Chapter 71

Ares POV

Akia scoffs and looks away. My anger instantly flares, and Adolf is right there with me. I will have to teach her some discipline, or we will continue to have problems. I’ve come too far to let something as minor as a strong will stop me from having what I’ve always wanted.

I reach out and grip her chin between my thumb and index fingers. I pull her face toward me, forcing her to look at me. “I don’t like being ignored, and I don’t like your attitude.” There’s a fire in her eyes, but there’s also desire.

“We have nothing to talk about, Ares. You made yourself very clear earlier.” Akia fights against my hold and turns her face again. I let Adolf have control, and he growls into the room.

“I said I don’t like your attitude.” I move closer to her and spin her around so her back is against the open door. I pus