Chapter 7:

The Aunts’ Spoiling Ritual

more bonus stories of the blood briars


“Take this.”

“And this.”

“And this too.”

The twins sat surrounded by gifts.

They accepted each one with perfect composure.

“Thank you,” Peresphone said.

“We will remember your generosity,” Hades added.

The aunts melted.

“They’re so polite!”

“They’re terrifying,” one whispered.

“Yes,” another said.

“We love them.”