Athena drifted into a peaceful sleep, her body wrapped in the warmth of Mors's embrace.
The night air was cold, biting against the skin, but the closeness of their bodies created a cocoon of heat.
Despite the comfort, Athena's mind remained alert, guarded by the lingering doubts and uncertainties about the man lying beside her.
She couldn't trust him completely, not yet. They were bound by the law of marriage, but how could she truly place her life in the hands of someone she barely knew?
The weight of her cautiousness pressed heavily on her chest, yet she couldn't deny the sense of security she felt when he held her.
For tonight, she would set aside her doubts. But only for tonight. As the minutes passed, her mind slowly drifted, and before she knew it, she was lost in the depths of a dream.
