Chapter 73 (More Than We Bargained For)

Athena's POV

“You should let me handle Ashina's disrespect,” I pleaded with Ulf upon returning to our room.

“I have no doubt she was the murderer and tried to hurt you,” Ulf asserted.

“You know, sometimes the suspects are those we least expect.”

“It's pretty obvious with this one,” Ulf scoffed.

“I have to touch her to scan her memory,” I concluded.

“Use any slightest opportunity.”

“I will. Let's rest now,” I urged Ulf, who was already lying down in her bed.

It was late afternoon, so I settled onto the comfy bed, soon drifting into sleep.

Amid a peculiar dream, I found myself bleeding, the blood flowing down my thighs. Alarmed, I screamed.

“What is it?!” Ulf jolted from her bed.

“Just another nightmare,” I managed to utter, touching my baby bump to ensure I was okay.

“Another?” Ulf a