“Gods, he is the worst,” Ariadne said. It took him a few more breaths before his heart stopped racing, and then he met her gaze. “He isn’t the worst, believe it or not,” said Dionysus. “But Theseus certainly is.” “What are you saying?” “I’m saying he isn’t wrong about Theseus,” said Dionysus. “If Phaedra doesn’t go back to him, he will come for her. He’ll come for you.” “We knew that going in,” she said. “Are you saying you regret it?” “I’ll only regret it if anyone gets hurt,” he said. He could tell she didn’t like his response by the way her lips flattened.
