Nico POV

"They want to negotiate," Aaron says, catching me off guard.

I pause, and for a moment, I just stare back at him, unsure of what to say. Finally, I snap out of my daze and clench my fist in rage.

"I'm not up for another one of their petty games," I say stiffly.

"You can't be serious," Aaron throws his hand into the air and sighs in exasperation. "It's true that they are much of a headache, but won't you consider a negotiation process rather than downright war?" he asks.

"I wish ...