TRIANGLE

Ares didn't say a word. He just grabbed Angel's hand, and led her down with him.

Her heart slammed continuously against her chest, caught between bursting out in excitement that their little plan worked, and acting normal.

"He likes her more than he's willing to admit," Xander, who had watched everything play in silence, whispered into Ivar's ears from behind.

"Yeah, he does. Who wouldn't though? She's charming."

Xander looked sharply at him, but kept his initial thoughts to himself.

"She is charming. But also out of reach. You must remember that."

"Did you when you had her prancing around the pool with you?" Ivar subtly fired back.

Taken aback by his response, Xander lifted a brow.