Chapter 21

• Athena
• Our eyes widen before I try to stand up and hit my head once more. I close my eyes in an instant as I rub at the spot, cursing mentally. Alex's grip on my waist tightens which causes me to open my eyes and look straight into his. 
• I look away immediately, ''Um—'' Furrowing my eyebrows in process as I hold onto his hand, slowly removing them away from my waist, ''I should go.'' My voice came out as a faint whisper.