Mine

Athena’s POV

“Mom” I called, running into her arms immediately as the door opened. I pressed my face into her shoulder and the tears came.

“Athena, my baby,” my mom whispered, stroking my hair. Raven was right behind me. She rushed forward and threw her arms around both of us and we held each other crying.

“Are you okay?” I asked at the same time as my mom and she nodded. “I’m fine” I said sniffing loudly.

She pulled back just a little to touch the bandage on my forehead. Her fingers were gentle, but I still flinched.

“I’m okay,” I said quickly. “It’s not deep.”

She looked into my eyes for a second, and I knew she was skeptical but she nodded.

“I’m glad you’re okay,” she said quietly.

That’s when I noticed the bruises on her arms, her cheek, and even on Raven’s body. As soon as I looked at them, Mom pulled her sleeves down and tried to smile.

I swallowed hard feeling so much anger towards that devil Paige.

“What happened?” she asked, looking behind me suddenly. Her eyes locked on the tall, burly man standing in the hallway, silently watching us. He was the guard Travis insisted he followed me in after I told him I’d like to meet them alone.

“Are you okay, did you really kill the crown prince?” she asked again, more urgently now.

“No!.. Mom I didn’t. Paige framed me for it because I caught her cheating with Hudson, Raven was also arrested for stealing because of that.” I explained.

“Hudson cheated!, that bastard.” my mom swore silently and I smiled at how muderous she looked.

“Raven I’m sorry.” I started “Everything is my fault.”

“No Athena it’s not your fault. I’m just happy we are together now and alive. We were caught by Hudson’s guards but some men rescued us and brought us here.” She said.

I looked around the house; it looked luxurious and massive. The walls were painted in soft gold and white, with long, flowing curtains that shimmered slightly when the light touched them. Everything looked expensive, the vases, marble floor and even the soft rug under my feet felt like something out of a royal palace.

But it was all decorated with the Grey family crest. A silver wolf with glowing eyes on a black shield.

“The Grey family crest is everywhere here,” my mom whispered slowly. “I don’t know who rescued us but I don’t think it’s safe here since we are wanted traitors and this clearly belongs to the Alpha’s family.” She said

I looked down at my hands that were shaking a little

“No mom… you should stay here.” I said urgently.

She looked at me closely now, waiting for me to explain but I looked away. I couldn’t bring myself to say it.

How could I tell her that my mate was Travis Grey? The ruthless Alpha king and father of Hudson we all knew and this was his property and he was the one protecting us from his own son?

“What do you mean Athena” She asked. I bit my lip and shook my head.

“Mom,” I said softly, “I’ll tell you everything later, I promise but you’re safe here and you’ll be protected that’s all that matters right now.”

She looked worried, but she nodded and I knew she’d trust me and stay. I could see that in her eyes.

“I have to go now,” I said, stepping back slowly. “But I’ll be back soon. I just needed to know you were okay.”

“Please be careful.” She said grabbing my hand quickly.

“I will.”

“Athena,” Raven called softly, like she didn’t want me to leave.

I hugged them both again. “I’ll be okay,” I whispered before following the guard out.

We reached the front of the building where a sleek black car was waiting. I slid in and sat beside Travis.

“You’re convinced they’re okay now?” he asked, turning his head to me.

“Yes.” I nodded trying to blink away the tears that was threatening to fall. Before yesterday we were the traitor family but no one wanted us dead and I was also in love but now we were wanted by the same person I loved.

My family was under death threats because of me.

Without a word Travis reached for my hands like he could read my mind. His fingers closed around mine gently but firmly.

I tried to resist it, but the didn’t let go and waves of shivers ran up my arms making me confused at my reaction towards him. It was like I wanted him to touch me even if I didn't want to admit it.

“Thanks for saving them,” I said finally, my voice low.

He smirked, just a little. But he didn’t say anything. He just looked out the window as the car started moving.

I stared down at our hands. His thumb brushed over mine slowly and that one touch made my stomach flip. I hated how my body reacted to him so easily.

I turned to look at him and gulped at how perfect his side profile looked; it didn’t help that the sun was streaming in and he was glistening. His jaw was tight and I gulped nervously. He was perfect too perfect.

“I told you you’re mine and I’d protect you,” he replied, still not looking at me. “I don’t break promises.” He said

I knew he was telling the truth and I didn’t know if I was elated or scared.

“My mom’s going to freak out when I tell her the truth,” I said, more to myself than to him.

He finally turned toward me, his eyes unreadable. “You didn’t tell her?” He asked

I nodded slowly. “I couldn’t bring myself to.” I said biting my lips.

“Will you tell her about it soon.” He asked his eyes fixed on me.

“I don’t know,” I whispered refusing to look into his eyes. How do I even tell my mom my boyfriends father is my mate and it was not just any man it was Travis Grey.

“I don’t care what anyone thinks,” he said. “You’re mine and I won’t let you go ever. That’s all that matters.”