Chapter 69 They had Come Together

Under the rays of sunlight streaming through the window, his golden hair gleamed, accentuating his pale skin. His golden eyes sparkled like stars beneath his long eyelashes, and his lips curved into a bright smile. He seemed akin to the sun itself—radiant, warm, and inviting.

Hera sucked in a mouthful of air as realization dawned upon her.

It hadn't occurred to her earlier that this man seemed familiar—or rather, his description did.

Athena must have noticed it earlier through the guest list and orchestrated their seating arrangement. Initially, Hera dismissed Zhane and Rafael sitting together as a mere coincidence. However, upon realizing that Luke was also seated with them, she concluded that everyone important must be present. She hadn't noticed earlier, likely because she was drawn to Luke's gaze from the very beginning.

'Yeah, it's like his eyes have this mesmerizing quality that pulls her in, even from the very beginning.'