Daphne's POV

“Shit.” I cursed myself when I heard Ares question. Kiel had made me promise not to tell or say anything about this, now my impulsiveness was on the verge of landing me into trouble. I had to think quickly.

“Answer me, who told you this?” Ares boomed in again, interrupting the train of my thoughts.

“Told me what?* I blinked innocently, feigning ignorance.

“You just said you won't die in my hands like the maiden I killed, which maiden are you talking about?” Ares asked with gritted teeth.

“Oh that,” my mouth made an ‘o’ sound and my mind worked furiously to come up with a lie.

“Well?...