Eran POV
I was deep into my laptop when a subtle shift in the air made my senses snap to attention. Someone was here. Not an intruder in the obvious sense, but enough to set my instincts on edge. I stiffened and turned toward the door.
A small figure peeked in, almost hesitantly. Athena.
My body moved before I even realized it. I stood, and she tried to bolt. Foolish, little female. I was faster. I caught her before she could get two steps away and drew her into the room.
“Why are you running, female?” I asked, my voice low, husky.
Her legs wobbled beneath her. She shook her head. “N-nothing,” she stammered.
I stepped closer, my hand reaching to brush a stray strand of hair from her face. “What are you doing here?”
“I… I was just passing by,” she murmured.
“Passing by?” I repeated,
