Let me know if you like Chris' POV. If you want me to stick to Athena's, I can try but no promises! The book is almost over anyways :(
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Chris' POV
It's time to die down. Athena and I have both been crying messes tonight. She's curled up in a ball on the other side of the bed, away from my hold. I don't think she knows I'm awake, but I am. She's lightly sniffling, her breaths are shaking. I turned over to cradle her, but before I can even touch her, she stands up and wobbled to the door, "I'm sorry," she whispered before walking down the hall. Why would she be sorry? I rubbed the side of my face and stood up. I used the bathroom and walked downstairs. I noticed her sitting at the dining table, laying on her arms. I noticed blood pooling out from her elbows.
I ran down and held her up, "Athena, baby! Fuck!" Her eyes rolled back and that's when I noticed all the blood. She had a huge knife under her arm, and her wrists were slain. I roared and carried her to the bathroom. I ran the bath and held her fragile body in my arms, "No, no, no, no, no! Please, no. Why would you do that," I cried out. She was so perfect!
I quickly undressed and put her in the warm tub, "Please, please wake up! Athena, come on!" the water quickly flushed red as her arms entered. My eyes poured tears, hoping Athena would wake up. I held her hands and wiped the blood, over and over again but nothing was working.
I felt my heart shatter, my world smash, my life crumble. I love her so much, I couldn't even focus on breathing while I saw her in this state. Her head rolled to the other shoulder, and her breathing hitched, "Athena! Why the fuck did you do that? Are you okay? Shit, h-why?" I asked. My heart felt relieved but still broke,
"Just l-leave me. G-go away! I don't w-want you to see me li-like this," She covered her body, but the water was so dark I couldn't see it.
"You could've died! I'm never leaving your side ever again! Please, please, please don't ever do that again. I couldn't afford to lose someone else that I love. D-don't cut, Char- Athena. P-please don't cut," I kissed her new marks, showing as much affection as I could,
"C-Chris, we just got ou-our baby taken away from u-us. You c-c-..." she took long breaths. I held her cheek, "... You can't tell me not to c-cut,"
"Baby, you were progressing so far. I was so damn proud of you-"
Athena started shaking horribly, "C-Chris, something's happening!" she yelled before her neck twisted.
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I jolted awake. I looked around, Athena was on my chest. Thank fuck she was okay, that was by far the worst dream I've ever had! I saw her eyes were glistening with tears, then she abruptly shook up, "Chris?" she mumbled in her sleep, then cuddled closer to me. I don't think she knew I was awake yet, "Don't go," she murmured. This was the second time she slept-spoke. I hugged her tighter and kissed her forehead. She was calming down and kept quiet. I couldn't sleep after what I just dreamt, plus it just wouldn't be right to continue that nightmare.
I tried everything to get that scene out of my mind. Her blood everywhere, her body violently shaking, then her head twisting 180⁰. I will never forget about dreaming that.
I caressed her hair, it was surprisingly completely soft. It made me so mad to see her in that sorry state. I hated seeing her hurt- it made Cole extremely furious.
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Athena woke up a couple of hours later, and I remembered the dream so I hugged her immediately. She hugged me too, I don't want to know what was going on in that pretty head of hers, "I love you so much, baby," I whispered,
She tucked her head closer to mine, "I love you too," she sniffled and wiped a tear,
"Oh my God! Is your head is still the right way?" I quickly checked her face, rotating it to both sides, "Thank God!" Athena pulled me into another tight hug,
"W-what do you mean?" she asked,
"Just a nightmare," I whispered. I held her small, fragile body closer to mine,
"What was it about?" she whimpered.
I pet her hair, "Y-you were cutting wi-with a big knife. I helped you, r-ran you a bath. Blood everywhere. You started to sh-shake a-and your head turned ar-around. B-but you're okay n-now," I was shaking. That dream was horrifying. I've never been this scared in my life, seeing her dead sent shivers up my spine. I've killed many, but her dying would be so much worst!
"It's okay Chris. I'm okay," she tucked my head under her chin and played around with my hair,
"Please don't go. I need you, I can't live without you anymore," I murmured,
"I'm not going anywhere, I promise,"
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We got out of that very emotional state since all of the Pack's Alphas must have a meeting. I went very casually. I ordered Kat to stay with Athena for safety reasons, I'm not taking any chances. She's changed me more than anybody ever has, and I loved her for it. I loved every one of her curves, every one of her thoughts, every one of her words. She was pure happiness to me, I didn't have to lie about who I was.
