[ The king's chambers ]
"You…" Maximus's eyes flared up, gazing upon Aries, who was standing before him. "... what did you say?"
"Let's end this."
"Aries." Maximus stomped his feet toward her, stopping a step from her. "Say that with your physical body here."
Aries didn't react strongly, assessing the anger plastered on his face. "I don't want to do this anymore, Maximus."
"Shut up."
"It's been two years since we agreed on this contract and I am on the brink of death. You already had my entire life and a lot of Maleficent's power. What else do you want from me?" she remarked calmly. "Don't tell me you had grown an attachment to me?"
Maximus balled his hand into a tight fist. His entire body was shivering in anger. Knowing he couldn't hurt her because she was simply a mirage — an ability she learned — added to his frustrations.
