**Lysander**

I can't believe what I just saw.

Gaia—timid, weak Gaia—just defeated two Gamma daughters.

In combat.

With a knife.

And she didn't just win. She dominated. Moved with precision and confidence I've never seen in her before.

'She's been training,' Ares says, pride in his voice. 'Growing stronger. While you wallowed in regret.'

I watch as she walks toward me, Gina at her ...