His Abused and Depressed Mate

Phone Call

That's what I thought their bedroom looked like. Simple, yet modern. You guys are allowed to think otherwise, just putting it out there aha

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Athena's POV 

I woke up completely naked beside Chris. My groin was in pain and it burned, but it was worth it. Chris looks so peaceful and lazy in his sleep, it's really cute. I rolled over so that I was at the edge of the bed, so I could get up easier, but Chris pulled me back into his arms, "Stay in bed with me... Just a little longer," his voice was low and husky, how could I have said no? I turned over to him and wrapped my arms around his waist. I kissed his cheek as he pulled me closer, leaving almost no space between us. The feeling of his skin on mine set my heart on fire, in a cuddly and cozy way. I trailed my finger across his strong back, making Chris smile and nuzzle his head closer to mine. He's my everything. I caressed his back and inhaled his mesmerizing aroma. This man can hold the lives of himself, Ben and me above his head, and rarely crumble, he's the strongest man I know. Well, he does have Alpha blood coursing through his veins, but so do I and I'm not strong, I'm weak,

"Chris?" I whispered,

"Yeah?" he returned, opening his eyes,

"Have you ever thought about marriage?" I questioned out of pure curiosity,

"Every day," he smiled and kissed my forehead, "You?" 

"I-I, um-" I was cut off by Ben's crying, "I'll go get him," I went to get up, but Chris pulled me back down, 

"I'll get him, you just rest," he stood up, letting the thin sheet slip off of his body. There he stood, in his naked glory. I ogled over my nude mate, staring at his abs, pecs, biceps, calves. All of what I could take in. I loved every inch of him and I never wanted to forget any detail. I observed as he slipped some sweatpants on,

"Going commando?" I giggled and he opened the door,

"It's very... free," he left and walked into the hallway. I listened to the retreating footsteps before closing my eyes again. The sight of Chris nude and in my presence sent Maria crazy, 

'He's such a babe! And he's OURS! I'm so lucky!' She squealed in my head,

'Shut up!' I rolled over and shoved my head into the pillow. Why is she so annoying? I know he's attractive, I don't need someone pestering me about it every second. I breathed in the scent of the room, it reeked heavily of sex and sweat. I heard Ben wailing again, but the cries just got louder. I covered up as the door creaked open and Chris was holding Ben,

"Hey, Ben wanted to see you," he handed me our eight-month-old baby and sat on the bed beside me,

"Hi, baby! How are you today?" I hugged Ben and kissed his little forehead. I cradled him in my arms before lying down again, "You are the most handsome baby I've ever seen,"

"He gets it from his dad," Chris smirked and pressed his lips to my hand,

"True," I responded. I looked up at Chris through my eyelashes and noticed his cheeks crimson. Ben gazed over at me before laughing, he's such a strange baby, but I love him. I sat at the edge of the bed and laid Ben down before attempting to stand up. As I got onto my feet, my legs wobbled horribly and I toppled onto the floor.

"Athena! I knew letting Cole handle you was a bad idea," Chris held me up and hugged me,

"No, no, it's fine, I'm fine. Cole did great," I snuggled into Chris' warmth since the floor was freezing cold,