Morning arrived too early for a goddess suffering an identity crisis.

Mason woke to sunlight spilling across silk sheets and immediately regretted existing.

He lay still, staring at the ceiling.

Then the memories of yesterday returned; Being in a Goddess Body of all bodies,the assassin,the giant eye in the sky and worst of all;The midnight visitor.

He sat upright instantly."No more lovers," he declared firmly.

Athlian hummed inside his mind.’You say that now.’ 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"I mean it."

’You said that after the seventh one as well.’

Mason froze."Seventh?"

Athlian did not answer.

Mason buried his face in his hands.

"I need a system,rules,boundaries and consent forms."

’You are redesigning divinity like office management?’

"Yes."

Before Athlian could mock him further...a knock echoed at the chamber doors.

Three precise taps.

Mason frowned."Enter."

The doors opened slowly.Saleem stepped in first, bowing.Behind him stood a man.

And instantly,the atmosphere changed.

He wore simple warrior clothing rather than noble silk,no jewels,no arrogance.

Just practical armor scarred by years of battle.Dark hair tied loosely and steady eyes Quiet strength radiated from him not overwhelming like gods, not seductive like Athlian’s lovers.

It was grounded like a human.

He knelt immediately."My Goddess."His voice carried reverence but also restraint.

Mason felt something strange tighten in his chest.

Athlian’s presence stirred sharply.’Draca’

Mason blinked."This is him?"

’Yes.’Her tone softened in a way Mason had never heard before.

The man lifted his head slightly but avoided direct eye contact.

"I heard of the assassination attempt," Draca said quietly. "I requested audience to confirm your safety."His tone was filled with concern.

Mason studied him carefully. Unlike Zereth, Draca did not approach,he did not assume closeness.He kept distance as if respecting invisible boundaries.

Athlian whispered faintly ’He always does that.’

"Stand," Mason said.

Draca rose slowly,their eyes met and Mason felt it immediately within him;Comfort,Unexplainable calm,No pressure,No expectation,Just warmth.

It confused him more than divine power ever had.

"You came personally?" Mason asked.

"Yes."A simple answer.

Saleem watched the exchange carefully, eyes moving between them.

Mason noticed something else.Draca’s gaze never drifted across Athlian’s body.

Every other man had looked at her with desire. Draca looked at her like... a person.

Athlian spoke softly inside his mind.’He never wanted my body,he just wanted me.’

Mason swallowed."And why," He asked carefully, "would a human risk approaching a goddess?"

Draca hesitated.Then answered honestly.

"Because titles do not matter when someone you care about may be hurt."

Silence filled the room.Even Athlian went quiet.Saleem discreetly excused himself, sensing privacy was needed.

The doors closed and Mason suddenly felt nervous.Which made no sense...He had faced gods yesterday,yet this man unsettled him.

Draca stepped forward slightly.Then stopped himself."You seem different today."

Mason almost laughed.Apparently everyone noticed.

"I survived something difficult," he replied.

Draca nodded slowly."I can see that."

Athlian’s emotions stirred again;regret, distance, unresolved feelings.

"Why did you reject him?"Mason asked internally.

’Because loving him meant vulnerability.’

"And sleeping with strangers didn’t?"

’That required no heart.’

Mason understood immediately.Athlian had hidden from real attachment behind pleasure and control.

Draca cleared his throat gently."I brought something."

He reached into his cloak and removed a small wooden carving, which is simple and handmade;A tiny figure of a woman sitting beneath a t

"I made it during patrol," he said awkwardly. "You once said you wished you could rest without worshippers watching."

Mason stared.The gift was... personal;he’s a thoughtful human.His chest tightened unexpectedly.

Athlian whispered quietly:’I never accepted his gifts.’

"Why?" Mason asked.

’Fear.

Mason took the carving slowly."Thank you," he said sincerely.

Draca froze.

Shock crossed his face."You... accepted it."

Mason tilted his head."Was I not supposed to?"

Draca gave a small, almost disbelieving smile.

"You usually refuse."

Athlian felt embarrassed inside their shared soul.

Mason sat down, still holding the carving.

Draca remained standing respectfully.

"You may sit," Mason said.

Draca hesitated."Are you certain?"

"Yes."

He sat carefully, leaving the proper distance.The contrast hit Mason immediately.

Last night’s chaos and today’s quiet presence.Two entirely different worlds.

"You look tired," Draca said gently.

Mason laughed softly."I am learning how exhausting being a goddess is."

Draca’s expression softened."You do not have to carry everything alone."

The words landed deeper than expected.

Athlian whispered ’He always says things like that.’

Mason felt her emotions again;longing mixed with fear.

Before he could respond; A sudden shout echoed outside the chamber.

"MY GODDESS!"

The doors burst open as Zereth rushed in dramatically. Behind him followed another handsome noble,and another, and another.

Mason’s soul nearly left his body.The Comedy Squad had arrived,all speaking at once.

"I heard you were injured!"

"You ignored my message crystal!"

"Why was Zereth allowed the first visit?!"

Draca stood immediately, confused.

Mason stared at the growing crowd of attractive men filling the chamber like an unauthorized fan club.

Athlian laughed uncontrollably inside his mind.’Your past has come to greet you.:

Mason pointed desperately."OUT!"

Nobody moved.

One of them leaned close."My Goddess, shall we resume tonight’s schedule?"

Draca’s eyes widened slowly.

He turned toward Mason."Schedule?"

Mason wanted death to come...immediate death.

"I CAN EXPLAIN," He said quickly.

Athlian laughed harder than ever before.

And for the first time,Draca smiled...not out of jealousy nor anger but just amusement.As if he already understood something Mason himself had yet to realize.

Amid chaos, shouting lovers, and rising embarrassment...The true story finally began.Because the Goddess who once avoided love...Had unknowingly just met the only man capable of changing her fate.

And Mason Michael; A man trapped inside a goddess had just encountered the one person who made this strange new world feel like home.