Chapter 111. Home Again

Athena

As the sight of the mansion unfolded before me, my breath caught in my chest, and a deluge of memories came rushing back, threatening to overwhelm me. It felt as though they had been lying dormant, waiting for this precise moment to resurface and drag me away from Sebastian. Miles away.

The mansion, once a dark, foreboding cage, now seemed to radiate with an otherworldly glow, contrary to my expectations.

It was painted a resplendent shade of white that shone in the evening light. The trees surrounding the property no longer obstructed the rays of the setting sun.

Despite being at a distance, I could see the verdant garden had sprung up in the back.

Yet feet remained frozen to the ground, my mind reeling, and my heart racing at an alarming pace. I longed to move forward, but my body lacked the strength to do so. Just then, Sebastian took my hand, and his touch sent a shockwave of memories coursing through me, including the day he had purch