Xenia's Pov I don't know why Ares is acting so clingy because this is definitely not his nature. I didn't tell him anything regarding sparing those Florists from his wrath because I know, as a part of the royal family, I can't always be with a kind heart. I need to be strong enough to shut down others' dirty talk, and Ares did it for me this time. But I was annoyed when he didn't tell me the name of the flower pot because I was looking forward to it. The first gift of mine given by him. I know I shouldn't think much of it. However, I can't help but feel happy with his gift. And now, back to Nikolai. Why I want to meet him? Because he has been used as a pawn in the dirty game of my life, which has been played by my so-called friend, Ava. Even though I want to confront her but I will get