AKIRA'S POV

I had felt just about every emotion that came from Ares. But the emotions I was feeling now were heavy– glaring.

It ranged from hurt to disappointment and then to anger. The anger was more prominent. It was pumping through my veins, fast. And it was what woke me up from unconsciousness.

And it was all my fault. If only I had listened.

I inhaled slowly as I tried to figure out where I was with my eyes shut. I was on a bed– that, I figured.

But there was someone here, someone who wasn't Ares was sitting very close to me. Although I knew Ares was in...