|| ATHENA's POV ||

I hated the effect that he had on me!

Biting my lips together, I was hesitating to spill the truth in front of Asher. A part of me worried that he would be going to kill Viktor right away. Another part of me feared that he would get hurt from the truth.

Whatever it was, the long-sleeved gown helped me to hide the mark on my neck. I pushed myself harder, whispering in a weak voice,

" No, Your Majesty! I..I am just worried about you.. nothing has changed.."

His eyes held mine as if he was seeing through my soul. I gulped hard under his...