Ares's POV

The words I had been dreading hearing since the beginning of the day. "You may kiss the bride," I am not a kisser. Never have, and never intend to. Understand that I am not a virgin. Well, I fuck, but that is about it. I never come close to kissing women or any part of their bodies. I have never put my mouth near a woman's more than when I kissed kitty on the cheek. Alia included.

The happy visitors applaud and want me to put on a performance for them. A scene that will never, ever happen. I look at her intently. Her mouth is open and...