Fathers of Athena Konstantinos (Completed)

Snitch

Athena's Pov

I had gone limp in his arms as the relief of being safe took over all my senses. Hades let me put my weight on him and slowly slid down until we were both sat on the ground. 

I wrapped myself on him like a koala and held him like he was the only person in the world who cared for me. I couldn't let him go. 

I sobbed in his chest as I thought of everything that could've happened but didn't. I remembered how he wanted to save me, even if it meant putting himself into danger. 

He cares for me even if he denies it. 

He might not want my responsibility but he's ready to die for me. 

What more can I ask for? How can I not forgive him after this? How can I not love him for how far he’s willing to go for me?

“He was going to…” I cried but my voice came muffled as I pressed my face harder into him. 

“I'm so sorry, love.” He said so quietly that I barely heard him. 

I sniffled and moved back, still in his hold. I had to wipe my teary eyes to look at him and the guilt on his face was so heartbreaking. 

“It's not your fault.” I whispered suddenly feeling so exhausted due to all the stress. 

“I should’ve been more careful. I failed you again.” 

I immediately shook my head and hugged him. “I'm alright. I'm just… a little overwhelmed…” 

He rubbed my back and I closed my eyes trying to convince myself that everything was going to be fine. Ares might want to kill me for what I witnessed, but his brothers will protect me. 

When I heard some commotion next to me I looked back and saw some guards taking away Dan’s body. Hades instantly covered my eyes and guided my head back to himself. 

“It's over now.” 

When my eyes fell on Ares, I found him looking back at me with the same neutral expressions like none of this has affected him the least bit. 

His blood smeared emotionless face was making me uneasy so I turned away. Just then I found Zephyr rushing towards us. He looked at me with worry so visible in his eyes and kneeled next to Hades. 

“Thena, are you okay? Are you hurt somewhere?” He asked, placing his hand on my cheek. 

So what if he was a murderer? At least he cared about me. Unlike Ares, he wouldn't leave me to die. 

“I'm okay.” I answered him. 

He sighed in relief and leaned forward to place a kiss on my forehead. His lips lingered on as his hand gently rested on the back of my head. The gesture was so sweet that I couldn't help but hug him. 

I was probably not in my sane mind but after seeing death so up close, I wanted to hold onto the people who would protect me. Who cared for me. 

He gladly welcomed me in his arms and hugged me close. He then helped me stand up and placed multiple kisses on my head while mumbling, “I'm so glad you're fine. I would’ve never forgiven myself if something happened to you.” 

“Nothing would’ve happened to me, Hades was here to protect me.” 

Ares must've hated my statement because he muttered, “I killed that son of a bitch.” 

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“Feeling better?” Zephyr asked as I came back from the bathroom.