Athena

The forest was alive with danger. Every shadow seemed to breathe, every rustle of leaves whispered warnings. I could feel my pulse hammering in my ears, each beat reminding me of what was at stake. Light and Liam were safe—for now—but the thought of Gian, ruthless and unpredictable, being so close, sent shivers down my spine.

Beauty moved beside me like a phantom, silent and deadly, her senses sharp, her body coiled like a predator. I followed her lead, trying to mirror her ...