I got to the meeting at the most expensive restaurant and met with the other Pack Alphas. I was the youngest Alpha there, out of all 9. I saw everybody, even Liam. He grinned slightly as he noticed my uncomforted state from the morning.
We all made deals and only one of us are leaving empty handed. All of Liam's deals with me either included- Land, guards, weapons, money, or Athena. I refused to make any deal with him, and the other Alpha's took after me. Wise decisions.
Athena's POV
I sat in the living room with Kat. I could barely speak to anyone. I missed Ben so much and he's only been gone for a day! He was my little sunshine and he was ripped from our custody. Now, all I wanted to do was hold Chris. He was holding both of our lives up, only God knows how much I love that man! Chris was the most amazing person I knew! He's slowly taking me out of depression and my habit of cutting! I loved those late-night movies, I loved those early-morning hugs, I loved when he wrapped his arms around me, I loved when he made me feel happy, I loved him!
Chris came home about four hours later. I immediately ran into his big, loving arms, "I missed you," I half-cried,
"I missed you too, baby," he hugged me back and kissed the top of my head. He held me so strongly, yet gentle and caring.
"What was that about?" I asked, burying my face into another one of his amazing smelling shirts,
"Deals. Plans. Attacks. The normal,"
I gently held his cheek, "I'm going to go before you two bang to the moon," Kat chuckled. My face flushed,
"Kat! We're not going to- Why would you say that?" I embarrassingly asked,
"The entire Packhouse can hear you moaning! John and I can barely sleep," she told us. Chris mind-linked me,
I like how loud you are, it's hot and it turns me on.
I gently elbowed him, "M-kay! Well, I'm going to go see John! Toodles!" Kat hopped over to the Packhouse,
"Finally, I can have you all to myself," his lips brushed against my ear. I held the back of his head and planted my lips onto his. His lips were so soft and gentle, I craved more. He hoisted me onto his hips and drove me to a wall. I proceeded to take my shirt off as Chris kissed up my arms,
"I knew you two were going to fuck!" Kat chuckled,
"What the hell are you doing here?" I pressed my chest onto Chris' so she wouldn't notice the black bra I had on,
"I forgot my phone. Carry on," she laughed as she left, again. Chris started to suck on my collar-bone.
"S-stop. I'm not in the mood anymore," I hopped down,
"That's okay. I love you, baby," He kissed my forehead and we walked into the living room,
"I love you too,"
Four Days Later
"Chris, could I run into town alone for a bit?" I asked as we lazily sat on the couch,
"Why do you have to be alone? You can go, but someone is coming and that person will be me. Okay?" he replied.
I sighed and looked at him, "I have to go alone. It's private business,"
"If someone isn't with you, you're not going- What about Kat?" he keeps stopping me from doing what I need to. It's pissing me off!
"Like I said. I have to go alone. Please?" I responded,
"No," he stated,
"But, Chris-"
"No! You're NOT going into town alone! Do I make myself clear?" he yelled straight into my face,
"I HAVE to! It's important!" I snapped back,
"Well then, just scurry the hell along! I don't fucking care if you get fucking kidnapped!" he roared. Those words hurt, a lot.
"Chris-"
"No! You have to get some fucking shit done alone! Just get out already!"
"Stop fucking yelling!" I screamed at him.
"If I could choose, I wouldn't have fucking chosen you as a mate! You're so fucking annoying, aggravating, irritating, obnoxious, persistent, and so god-damned needy!" My heart stopped. I started bursting out in tears,
"I'm sorry," I whispered, "I'm sorry that you're an idiotic, alcoholic, cheating, dumbass, cruel, fucking murderer!" I pointed in his face and stood up, he followed, towering over me. He grabbed my shoulders and held them tightly, "Don't fucking touch me!" I pushed him three times. He roared and pushed me to a wall,
"Why don't you go slit your fucking wrists in the fucking tub? God-damned weakling!" He gritted his teeth and spat at me. I slid down the wall and held the back of my head,
"Maybe I will," I murmured. Chris has never hurt me like that. I winced in pain as blood trickled down onto my fingers.
Chris crouched down to my level, "Don't ever talk to me like that again!" he warned. I kicked him over and ran further into the house. He chased me, but I made it into the master bedroom. I locked the door and contemplated everything. Should I cut? Should I stay? Should I leave? Should I die?
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