Zeus [Book One] - Rewriting

Sixteen

Zeus
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The next morning, Anya woke up in bed alone. She sighed, rolling over to Zeus' side of the bed, only to find it was still warm. Sitting up, she rubbed her tired eyes, a knock sounding at the door. She mumbled a quick, 'come in', and then jumped as she heard a high pitched scream. 

"Oh my god! You're naked!!" 

Anya's cheeks burned with red as she noticed her lack of clothing, her hands tugging at the quilt as she quickly pulled it over her body. "I'm sorry!" She yelped, attempting to stand up, but only managing to fall onto the floor. 

Athena slapped a hand over her eyes as she listened to Anya stumble across the bedroom, a loud bang causing her to peek from between her fingers. Anya cursed softly under her breath, one hand clutching tightly at the quilt wrapped around her, another rubbing her foot as she stood on one leg. "Are you alright?" Athena asked, almost laughing at the dark look that was sent her way. 

A moment of silent passed before Anya straightened up, "I'm just going to get dressed," She said, disappearing into the walk-in wardrobe, Athena giggling in response. She did not have to wait for long as Anya emerged a few moments later, dressed in a pair of jeans and a small top. Athena flashed her a smile as she then walked into the bathroom, again, returning after brushing her teeth. 

"Come on," Athena said excitedly. "We're going to town," She grinned, ignoring Anya's look of horror. 

"We went yesterday?" 

Athena shook her head. "There was one thing we forgot." A sly smirk appearing on her face as her hand grabbed Anya's barely giving the smaller girl a chance to grab a jacket before she tugged her down the stairs and towards the kitchen.

"What-?" 

Anya was cut off when another hand grabbed a hold of her shoulder, tugging her away from Athena - who was more than happy to let go - and tugged her closer to their body. The familiar sense of warmth spreading throughout her body told her it was her mate. 

Zeus buried his face in her hair, inhaling her scent as his arms wrapped around her waist, pressing their bodies together in a warm hug. "Good morning," He mumbled, his deep voice sending shivers down her spine. She smiled as she rested her head on his shoulder. He planted a small kiss on her shoulder, before pulling from the hug. "How are you?" He spoke quietly. 

Anya nodded her head, a blush forming on her cheeks. "I'm okay," She said. 

"Okay, okay, sorry to break you love-birds up, but we've got lingerie that we need to buy," Athena rushed out. "See you later, cuz," She waved, her hands already pulling a very red-faced Anya away from her mate whose eyes had darkened lustfully, his teeth biting at his bottom lip as his eyes wandered up and down his mate's petite body. The blush on Anya's pale skin darkened, the girl barely having time to wave goodbye before Athena pulled her out the front door. 

Once they were outside, Anya turned to Athena, who walked towards town, unaware of the shocked look on the future Luna's face. "What do you mean we're buying lingerie?" 

Athena grinned, the expression making Anya squirm uncomfortably. "Tomorrow is the big night; you need to look hot for your mate. None of those little girl underwear." She shook her head, quickening her pace, Anya having to jog to catch up with her. 

"Is that what you did?" She asked, curious. 

Athena laughed, "We didn't get a big ceremony like you do. But since Ares will now be part of the ceremony... I'm sure I don't have to tell you what will happen," She looked at the dark blush on Anya's face, another laugh escaping her lips. "Oh god, you're so innocent, it's cute."