|| ATHENA'S POV ||

As Titania stormed into the room, her anger palpable in the air, I felt a cold knot form in the pit of my stomach. I knew that this confrontation would not end well, but I was determined to maintain my composure, no matter what insults or accusations were thrown my way.

"What is the meaning of this, Asher?" Titania demanded, her voice sharp and accusatory. "Why is that...woman still allowed to roam freely within the castle walls?"

I bristled at the disdainful tone in her voice, but I refused to rise to the bait. Instead, I met her gaze head-on, my expression carefully neutral as I...