Chapter 25

Athena's heart skipped a beat as she saw Ardolf standing by the doorway, his gaze filled with concern and relief. The room seemed to shrink, and the world around them faded into the background, leaving only the two of them in a space filled with unspoken emotions.

A rush of happiness flooded through Athena's veins, washing away the remnants of pain and uncertainty. In that moment, all the struggles, the doubts, and the battles she had faced seemed distant and at that moment she forgot all about her hatred and revenge. She felt a surge of love for him, deeper and more profound than she had ever experienced before.

Their eyes locked, and the intensity of their connection was palpable. It was as if time had frozen, and the outside world ceased to exist. Words seemed unnecessary, as their hearts spoke a language understood only by them. In that shared gaze, they communicated volumes, the unspoken understanding of a bond that had been tested but never broken.

With hesitant steps, Ardolf ap