Chapter Twenty-Nine

Alora.

I couldn't sleep the rest of the night and Ares hadn't woken up either, the sun blared through the dark curtains and I was almost tempted to roll under the bed because I knew Seth and Victor would be coming in very soon to meet Ares.

I turned to Ares who still slept tiredly on the bed, my mind drifted to what had happened last night and I drew my legs closer to my body as the door slammed open.

Seth walked in angrily, arguing with Victor who stood behind him quietly. I grew scared as Seth tore me an angry gaze before his eyes widened in shock at Ares still on the bed.

"Fuck! He needs to stop sleeping in on days we have important meetings. The elders will be arriving next week and things need to be in order before then." Seth was saying as he walked towards the bed to shake Ares who groaned loudly and turned slightly.

Victor took a silent stance at the door, resting his back against it and folding his arms as he watched Seth.

For a second, I thought Ares would wake up