Chapter Twelve
Athena's Point Of View.
The opulent mansion seemed to grow more mysterious with each passing day . Gunner's loyal employees moved through the halls like shadows, their eyes ever watchful . Their hushed conversations and the subtle exchange of glances made me feel like an outsider in my own home.
One evening, as I wandered through the lavish halls, I overheard snippets of conversations that sent shivers down my spine . "The Silver Lord has enemies closing in," one guard muttered to another, his voice laced with concern.
"He's been keeping the Luna too close, don't you think?" another one whispered, shooting furtive glances in my direction.
The words hung in the air, leaving me feeling uneasy and vulnerable . Was I just a pawn in some dangerous game?
As the days passed,
