#Chapter42

Aphrodite

Is this… is this what stockholm syndrome is?

I’m so used to Ares that I barely fight against him anymore. I’ve learned that the easiest way to go is to give in to him, letting him do whatever he wants. God knows, he’ll do it anyways. It’s easier to just take it, and when I do, I get rewarded. He’s gentler. Nicer. Sweeter. I find myself wanting to be near him when he’s like that.

This isn’t healthy. This isn’t okay. This is toxic. I can’t be okay with this.

I try to keep reminding myself of the very clear and important things that just seem to keep...