Phobos looks down at her like she's crazy, and Eirene agrees for all of a second. Who is she to deny the words of her own father? Common sense sneaks back in a few moments later.

"Eirene, my love, I think you've been spending too much time with those humans. It's affecting your personality." He glances over at Clark dismissively. "Take him back to wherever he came from. Say goodbye. We have much to discuss before the equinox."

...

"Phobos, I'm not your wife. You can't order me around." Eirene's trying to keep her voice low; this is a little humiliating, especially in front of Clark. She also yanks her arm away.

Which only prompts a backhand across the face, hard enough to knock her down. "You will obey me, woman."