss. "You do not visit my kingdom often, Queen Persephone. Your nightmares keep you awake. They keep you from me."

"Hypnos," she whispered, resisting the urge to pull away from this strange God. "I have not come to talk about my dreams," Persephone continued. "You know who I am; do you know why I have come?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“What is this?" she asked in a trembling voice.

He brushed the silken web almost reverently, and she felt the contact within herself, within her spirit. She had felt that touch before, but the memory fluttered from her mind, leaving only shadows in its place.

"Don't you recognize it?" She shook her head. "Persephone, this is your thread of life.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow

“She did turn then, her hair whipping across his face as she regarded him with narrowed eyes. "Strange that a God of Death would want to bring life into the world."

Hades smiled, though it did not reach his eyes. "I was not always a God of Death, Persephone. My time here has taught me how closely death and life are intertwined. From death comes rebirth; from endings- new beginnings. If I could, I would trade all the riches in my kingdom for something more priceless- a family that loves me.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades And Persephone: Curse Of The Golden Arrow