Chapter 20

She left the threshold and stood by his chair.

"You do realize what he said is true right? Her blood has to be spilled."

He heaved a sigh before answering. "I know Ciara. I just can't explain the weather a felt when he posted a threat to her."

"My husband said you're going back tonight. When will we see you again?"

He pondered her first few words for a few seconds. Soon he`ll be able to call Athena ‘mine.’

“The next time you see me, I will be with your Queen.”

“Alex.” she placed a hand on his shoulder as she usually does to comfort him. “What if she rejects you? What will you do then? Have you considered it?”

“It not an option to be considered. The balance of the entire kingdom depends on her acceptance.”

“So you hope to keep lying to her till she accepts you?”

“Yes! So mind your business.” he angrily brushed her arm off his shoulder.

“As you mentioned her acceptance affects the entire kingdom so it is my business.”

“For now I will give her space and then I will woo her and she will f