Chapter Two
The other gods could see that Victoria was getting uncomfortable. Lakshmi smiled gently and said, "That explains why you didn't do all the rituals."
Victoria nodded. "I made a vow that none should see my naked form except him. It is why I am not married yet."
Aphrodite's jaw dropped to the floor. "How can you not want to sleep with people?"
Victoria glared at her and said, "I am no whore, Aphrodite. When I love someone, I am always loyal to them. It matters not if they love me back."
Aphrodite pouted. "Life is so boring without sex though."
Victoria's glare intensified. "Someone better control Aphrodite. I'm close to losing my temper again."
Athena sighed and said, "No one can control her."
Victoria nodded and turned to Zeus. She glared at him and said, "I'm about to do something that will offend you. If you threaten me with your lightning bolt, you will be hurt."
Her eyes promised death. Zeus gulped and nodded. Victoria turned back to Aphrodite and let some of her snake features show. She walked up to Aphrodite and slapped her face. "You have a husband that can take care of that. You chose to ignore him and cheat with others."
Aphrodite whined, "But he's so ugly."
Victoria hissed and said, "That is not his fault. He was forced to marry you too. You tear him apart everytime you cheat."
"Like I care."
Victoria lost it. Her entire body was covered in scales, and she looked like a cobra. Aphrodite got scared. Victoria said, "Aphrodite, I warned you. Now, you will face my wrath. I curse you. No one will love you again until you learn your lesson. You will be seen as the vain and pitiful goddess that you are. You will still have your powers and looks, but they will do you no good. No one will sleep with you either. So mote it be."
Aphrodite's eyes widened in fright. Ares jumped up and came to Aphrodite's defense. "You can't do that. Only another god can do that."
Victoria smirked and, without looking away from Aphrodite, asked, "Lord Shiva, will you please explain why I can do this?"
Shiva sighed and said, "Two years ago, Victoria did her penance to get a boon from me. She asked me for the power to curse and bless those she thought were worthy. I granted her this boon."
