Athena’s POV
I found myself utterly moved by the thoughtful way Ralph chose to celebrate my birthday, it surpassed any expectations I might have had.
Seated in the dining room, the intimate gathering included Ralph, Tala, Tidwulf, and Gonzolo, a setting I found delightfully cosy.
Ralph, ever the observant one, complimented Tala on her radiant smile. I couldn't help but agree, her teeth did indeed sparkle.
“Tala. Your teeth are sparkling," Ralph remarked, and Tala confirmed she had undergone teeth whitening that very morning. Gonzolo injects his character into the conversation.
"Do you know what Tala ate after getting her teeth cleaned?" We all raised our eyebrows, anticipating another one of his dry jokes.
"The dentist!" he exclaimed, emitting laughter. Tala growled playfully,
