Chapter 23

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 the room also.

I gasped in pain and my eyes shot open when I felt pressure on my wound.

I looked beside me to find the culprit and it was Madam Yelena.

She gave me a sad smile. "Akira, how do you feel now?"

My eyes roamed around the room and in my peripheral gaze, I saw Ares standing next to the vanity stand in my room. He was sitting on the edge of it, with his hands folded and he was looking right at me.

I quick