She's been through a lot, and it's changed her.' 'Don't pretend like you didn't notice anything weird about her,' Aphrodite said. 'You're gonna have to do better than that,' I said, getting a sick feeling in my stomach. 'Oh, and by the way, while we're talking about power changing people, you need to remember that when you're dealing with Stevie Rae.' Because now I've done my share of stupid things, and I kinda think I'm not done doing stupid things-as depressing as that is.' I also understand a lot of the stupid things you've done.' I smiled and added, 'Not all of the stupid things you've done, but a lot of them. 'Well, you were right about them and me, and I understand that now. I said power changes people, but I was talking about the people around you.' I've said lots of hateful things to you.' 'Well, this particular time you said something about the fact that power changes people and that it makes them mess up.' 'Remember the hateful thing you said to me not too long ago when you thought I was perfect?'Ī small smile tilted up her lips. 'And why the hell shouldn't I hate myself? Everyone else hates me.' Her words sounded sharp and mean, but her eyes were filled with tears. When I did finally speak, I surprised myself by saying exactly what was on my mind.

I didn't say anything for a second, thinking about the fact that I had been the cause of Aphrodite's losing her popularity, her power, and her boyfriend. Now I'm none of those things, and I'm a human who has scary visions and I don't know what to do about any of it.' I want to be popular and powerful and dating the hottest guy in school. I just want to be what I was before you showed up here and all hell broke loose.

'I don't f**king know! I don't want this.' She pointed at her fake Mark. 'I meant, What are we going to do about all this life-and-death stuff that's going on?'

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