Orion and Athena were waiting at the large receiving hall when Soren entered.
"I hope you have a good explanation for the rumours going around the kingdom." Athena began even before he took his seat.
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh don't play dumb, Soren." Athena scoffed. "You know damn well what I'm talking about."
If it had been under a different circumstance, Soren wouldn't have tolerated her rudeness. But his mood suddenly brightened and he chuckled.
"Athena, I'm not a mind reader." He muttered. "What exactly are you talking about?"
Orion and Athena were both shocked at his calmness. Even Alec frowned in confusion.
"What has gotten into you?" Orion asked. "You are acting strangely... nice."
Soren resisted the urge to laugh again. "Is that why you're here? If you both have
