Rise of Athena

Chapter 14

It was incredible the amount of torture the mere thought brought. He hadn't been able to have his nightly sessions with Athena today since she was at the dinner table, he merited a place at the dining table since he was supposedly being the alpha's spokesperson, but with all the raucous stirred up he knew it was best not to encourage the wagging tongues, but dammit he wanted to, he wanted to whisk her away to her bedroom in front of everyone and not let her out till a few weeks later when she looking flushed and satisfied.
Extremely satisfied. Except she wouldn't be satisfied, she would want more so much she'd beg for it. So yes, he wanted to give the gossips reason to mong till their last days.But the Athena who will let him lock her with him in a room only existed in his dreams. He gave up trying to sleep, got off, and headed to the library after donning a night robe on his naked body for the sake of modesty.

He walked slowly, careful not to wake anyone who might be sleeping which wasn't necessary since his footsteps would be well muffled by the sound of the Storm that had started almost immediately after he left Athena's study - the private one in her Chambers where they took care of correspondence together - halfway to the library he heard someone behind him, well aware the same way the sound storm concealed his footsteps it could also aid in intruders break-in.
He turned fully prepared to strike and his hands found the neck of a maid he had pinned to the wall, a small shriek left her mouth and he had to put a hand over her mouth to silence her. The fear in her eyes left as she recognized him and was replaced with a mischievous glint, she probably thought this was a game of sorts and since she thought him a footman she wouldn't be afraid to make an advance at him.He thought of how best to retreat from this situation before she misunderstood further. She looked at him with seductive intent and he felt her tongue sloppily lick his palm where he had covered her mouth he quickly jerked his hand away and took several steps away from her
"We've all been eying you, you see,
I'm the only one with the Spine to seek you out. quite a body you have, let me take care of you." she purred. With his strapping six foot four inches, dark brown hair that could be easily mistaken for black and even skin tan gotten from shirtless laboring Alex has had more than his fair share of women but he thought of Athena and panicked, what would she think if she caught him in this situation, she just might stab him on the spot or worse reject him.

He stopped thinking. He ran. He ran like the hounds of hell had been let loose and were after him.He ran into the nearest room which thankfully was the library he had been headed to, shut the door, and slid the bolt in place. And then he turned to find Damien hunched over Cassandra just a few paces away. His nose flared, he would have smelt him if he hadn't been running for his... Virtue?"Is the hallway floor so hot you can't bear to walk on it like a civilized person?" Damien straightened up."What is doing here Athena?"Alex did all he could to keep his voice even."it's nothing you need to concern yourself with."She replied and Damien smirked behind Athena.Before he could absorb the smarting pain inside him, he heard the maid from behind the door." Darlin I know you're in there." "Cassandra it's not what it-"Alex Began. "I see it's hot a what that had you running, it's a who, Cassandra it seems Alex had other plans with his lover in him-" Alex was about to lung for him but stopped short at Cassandra's cool voice.
"Don't use my given name." At that moment could give all his fortune or maybe half to his enemy as he witness the look on Damien's face when he realized Athena was referring to him.

"Forgive me."He bowed his head chastised."oh, lovey come let ine give you some sugar. "The voice from behind the door againAlex nearly groaned out loud. "Damien, lead her away from here. "The stupid sod bowed and went to do Athena's bidding."
What business do you have with the girl?"She went straight to the point." She attacked me." She titled her head in question. "I'm to believe a maid whose wolf form is probably more puppy than a wolf and is barely more than a child attacked you." "harass is more the word but after listening to your facts I feel quite stupid." "Where were you going at this time?"He pondered his option truth or
lie. Humble truth went as follows; What were you going at this time?The library.Why?Blank.Or deceitful lie.Where were you going to at this time? Being away from you for too long was making me lose my mind, I needed to see you.And quite Cassandra
* swoon *To be honest and honorable or deceitful and cowardly. He went deceit. What was it the wise ones said, who runs from death lives to die another day?"Being away from you for too long was making me lose my mind
-»"Why are you lying to me?"Thunder rumbled, accentuating her words.Of course, she'd had the thunder on her side.He heaved out a breath and grabbed a nearby stool and hoisted his left leg. "It seems I'm not living to die after all. "He muttered. "You're not making sense." "That's beside the point. I need to go to my pack for a day or two, you know, to tell my alpha how maltreated I've been-"Her eyes became alert. "You should have told me when someone was mistreating you." Not when that someone is you using my heart as a doormat "Just kidding.»« Why are you going then?" "Worried I'll forget you?»"If you'll take your ring with you, I'll be glad. ""Sorry to dash your dreams but I'll be back and the ring stays on." "it wasn't a dream, I was merely suggesting... "She trailed off and pointedly looked at him with those piercing eyes."Why are you going?" "I think... It's my business."
Why hadn't he thought of this, it hadn't worked then maybe riling her up would. Or at least get a reaction out of her other than blinking. "I think your alpha should give you a
promotion."
"I'll make sure to mention to him that I deserve a promotion.""I didn't say you deserve a promotion, you don't.""
Ouch."
"You have too much nerve, arrogance and almost everything else of yours is out of proportion for a footman."
"Even my good looks and muscles?"
He teased."Perhaps."She surprised them both by answering with a small smile.
He swung his leg down from the stool and took long strides to cover most of the distance between them, he stopped when there was about a foot between them and she looked up at him, silently daring him to close the distance. He smiled and took the last step.