I could not grasp why Ares was so adamant about my presence at this ridiculous event, but I was completely over it. If I remain here, I fear I might lose my grip and fucking shed some blood. I take Ares to the side.

"I leaving this place, right now," I declare.

"Kitty." He starts to speak, but I cut him off.

"No Ares, I can't do this. I will not tolerate being disrespected when I have done nothing to deserve it." Inside me, pain and rage intertwined.

"Honestly, I ...