The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 601

After wrapping up affairs in Pulence City, Athena turned to her mother’s affair.

Her mother’s rompies had been buried outside of the city. Athena knew it was her duty in retning her properly and offer respect, she mother’s departed soul could finally rest in peace.

With everything at home settled, then set out alone.

Shrouded in the moming mist, Athena’s slender figure looked heartbreakingly fragile,

Just as Athens was about to leave home, she suddenly froze in her tracks.

At the entrance stood a gleaming ebony carriage.

Kander was dressed in loose robes with wide sleeves and a emerald belt at his waist. His plain attire softened his usual air of authority, making Him Shak more like the boy next door.

Xander broke into a warm smile at Athena and said in a low, inviting voke, “Heading out? What a coincidence. I’m going out too. We can keep each other company.

Athena stared at him in astonishment, her beautiful eyes widening slightly

Joy swelled in Athena’s heart, but she betrayed nothing on her face. Looking at him with only feigned surprise, the asked, “Princexander, haven’t you gone back home yet?”

Xander let out a helpless sigh and said, “If I go back now, I’ll just be asking for trouble. Honestly, if I were to return, there’s only one person I’d want to bring back with me.”

Xander fixed his gaze on Athena, making it perfectly clear that she was the only one he

wanted to bring back with him.

Achilled fragrance suddenly wafted to Athena’s nose as Xander’s tall figure cast a shadow over her Flustered, she looked up–arly to meet his deep. smoldering gaze.

The intensity in his eyes sent waves of heat through her chest, making her heart flutter wildly

Athena hastily averted her gaze, though her heart was pounding wijdly in her chest.

Her cheeks flushed slightly as she awkwardly changed the subject. “Prince Xander, where exactly are you headed? How did you know we’d be going the same way?”

“Wherever you go, follow,” Kander murmured in a velvet voice, his gace so tender it could melt her defenses

Athena felt her defenses crumbling under Xander’s tender gaze. Behind her, Trina was practically bouncing with excitement, clenching her fists and silently cheering for Athena.

“Miss, say yes. Please say yes!‘ Trina urged silently in her heart

On the rooftop, Jessa rolled her eyes in disbelief

At that moment, Jossa felt a deep sense of helplessness washing over her.

Jessa couldn’t help but think, “Prince Xander invincible on the battlefield, yet when it comes to romance, he turns into a clueless child.

To hell with it. He should just marry Athena first and worry about the rest late

‘Feelings can grow over time, but at this slow pace, when will be ever win her heart?”

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Chapter 601

Perched on the rooftop with a mischievous grin, Jessa brased, “I’ll leave this one to you, Prince Kander. I haven’t had a proper l overdue for some serious time ofl.”

Xander fixed Jessa with a frosty gaze. “I never gave permission

Before he could finish, Jessa had already vanished with a few nimble leaps

Xander could only swallow his words and sigh. “She grows more insolent by the day”

Athena’s eyes crinkled with laughter at the banter. Once Xander made up his mind, no one could change it.

She thought, “Since he is determined to accompany nie, then so be it.”

Truth be told, she rather enjoyed his company.

Athena stepped into Xander’s carriage, the two sharing the ride while Trina and Marquita High followed in the one behind

Athena’s laughter kept drifting from the carriage, while Trina and Marquita’s eyes crinkled with delight.

nd this year?”

Trina whispered eagerly, “Marquita, do you think Miss Athena and Prince Xander would get married

Marquita paused, then said, “If General Perkins can make it back to Pidence City safely, wedding bells may soon be ringing Prince Xander has helped Miss Athena so many times, surely that’s enough to win her heart.”

Trina perked up at the mention of Kurtis. “General Perkins dotes on Miss Athena. He’ll surely want her to be happy: Now, she will finally have someone who truly cares for her. After all she’s been through, her days of hardship are finally over.”

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