Chapter 213

Olivia POV

The cathedral was breathtaking up close, every inch covered in intricate marble carvings and statues. Hundreds of spires jutted skyward, each topped with its own sculpture. The facade alone could have kept me occupied for hours.

"It's impressive," Alexander admitted, tilting his head back to take in the full height.

"Impressive? That's all you've got?" I elbowed him gently. "This took nearly six centuries to complete. Six centuries of artisans pouring their lives into creating something beautiful."

"When you put it that way, yes, it's extraordinary." He wrapped an arm around my shoulders. "Want to go inside?"

The interior was just as stunning as the exterior promised. Enormous columns stretched toward vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows cast colored light across the st