The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 267

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Chapter 267

Chapter 267

He forced a light smile. “Meds to dull the pain, sheer will to keep going.”

Those few words made Athena’s heart ache.

When the pain hit, he’d take medicine.

When he collapsed, he’d drag himself back up, no matter how bad it got.

Ferris was determined to amass enough wealth during his lifetime so that Gale could live out her remaining years in comfort.

What Athena didn’t know was that all his relentless efforts were also for her sake.

He had already divided his assets. half designated for Gale, and the other half quietly transferred to Athena’s name.

There was another important reason for this trip.

Nimbial bordered the Westernlands, where merchants traded in rare treasures found nowhere else in the world.

Ferris intended to purchase some of these as wedding gifts for Athena.

“When are you leaving?” Athena asked, knowing she couldn’t go with him and already planning ahead.

She made a mental note. ‘I need to pack extra precautionary medicines for Ferris, just in case!

Ferris looked at her with reluctance, his voice gentle and clear. “In five days.”

“Alright. Wait for me,” Athena replied with determination.

Five days would be enough for Athena to prepare all the life–saving remedies Ferris might need.

Four days flew by in the blink of an eye.

During those days, Athena shut herself in her room, fully immersed in brewing medicines, including hemostatic powders for wounds and vitality pills to restore strength.

All sorts of remedies filled up a whole chest.

Each bottle was clearly labeled and carefully sorted.

Athena carried the medicines as she walked Ferris to the city gates.

A bitter wind scattered the last snowflakes, glazing the ground with ice.

Huddled in her fox–fur cloak, Athena’s nose turned rosy from the cold.

Ferris stood before her, looking down, his eyes brimming with reluctance.

“I’ll return before the end of the year,” he promised softly.

Gently taking her hand, he said, “Wait for me. When I’m back, we’ll celebrate together.”

“I’ll be waiting,” Athena replied with a smile.

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It was followed by a pang of heartache.

Once, he was carefree, roaming the world at will.

But ever since his heart had found its anchor, the wanderer in him faded.

Now, all he wanted was to stay by Athena’s side.

“Alright, you should head back now.” Ferris forced down his reluctance and gently adjusted Athena’s cloak.

He untied an emerald pendant from his waist and placed it in her hand. “Keep this with you. It grants you authority to mobilize the Mcgee family’s personnel and access funds from any of my businesses.”

Athena looked surprised. “This is too valuable. I don’t think I should take it.”

Ferris pressed her hand back, half teasing, “Unless you don’t want to marry me.”

He firmly placed the emerald pendant in her palm, then leaned in and whispered by her ear, “Mrs. Mcgee, I’m counting on you.”

Athena’s heart trembled. Ferris gently pinched her cheek before climbing into the carriage.

A snowstorm was brewing, he needed to hurry.

Getting caught in the blizzard would be disastrous.

Athena kept watching until Ferris’s carriage vanished from sight, only then turning back.

The warmth of his touch still lingered on her cheek, a burning sensation that refused to fade.

“Miss Monson, are you missing Mr. Mcgee already?” Trina teased with a mischievous grin.

Athena gave her a glare. “Trina, you’ve gotten quite bold lately.”

But Trina just linked arms with Athena, grinning cheekily. “Mr. Mcgee is so gentle and thoughtful. He comes from a good family, he’s wealthy, and he always indulges your every whim. If I were you, I’d hold on to him for dear life.”

Athena smiled faintly. Just as she was about to return to the city, an ornate carriage slowly approached.

The man inside lifted the curtain and stared at her from a distance, his face stormy with displeasure.

His piercing gaze could kill.

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