“Alright, we’re done. You won’t need any supplies, so don’t go packing bags so everyone knows you’re leaving.”
“Well, this is going to be fun,” Ahren hums, strumming his fingers on the desk before his screen goes black first.
The call ends, and we sit back. “They literally said we aren’t allowed to engage,” Brock says.
“The enemy really is fucking powerful,” Artemis agrees.
“Yes, so we follow the rules. We stick to the plan, and like Leo said, we prioritise safety.”
“Aye, boss,” Renji agrees with a nod.
“You aren’t even going,” Theo scoffs.
“I was going to say we should have more witches, but we have El Rey Carmesí, the King of Witches. That’s a powerhouse,” Carter says.
“Yeah,” I say. Still… I need to make sure everyone returns safely.
We all get up to leave, and I mind-link Renji.Can you get Sienna back to the dorm? I just want to have a word with Ares.
Sure thing. This is nice; you finally don’t mind me accompanying her. Not jealous anymore?he teases, butI just give him a pointed look, and he grins.Alright, alright, you’re not in the mood, but on a serious note, I’m glad you’re going to talk to Ares.
Yeah, I know,I reply before looking at Sienna. “Head back to the dorms. I’ll be there soon.”
“Sure you will, meanie,” Artemis says with a pout. She’s a little salty about the whole room situation.
“Ares, can I have a word?”
Ares stops midway to the door and cocks a brow. “Sure.”
That’s a start.
Everyone leaves the room slowly, and Sienna places a hand on my arm fleetingly before she leaves the room as well. The door shuts, sounding loud in the room that is now very silent.
“Look, I know the last few months haven’t been the best between us, and I’m sorry for whatever I did-”
“Don’t fucking do that then. You don’t know what you did? Then why are you apologising? Because you’re a fucking saint?”
“Alright, then tell me. Tell me the issue, and I’ll fix it,” I try again. I’m fucking frustrated, too. It’s as if he has no interest in fixing things between us.
“You’re the genius. Figure it out,” he says, standing up and walking towards the door.
“Ares.” He stops, and I walk towards him until I stop in front of him, blocking his path. “Look… I’m sorry for always acting like I’m in charge or telling you what to do. I know I’m not that much older, but you’re still my brother, and I’ll keep on looking out for you, even if you hate it. I’m not trying to piss you off, Ares. Can’t I fucking genuinely give a shit about you?”
He frowns, looking at me before he shakes his head, shovingpast me and storming out.
I sigh heavily, pinching the bridge of my nose. At least he didn’t argue… that’s a start, right?
The Price
Sienna
“How do you feel?” Mama asks as she combs her fingers through my hair.
I nod. “It feels good, it’s better than the glamour. I just wonder why I can’t shift back…” I sigh softly.
“I think it might be because your demon form is not yet complete.”
Tilting my head, I look at the fountain that sits in the centre of the garden. Before leaving for Egypt, I made a stop at home. I know how worried Mama was about a mission abroad. I get it, too, especially since Dad never came back.
