I clutched the gun tightly in my hand as the man dragged me towards the car.
"You're gonna pay for this!" I held the gun pressed up against his back, a gasp left his back.
"Don't even try," he said between gritted teeth.
"You're messing with the wrong person," I noisily placed my finger on the trigger.
"Put the gun down love, I got him," Harry's raspy voice spoke from behind us.
I dropped the gun and ran to his side.
"You couldn't answer your phone , could you?" I punched his side before being pushed behind him.
"I'm sorry," he quickly apologized and gave orders to capture the two men.
"Now Athena," Harry started once we sat in the car, I knew what was coming.
"I'm tired" I lied and lay down with my head on his lap.
"You are not leaving the house without me. You understand?" Harry being dominant was very attractive. "Yes Harry I do," I closed my eyes and felt Harry's hand run through my hair. It was very relaxing, which made me very drowsy and eventually I fell asleep.
I woke up to Harry asleep next to me, I was in his bedroom. I grabbed his phone to see the time and it was midnight. I yawned and rolled out of the warm bed.
I was still in my clothes from yesterday so I quickly put on his tee that was laying on the bed.
Once I wake up I cannot go back to sleep so I went to the kitchen and warmed water in the kettle.
While it was boiling, my legs carried me to the basement library.
I pulled out a book and read it while going back to the kitchen.
I put the water in a mug and popped a tea bag in it.
After it was ready I went to the living room which was now converted to some working place.
There was a huge chair in the middle of the room as if it was a throne.
The guards around looked at me as I sat there.
"Nothing to worry about guys, I'm just not sleepy."
My entire night was spent reading the novel. I stretched once I heard Harry's bedroom door open.
"Where is she? She doesn't wake up before me!" Harry noisily ran downstairs.
"Eric took her away," I joked and Harry was next to his huge chair.
"Don't say that again. I've never walked down in this! I was worried!" he exclaimed and I looked at him shirtless with just boxers on.
"Okay then go shower big guy," I patted his thighs.
"Did you sleep last night?" he knelt down in front of me where I was sitting on the chair.
"No. Found this very interesting book- AAH!" I screamed as I was picked up bridal style.
"Harry!" I kicked around as he carried me to the bedroom.
"Sleep," he practically threw me on the bed causing me to grunt.
I pulled the covers up, I had no energy to fight. So I ended up taking a long nap.
The house was quiet as I went downstairs to where everyone mostly would be.
I could hear bickering from the office.
Harry always tells me not to enter the room while they have meetings but it was past noon and everyone would be hungry.
I placed the tea on the tray with cookies enough for everyone.
I peeked in and saw Harry's expression change, it was softer.
"What are you doing here?" his voice was still stern.
"I got food," I pushed the door open with my shoulder and walked.
A chuckle left Harry's mouth and he helped me with serving everyone.
"Thanks Athena," he thanked followed by everyone else.
"You're welcome. I'll be in the training room so don't come looking for me," I tapped Harry's cheek before skipping off to the training room.
Clifford was wagging his tail, watching me train.
I was working on my dagger aims, Harry had set up a special board just for me to practice my dagger skills.
I hit the red dot in the middle perfectly and smiled proudly.
After spending some time on the treadmill again, I sat down on the ground with Clifford on my lap. I drank water while petting him.
"Saw your training. It was great," Zayn walked in and I smiled at him, waving.
"Thanks," I bowed my head and a chuckle left his mouth.
"Harry is going down to the warehouse so hurry up and get ready," he informed before leaving.
So I got ready *she's wearing the same outfit as the one above*
The jacket slid of my shoulders giving the outfit a better look.
Harry was already waiting by the car when I arrived.
"Look pretty," he kissed my cheek before opening the car door for me.
I gave him a surprised look before getting inside.
"You're being weird," I raised my eyebrows.
"What? Dad wants me down at the warehouse and I'm not leaving you alone," he got in and drove to the warehouse.
I greeted Robert with the typical kiss on the cheek before heading to his office. I like it there, I get to sit on the couch and read a book while his workers do stuff for me.
Harry was there for a long time, I ended up taking a nap.
I stirred awake when the door opened, revealing Harry.
"I'm not cooking today. Let's go to some cafe," I stood up and stretched.
Harry held my hand as we walked outside the warehouse and to the car.
He typed something on his phone before putting it away and driving to a restaurant.
The drive was silent because both of us were very tired.
The waitresses showed us our booth and we slid in opposite eachother.
I glanced at the window outside and spotted two strange looking men. They were dressed same as the men who chased me in the car.
I kicked Harry's leg and he gave me an annoyed look. I cleared my throat and gestured at the window.
His eyes widened at seeing the men walking towards the main door.
"Come on," he grabbed my hand and dragged me towards the janitor's closet.
"Harry i-" I couldn't finish as Harry had already shut the door silently and taken his gun out.
"The owners can't do anything. The men are from a mafia group, nothing scares them," he explained and pushed me behind him.
My hands grabbed his shirt tightly. This was the first time I was genuinely afraid. One reason was that these two men outside are going to hurt me and the second reason was claustrophobia.
My entire body was shaking and I couldn't breathe. Sobs threatened to leave me.
"I checked the washrooms, they aren't in there," a voice spoke from outside.
"Boss would kill us if we mess up this mission. He planned it really well and tracked her phone," the other one spoke.
My phone, it was laying on the table outside.
"She's something else though. I haven't seen a mafia woman this fiesty. You would lose in a fight with her," the first one laughed loudly.
"Have you thought of how much Harry might be getting from her though. You know what I mean eh?"
I was beyond disgusted at this point. Angry tears were spilling from my eyes, I wanted to scream.
Harry held the gun up ready to shoot as the voices were getting closer.
He held his index finger upto his lips indicating me not to make a single noise.
"Once Eric gets her, he's going to ruin her. Athena would learn her place. Also you know what is the price?"
"I've heard about the price. Not sure."
"It's her. The price is Athena, she would belong to Eric but we would get to play with her."
I wanted to barf, my throat felt choked up.
I covered my mouth as I cried silently.
Men are disgusting, Harry and I will take our revenge.
Harry pulled me in front of him and handed the gun to my shaking hands. Now my back back was pressed against his front as I held the gun with my shaking hands. Holding it in front of my body ready to shoot at any moment.
The sounds of typing could be heard from Harry's phone and then men outside shut up.
I quickly handed the gun back and Harry pushed me behind him.
Was this how he showed love? Was this affection? Protecting someone?
I shook of my thoughts and watched Harry's clenched jaw and gritted teeth.
Anger was building up inside him, there was probably a burj khalifa of rage in him now.
"I am going to murder them," he whispered so quietly I didn't even catch it at the start.
I tugged on his shirt, shaking my head vigorously.
Bam
I shut my eyes in fear.
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