Aphrodite's POV I take the sage and burn one edge of the bundle before placing it in the holder, letting the wind carry the smoke. I sprinkle the salt in huge amounts again as I place all the potions and herbs in order. I was a fool to even think she would take after Athena. But she is all Dimitri! She is truly her father's daughter and that makes me even more irritated. I wish Athena was still alive. She lost her life because of my stupidity. Even though I walked out of the witch village and spent my lifetime guarding over Samika, the guilt is still there. It doesn't seem to go away. But then there is Samika who is a carbon copy of Dimitri. Her short temper. Her lack of understanding the situation. She would be a disgrace to Athena if I have to be utterly honest. Through the corne

