•Chapter 4•
Colton Reid.
My wolf and I were glad to Athena by our side. When he took full control, I was scared he would mark her. That's one thing Athena doesn't know about. I stared at my mate as she slept. She looked beautiful. Her hair scattered around her heart shaped face. Her big blue eyes were closed from my view. Her plump pink lips were slightly parted.
I feel guilty for rejecting her. I rejected her because she was too young and she is a human. I want her live a normal life. Those two weeks were the worst. I had to pretend that Claire was my mate. She's nothing compared to Athena. Athena, the name of a goddess. It fit her perfectly. She was a goddess, my goddess.
I watched as her eyes fluttered open and they met mine.
"Colton."She whispered, softly. It was me go crazy hearing her beautiful voice. I placed a kiss on her lips.
"What time is it?"She asked pulling away. I missed her lips on mine.
"9:37."I said. Her eyes widen and she sprung out of the bed. She started pacing back and front.
"What are you doing?"I asked, pulling the covers off of me.
"My parents are going to freak. Then I'm going to be grounded for life."She said. Her eyes were wide and worried.I walked over to her and put my arms around her waist.
"Don't worry, baby."I put my chin on top of her head. Athena was short. She was 5'4. I guess thats because she is still growing. Honestly she has the perfect body for a fifteen year old. Everyday she gets more beautiful.
"I'll explain everything to your parents okay?"I kissed her forehead and she nodded.
"Can I take a shower?"She asked, shyly.
"Yeah."I chuckled and pointed to the bathroom.
"I'll bring a towel and some clothes for you when you're finished."I said. What I wanted to saw was 'Can I join you?' but I figured she would be uncomfortable.
"Thanks."She stood on her toes and kissed my cheek then raced to the bathroom, closing the door behind her. I smiled to myself thinking about my beautiful mate.
'She is beauitful' Caden said.
'I know. How am I going tell my parents about her?'
'Over dinner. Tell she has to stay for dinner'
'Good idea' I cut the mind link.
Athena Bradley.
Colton kept his promise and left the towel inside the bathroom. I walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around me. He left some clothes on his bed for me. I quickly put them on. It was a floral dress. A pair of peach flats were next to it. Why would I need a dress?
Someone knocked the door. I assumed it was Colton.
"Come in."I said and ran my hand through my hair.
"You look georgous."Colton complimented. I blushed and thanked him.
"Why do I need a dress?"I asked confused.
"I'm going to tell my parents about you over dinner."He smiled and held my hand. I nodded with a smile. I noticed his tie was crooked.
"Wait."He looked at me confused. I stood in front if him and fixed his tie. He was looking at me the entire time. Once I was done I looked up at him.
"There."I smiled.
"I love you, Athena."He stared into my eyes seriously.
"I love you too."I entwined our hands and pecked his lips. We walked downstairs smiling. People watched us and bowed their heads as we walked passed them.
We reached the kitchen and saw his parents with Claire.
"Colton! Why did you lie to Claire?"His father yelled. He looked much like Colton himself. Colton stared at him. His grip on my hands tighten. I squeezed them gently.
"Claire isn't my mate."He said.
"Who is this?"His mother asked, nicely.
"Mom this is Athena, my mate."He smiled at me. I smiled at him. His mother squealed with joy. His father had a straight face but you could see the happiness in his eyes.
"Nice to meet you, Athena. I'm Elizabeth."She grinned.
"Nice to meet you too."I sent her a small smile, feeling a bit shy. She pulled me into a hug.
"I'm happy for you, son."His father pat Colton's shoulder as he smiled.
"What about me?!"Claire shrieked. Everyone turned to her.
"Claire, you are not my mate. Now leave."Colton ordered in his Alpha tone She huffed and walked out of the kitchen either way.
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"How old are you, dear?"Elizabeth asked as we sat down at the dinning room table. I looked at Colton and he gave me an encouraging smile.
"I'm fifteen."I said quietly. She looked surprised but covered it.
"Age is nothing but a number. You are the youngest mate I've ever heard of."She said.
"Athena's mature for her age."He entwined our fingers, grinning.
"She is. Athena weren't you at the party for Colton's birthday?"She asked. I nodded.
"There's a long story about that, Mom."He admitted.
"So what activities do you do?"His father, Robert asked.
"I did gymnastics for six years and i'm on the swimming team at school."I told.
"How are your grades?"He asked. This felt like an interrogation. Colton noticed this and cleared his throat.
"That's enough ques-"
"It's okay. I'm a straight A student."
"Ahh, your name suites you then."Liz smiled warmly. Robert looked impressed.
"Dad, we have to go."
"Well, Athena it was very nice meeting you."
"Likewise."I flashes them a smiled before Colton pulled me out of the kitchen.
"Bye, Athena. Come again!"Liz called out. We walked upstairs and into his bedroom.
"When I am going to get my clothes?"I asked.
"Tomorrow you're moving in. So we will get all of your things then."He took off his shirt and tossed it in the hamper. I glanced at his abs and looked away. I heard him chuckled and wrapped his arms around me.
"This is all yours, baby. You can look anytime you want."He winked as my face flushed.
"Umm, can I changed?"I asked embarrassed. He gave me a shirt and I twirled my finger telling him to turn around. He rolled his eyes but turned around anyway.
I pulled my dress down and let it drop to the floor. I put his shirt on and it reached to my mid-thigh.
"Done."
He turned back around and looked me up and down.
"You know I'm gonna see you naked in the near future?"He teased. I rolled my brown eyes.
"Yeah, in the future."
"Our future." He took off his pants leaving him in his boxers. We climbed into the bed and he pulled me close to him.
"Goodnight, baby."
"Goodnight, Colton."
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