Chapter 80 (Half Victory)

Athena's POV

In thorough detail, I laid out my findings, outlining the weapons at their disposal. 

My finger traced the location of Ashina’s soldiers on the map, emphasizing the sole entry point. 

"If you pull any tricks or betray us, consider your neck forfeited,” Ulf threatened Damian. 

"Ulf?" I queried, raising an eyebrow as she playfully draped her shoulders, eliciting a collective chuckle.

Damian took charge, instructing Gamma to ready the soldiers for a calculated attack the following night.

"What about Ashina?" Ulf inquired, her gaze probing.

"I must deliver a verdict on her and Zeeb, a public reckoning to serve as a warning to others," Damian responded with conviction.

"It won't be simple, especially considering she's your mate," I cautioned. 

Ulf, unrelenting, fired back, "It was no trouble when he sought your demise."

"Ulf," I scolded.

"Whatever."

A rare mome