The three of them were now seated in an empty restaurant, the tension thick in the air.
"Okay, we need to talk," Ares said firmly, interlocking his fingers on the table.
Diana and Livia both looked up at him, their expressions a mix of confusion and apprehension as they straightened their disheveled hair, caused by the speed of their transport to the restaurant.
Ares paused, his eyes darting back and forth between Diana and Livia. His expression was serious and contemplative, as if he were weighing his words carefully.
"I know you both have feelings for me," he said, his eyes meeting each of their gazes in turn, "...and I have feelings for both of you as well."
With a single sentence, Ares had changed the dynamics of their relationship. His revelation marked a pivotal moment, as he made the decision to embrace the role of a harem protagonist, and pursue relationships with both Livia and Diana.
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