Chapter 38: Affection
It was already 8:00 pm when Athena, Lanny, and Vladimir arrived at Eastern Province Port. They still had a two-hour boat journey ahead of them to reach Fortuna Grande Island. Fortunately, they managed to catch the last ferry of the evening.
Vladimir’s subordinate was already waiting for their arrival. Luna would guide them to the location of Enzo’s residence.
As the ferry sailed through the gentle waves, Athena stood by the side deck of the boat, leaning against the sturdy railing. Her eyes were fixed on the vast ocean and the night sky.
’I miss you, brother. I hope you are doing fine and living a simple yet happy life on that island,’ Athena mused to herself.
"I can’t wait to see you." Athena’s gaze wandered among the stars as if she were making a wish.
She took a deep breath, catching a whiff of the soothing scent of the ocean. Then a gentle breeze tousled her hair and she found herself shivering from the cold winds.
Instinctively, she wrapped her arms tightly around her body in an attempt to ward off the chill. At that certain moment, Vladimir approached her from behind.
With a gentle smile, he removed his coat and draped it over her shoulders, enveloping her in its warmth. "You might catch a cold if you stay here." Concern etched on Vladimir’s face. "I don’t want you to get sick."
Athena’s eyes widened in surprise as she looked up at him, touched by his kind gesture. "Thank you, V. I just want to enjoy the night view. It’s beautiful."
Vladimir loved the way she was addressing him V. This was the main reason why he named one of his clubs– V Club.