Ares was still looking at me patiently. He wanted me to respond to him, but I wasn't sure what to say.
I still thought he was being ridiculous, but it clearly meant something to him, and he obviously believed it.
“I appreciate your kind words about me; I am glad you think I have that kind of potential. I would like to be more assertive - I do feel like I am less timid when we’re alone.”
He laughed and wrapped me in a hug.
“You sound so formal right now.”
I looked up at him and he kissed my forehead as his hands slipped down to rest on my waist.
“Ares…”
He kissed me softly, and I felt myself blush deeply because I wanted to tear his clothes off and I thought that was exactly why he had done this.
He was proving a point.
I tipped my head back a little, and he moved down to kiss my n
