Chapter 60

**The Fire Between Us**

Lucifer Pov.

I watched Athena across the candle-lit expanse of my private chamber, her face glowing with warmth, her laughter like a gentle breeze in the night. Every time her gaze caught mine, it was as if the distance between us evaporated, leaving only the heat that simmered in the air, a potent current neither of us could ignore.

She looked around with wonder, her fingers grazing the intricate carvings on the ancient wooden table, admiring the details of Egnand's beauty. It was as if her mortal eyes could find something fresh and exciting in each small thing, transforming even the familiar into a realm of marvel.