Nathan's senses flared the instant the divine presence seized him, his instincts screaming in alarm before his eyes could even register the world around him.
One heartbeat, he had been grounded in the mortal realm. The next—without warning—he was standing within the sacred dominion of Olympus itself.
He hadn't expected this.No, in truth, who in their right mind would ever expect Athena herself to suddenly snatch them into the realm of the Gods?
Nathan's mind raced. He had sought her attention, deliberately maneuvering and behaving in ways that would draw her gaze. But this… this was far beyond anything he had planned for. Perhaps he had succeeded a little too well.
The brilliance surrounding him gradually faded. When the overwhelming flash of light dimmed, Nathan found himself in a place that felt alien, pristine, and suffocatingly divine.
