When they got home, Winona went straight to Jackson’s room. The moment she saw him fast asleep, a weight lifted off her chest.

“Good, he finally fell asleep,” she whispered.

“It seems he’s out,” Ares’s voice came from behind her. “You don’t need to sleep in my room tonight.”

Her eyes widened as she turned. A sharp reply almost rose to her lips, but she bit it back and slipped away. After a quick shower, she decided she would stay in Jackson’s room that night. Before she ...