"Who are you?" Marcus questioned, taking a protective stance in front of Meredith.
Meredith's eyes met Atlas's and her heart galloped in her chest. He stared at her intently for a long time before he finally replied gruffly, "I'm Atlas, Elvin's nephew."
"Oh yeah, he had told me he was going to bring his nephew back. Nice to meet you, I'm Prince Marcus Wilson." Marcus murmured and stretched out his hand for a handshake.
Meredith's heart raced and her attention shot to Atlas to see his response.
Atlas stared at Marcus's hand for a minute before he took it, holding Marcus's gaze. He spoke, "It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance." While shaking Marcus's hand.
Meredith stared at him with wide eyes in shock. She really wasn't expecting Atlas to be so amicable.
He nodded slightly at her as though they were having a private conversation. And then she realized they were! He wanted her to know he would never do anything reckless.
