Fathers of Athena Konstantinos (Completed)

Officers

Athena's Pov

“I saw it all with my own eyes. I'm sure if you search the mansion, you’ll find his body laying around somewhere.” 

The cops didn't have the nervous anticipation that I did. They stood so still which I took as their confidence. But they were too quiet, almost like they had no feelings or like they weren't allowed to move from their place.

None of them were asking any follow up questions as I dumped every detail of the whole scene on them. 

They just keep looking at me with pity. I know what I experienced wasn't the best for my mental health but I'd prefer them to take me to safety over the looks they're giving me. 

“To what do we owe the pleasure, officer?” I heard Ares speak somewhere behind me. 

A shiver ran down my spine and I instantly moved towards my saviors, standing so close that if one of the brothers decided to attack me then they'd have to go through all the four officers here. 

I see the criminal confidently standing in front of us with his brothers at a good fifteen feet distance. They look so calm like they think I won't snitch on them but they’re so wrong. I would never prioritize them over my own safety. 

My gaze locks with grandpa and I silently sign him to come stand with me. But he sighs like I've done something wrong and shakes his head staying by his sons. 

It was a betrayal. He chose to be on their side. 

“We’re extremely sorry to disturb you on a Saturday, Sir but it was our duty to inform you that…” The head officer's eyes flicked to me and he took a deep breath. “Miss Athena here has testified about witnessing a murder in your mansion.” 

“That's correct.” I spoke before anyone else had the chance to. “The guy over there in a leather jacket,” I pointed straight to the criminal. “Zephyr, he killed Eric and-” 

Zephyr chuckles all of a sudden and I fall silent. His eyes remain calmer than I've ever seen him as he addresses the cops speaking nonchalantly like this whole inquiry doesn't scare him. 

“I appreciate you taking out time to inform us we have a snitch in our home,” His eyes slid to me and I instinctively moved further behind an officer. “But you may leave now. It's our personal matter and we'll sort it out ourselves.” 

My eyebrows furrowed and I barely held myself back from scoffing. He really thinks that's how laws work. He didn't just make a mistake, he killed someone. That's not our personal matter. And he’s definitely going behind bars for years. 

“Sure, Sir. Have a good eve-” My eyes widened and I looked at the officer in disbelief. 

“What are you saying? He killed Eric.” I told him, panicking at how dismissive he’s acting. “Please believe me. It all happened in front of me. Why don't you just search the house? I'm sure you'll find some evidence to convict him.” I pleaded, holding his hand in desperation. 

I was so focused on stopping the cops —two of whom have already started walking towards the exit— that I didn't realize Ares was now standing next to me until he grabbed my arm. 

My breathing picked up and I tried pushing myself further into the officer but Ares didn't let me. He circled his other arm on my waist and pulled me back while the officer removed my grip from himself and rushed out. 

“No, officer!” I shouted with tears in my eyes. “Please listen to me! Don't go!” None of them cared and left like everyone always does. “They're gonna kill me next!” 

My pleas fell on their deaf ears and after the last one was out of sight, I finally stopped shouting after them, losing all the hope I had left in me.