79: The Burn of Betrayal

Jodie's eyes widened in shock as Lucy's words cut through the air, leaving her breathless. "No. Wait, what...what are you talking about, Lucy?" She stuttered, her mind racing with confusion.

Lucy's expression was a mixture of malice and satisfaction, as her eyes gleamed with a sinister light. "Oh, come on, Jodie. You're not that naive, are you?" She sneered, her voice dripping with venom. "I mean, Ares was pretty convincing; even I was jealous, but please tell me you know he never had any real feelings for you. He didn't rescue you from no man's land; you were captured. You were brought in here to be sacrificed, and after last night, I guess to warm his bed too."

Jodie's face felt numb, her thoughts reeling as she tried to process Lucy's words. "No... that's not true," she whispered, her voice shaking with uncertainty. "You're lying."