7 My daughter will get anything she wants

•Arius

"You've been in a good mood for the past few days." I looked at Caesar suspiciously while I sat in the library window and he stood by the shelf.

"What makes you think that?" He replied trying to seem ignorant.

"Don't you dare try me. I know you all too well. I will always be able to tell."

"..."

"Fine." I sighed, "I won't ask for the reason. Happy?" I shook my head and shifted my attention towards the book I was reading, "Any luck with the search?"

"No…"

I closed my eyes in defeat, "I searched the whole damn country when she left that day…" In frustration I closed the book loudly, "What if I can't find her this time either?"

"We'll find her!" He was suddenly enthusiastic, "I'm sure we will."

I looked at him and then smiled sadly.

"I hope so too."

The door opened and Zara entered the room with Athena, "Sir, are you here?"

"Yes. Come in."

She came in with Athena in her arms, "I gave her a bath and dressed her."