Chapter 79 The Risk Of Secrets

• Aphrodite's Point of View
• The night was still as Marco and I slipped out of the pack house, careful not to make a sound. Every step felt heavy with purpose—and fear. We had to wait until Zeus had fallen asleep, knowing that if he caught wind of our plan, he’d stop me, no matter how much I pleaded. My heart raced as I glanced back at the house, feeling the weight of secrecy press against my chest.
• “You ready?” Marco asked, his voice low and steady.