CHAPTER 20

Astraea's POV

"Zeus"

It was a small whisper that was buried under the serenity of the dark. No one could hear it.

But certainly, he did.

Though he was looking in my direction, the dark let me hide under their cover.

He focused back on the men beside him. Those words were hushed but seeing their expression it was clear that they were pissed.

So if they found me eavesdropping, I don't know whether should I run or patiently wait for them to pity me.

The scarred man was clenching his teeth as he spoke something to Zeus, who calmly listened to his furious rants.

As soon as the scarred man finished, Zeus turned his back on me, looking towards the moon.

At this point, I don't even know if he said anything or not. However, the group of men bowed back and left.

I kept looking in their direction as they walked briskly through the forest vanishing in the dark.

"Spying on me?"

I flinched as the hoarse voice came from behind. The warm breath fanned my ear and the masculine scent filled my