Chapter 69

I came out of the throne room, looking down, thinking about My Lord’s words but at the moment all I yearned for was a relieving sleep.

I needed a moment of tranquility from his headache and depression.

“What happened? What did My Lord say? Did he scold you or did something else?” Jax rushed to my side worriedly, inspecting me to find any wound.

Tensed, I might not have done something like I did before and got myself hurt.

“Nothing.” I replied coldly, turning to leave for my room as I kept looking down.

“Athena?” He blinked in confusion, not sure how to react before this demeanor.

“I am exhausted, Jax. I am going to my room to rest.” I whispered and was about to take a step but he held my arm with a stern look.

“No, first you tell me if you are okay or not?” He demanded, refusing to leave my arm until I replied properly.

Exhaling, I lifted my miserable and devoid face, looking at him, earning nothing but pure compassion from him.

“Look at my face.” I called and when he noticed my look,