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His gaze drops to my mouth.

“I felt it.”

Something warm curls through my stomach.

“Well, I should hope so. I’m very good with my hands.”

His eyes flash.

“Show me.”

I laugh.

“Wow. You really don’t waste time, do you?”

“Time is something I’ve endured far too much of.”

There’s something in his voice that makes my smile falter.

For a moment, he doesn’t look arrogant or amused.

He looks lonely.

Then he lifts his chin, and the commanding god returns.

“Come here, Calla.”

I fold my arms.

“Excuse me?”

“Approach.”

I stare at him.

“Did you just order me to come to you?”

“Yes.”

“Like a dog?”

His brow furrows.

“I do not understand.”

“Clearly.”

I plant a hand on my hip.

“Listen, Your Divine Hotness. I don’t know how things worked back in ancient Greece, but we live in a civilized society now. You can’t just summon women and start barking orders.”

He considers this.

“Would you prefer I summon you gently?”

I bite back a smile.

“I’d prefer you ask.”