Darius' POV

~PRESENT DAY

“And so, my love…” I reached out, taking her hand in mine.

“That was what happened,” I said quietly, meeting her eyes. “And… I’m really sorry. You must have been worried sick. I’m sorry for not calling and —”

“Shhh,” she whispered softly, lifting her hand to my face. “It’s okay. I was worried, yes… but I wasn’t angry. I knew you had your reasons. I just didn’t know what they were. You’re also going through so much with the Patriarch… and with Zeus taking over like that.”

Her eyes shimmered faintly under the dim light. “I’m just glad you’re okay.”

I couldn’t help the smile...