Athena received and gave greetings as she entered into the Thorne's Mansion.
As she stepped out of the car Rodney had driven, her steps hurried even though she wanted them slower—her curiosity wouldn't pay heed to her mental instructions. Her heels clicked softly against the polished tiles, and she clutched her bag a little tighter, breath shallow with expectation.
After leaving Antonio, she had immediately called Rodney while walking back to the restaurant so that her driver would find it easier to spot her in the throng of people going here and there.
Now, she lifted her hand in a small wave at Aiden as she spotted him talking on the phone near the porch. He caught sight of her, his lips still moving in conversation, and beckoned her over with a hand gesture, his brows raised in acknowledgment.
Athena leaned forward slightly when she arrived, mouthing, "Everyone is in there?" She exhaled in relief when Aiden nodded, just before ending the call.
