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My Dear Athena

Author: Zee Wesley
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-16 04:06:00

Nikolai

A bright ray of sunlight hit my eyes, pulling me from unconsciousness. Blinking against the harsh light, I raised a hand to shield my face and slowly pushed myself up from the grass beneath me.

My heart clenched as my eyes scanned my surroundings.

I was here again. Back in this place. This nightmare I knew too well. A memory that had haunted me all my life. A past I could never escape.

“Get up already! Don’t be a lazy ass!”

A familiar voice rang through the air, softening the ache in my chest even as it deepened the wound.

I turned toward the sound. The sunlight faded just enough for me to see ‘her’ riding toward me on a horse, her golden hair flowing like silk in the wind.

She was breathtaking. Effortless grace and strength in every movement. And that warm, teasing smile... it always left me powerless.

As she neared, I quickly rolled out of the way to avoid being trampled, then got to my feet. She laughed, a sound like music, as she slid off the horse and ran toward me.

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