Chapter 40: Mind’s Eye

Ryder Shortly after realizing that I had Thomas’s ability to manipulate water I found that I had also taken a little supernatural power from Ares. I hadn’t noticed it myself but during a workout one day, Drake commented that my strength, speed, quick reflexes, and stamina were still well above that of a human or Lycan. Ares was known for all these traits which made him a feared battle god. After Zeus bound my own powers, it took me a while to recuperate from the damage my body took, but once I did, I felt physically stronger than I had before everything happened with Zeus.             After a long day, I finally let myself relax in bed. I shut my eyes and my thoughts drift to Demi. She’s constantly on my mind. I wonder what she’s doing right now. Is she thinking about me like I am her? Is she asleep? As I let my mind wonder, something occurred to me. When I was inside Demi’s head watching her memories unfold, Ares confronted me. He spoke about how some gifted beings could walk into oth