|| VIKTOR's POV ||

As Nico recounted the events of the night, his words cutting through the tension in the room like a knife, I felt a surge of guilt wash over me. How could I have been so blind, so quick to judge Athena without knowing the truth? My heart ached with remorse as I listened to Nico's account of her selfless actions, his words a stark reminder of the depth of her kindness and compassion.

"I can't believe I doubted her," I murmured, my voice thick with emotion as I turned to Agatha, my eyes blazing with anger. "You lied to me, Agatha. You made me believe that...