#Chapter8

Aphrodite

I almost died.

I almost died.

It was like I could feel my life… my soul leaving my body, and I was absolutely helpless to do anything about it.

I’ve been alive for 200 years, and have seen a lot. My tribe is certainly no stranger to torture, and my father on occasion would encourage me to watch people being tortured. Learn how to do it, for when I took over and would have to get my hands dirty.

I’ve seen a siren be torn apart by dogs. Watched one get skinned alive. Heard the heart wrenching shouts of pain, but nothing could compare to the time I...