"I never anticipated that from you, kitty," he remarks, clenching his teeth, his gaze penetrating deep into my being.

"I understand your intentions, so I am going to step away before you say something that could upset me and lead to actions or words I will regret later. I will not provide you with additional reasons to hate me."

He then pivots and departs. Leaving me angry and drenched in sweat in the center of the field.

"Ares!" I call out to him, but he pays no ...