"It is simple, Lord Ares, I followed you," I tell him with a wink as I step down from the altar. "I am High Priestess of Phaistos, which also means that I am also responsible for other public shrines in the surrounding area. Hence, my presence here would not be unexpected by most."

"I see," he says.

He still seems somewhat uncomfortable and disconcerted by my presence.

"So, will you join me in returning to the villa?"