Author's Note

A HUGE Thank You! ❤️

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to every single person who's taken the time to read, vote, and comment on Athena!

Words can't even begin to describe how grateful I am. ❤️

I started writing as a form of escapism during a tough time, but I NEVER expected anyone to actually read it. I remember thinking, "If even five people check this out, I'll be thrilled." So the fact that so many of you have connected with the story is absolutely mind-blowing! 😍

Looking back at the early chapters has made me realise just how far I've come as a writer since the beginning. I'm by no means perfect now (I'm still learning, and always will be), but I've grown SO much in the last seven months. Before this, I hadn't done any creative writing since I left school waaay back in 2009! 😅

At some point, I do plan to go back and polish the earlier chapters, but for now, I'll be focusing on my other Daryl stories:

📖 We Ain't Ashes

📖 Solace

📖 Indigo.

You can find them all right here on Wattpad. I'm so excited to take you on more Daryl journeys with fresh ideas, new OCs, and lots of twists and turns along the way.

I really hope you enjoy them as much as you've enjoyed Athena should you choose to read. 🤞

Once again, from the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU! ❤️❤️❤️ I love you all.

Lorelai xxxxxxx

P.S. I do still have ideas for Daryl & Ath's journey - so this may not be goodbye to them forever!