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KALILA’S POV

Ares stepped into the living room in the evening and Wendy emerged from the stairs. I was watching Ares’s reaction with utmost interest and I could tell that he was stunned by her sudden presence.

“Wendy? What are you doing here again?” He asked, shooting a glance at me, then staring back at her.

“Oh come on, Ares, don’t sound so disappointed.” She said with a hint of annoyance.

“I know I am.” I remarked bluntly and she glared at me, but I didn’t spare her a glance.

“It's not that I’m disappointed,” Ares started and I rolled my eyes, why was he trying to make her feel better? Or was he really not disappointed? “But this is just too sudden, what did I tell you about informing me before showing up here?”

“Your phone wasn’t reachable all day.” Wendy said in a childish voice as she sat on a couch.

Ares reached into his pocket and muttered curses under his breath, he had probably kept his phone on silent while the meeting was going on.

He sighed, “Come with me.” He comm