Chapter 91

Aphrodite's mate breezed out of the room. She jerked herself free from Athereld's grip, attempting to stop Dylan. However, Athereld pulled Aphrodite to a stop, embracing her body from behind. "Let him go," Athereld mumbled, burying his head in Aphrodite's hair against her neck. "Please." Aphrodite's heart was pounding like crazy all this time. Now that the adrenaline was fading, she felt a throbbing pain in her head. "Get away from me!" she blurted out. She kicked and pounded Athereld's chest until he pulled back, her eyes blazing with rage. "Aphrodite," Athereld took a step forward, hands out in a calming gesture. "Don't!" Aphrodite sharply said, taking a few steps back. "If you don't want me to go berserk, that is." Athereld covered his face with his palm, crouching exhaustedly on the floor. "Please, listen to me," he pleaded. "There's nothing to listen to," Aphrodite said calmly, hands balled into fists. ''How dare you meddle with my life when you still have those unse