“How many times must we pick apart a prophecy when we all know there is no avoiding Fate?” asked Athena. “Are those supposed to be wise words?” Hera asked. Athena narrowed her eyes and lifted her proud chin. “You should not even be allowed a voice here,” said Ares. “You and Hestia abandoned us on the battlefield. Cowards!” “Do not pretend you participated in battle out of loyalty,” Athena shot back. “You only wished to satisfy your bloodlust.” Ares pushed off his throne and took up his spear, but Aphrodite stepped in front of him, and the anger that had overtaken him seemed to vanish. “Is she
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