A year faded into nothing. Zahra stood in the entrance waiting for her impromptu guest.

Surely, the guest waited until the grandfather left to pay a visit. Zahra suspected as much. During the previous year, they never had anyone over. She cherished their peace and daily life.

“I came to pay my respects,” Darius said bowing politely. His gaze roamed around. The house was as he remembered it. Extravagant, spacious, a golden cage he never truly forgot.

“Also, I wish to congratulate you on your marriage to my younger brother,” he said. Zahra’s eyes widened from surprise. They immediately fell on the medallion resting on his chest.

The Titan seemed...