HOLLOW

•SEVENTEEN•

•Natalie's POV•
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Athanasios then began kissing my neck, specifically where he was supposed to mark me. I felt his canines poking out and I couldn't deny him any longer. "Do it," I said.

I was ready to become a part of this pack and feel connected with everyone. I felt his teeth sink into my neck and wasn't going to lie. It hurt like a bitch. But as fast as the pain came, a big wave of pleasure came over me. Soon, Athanasios pulled his teeth out so he could massage it with his tongue. He slowly pulled away and looked at me. "How do you feel?" He asks. I nod with a smile. "I'm okay." He smiled and placed a kiss on my lips. "Let's go to sleep. You're tired."

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I woke up pressed into Athanasios' chest. His arms were locked around me, forbidding me to move. I could already feel the effects of the mark. It was almost impossible to explain but I felt closer to Athanasios mentally. Like we shared a brain or something. I also felt the effects in between my legs. I was very sore but it was worth it. We were both still in our birthday suits and I'd be lying if it didn't turn me on a little. Athanasios was still sleeping but that did nothing to stop the death grip he had on me. I didn't have an inch of room to myself. I didn't even mind one bit.

Due to the darkness surrounding the room, I could tell that it was early in the morning. I decided to go back to sleep, knowing what the consequences will be later on in the day. I easily fell asleep with his warmth wrapping around me while listening to his soft breathing.

The next time I awoke, it was because of Athanasios' light kisses. I fluttered my eyes open to come face to face with his beautiful brown eyes. I move my head to the side to give him more access to my neck. "Good morning," he whispered against my neck. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the feeling of his stubble rubbing against my skin. "Morning." I murmured. I felt his tongue run along my mark causing a wave of pleasure to shoot through me. "I'll be back." His chest vibrated against me as he spoke to me. I hummed in response before he got up and headed into the bathroom.

Now that I was marked, I felt happy. Like I had taken some type of drug or something. I didn't mind it either. If this what life was going to be from now on, then I could get used to it. Athanasios reappeared into the room, doing nothing do hide his... man parts. I know it's nothing I haven't seen but it still felt weird. "Come on," He says when he reached the bed. I get up and as soon as my feet hit the floor, I am swept up into his arms. He carries me into the bathroom, rubbing circles into my back on the way.

"I could've walked you know," I explain as he sits the both of us in the full tub. The warm water surrounds us, calming my muscles. "Just thought you would have preferred to be carried after last night." He says as I lay on top of him, straddling his body. I blush, hiding my face in his chest as he runs his hand through my hair. "You're so adorable," he says against my hair. I could only smile against his chest. His hands rested on my hips while my arms were around his neck.

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We ended up staying in the tub until the water began to cool. Shortly after we had gotten dressed, Athanasios made sure to order us breakfast. I was expecting an everyday breakfast but instead, he ordered pancakes with all types of fruit to go with it. By the end, I was sure if I put one more piece of food in my mouth than my stomach would burst.

"How did you enjoy it?" Athanasios asks. I smile putting the both of my thumbs up. "It was excellent. And I can tell that you enjoyed it as well." Athanasios had about four times the amount I had. His stack of pancakes was as tall as me. "I'm growing." My eyes shot open in surprise. "Growing? You're like five hundred years old." I only earned a chuckle from Athanasios.