Rejection to Rebirth: A Luna's Vengeance
I challenge, trying to stoke any remaining loyalty he might feel.
“They’ll follow the strongest leader,” Ares retorts confidently. “And once you’re out of the picture, who else will they turn to but me?”
“You’re delusional, little brother,” I snap, anger flaring. “They’ll never follow you after this. You underestimate their loyalty to me and you underestimate Mother.”
He blanches at the mention of our mother, but blinks it away. “We’ll see,” he says with a shrug. “But enough chit-chat. Enjoy your freedom while it lasts. Tomorrow, we move to the next phase.”