Athena In Gold

XXI - Family

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I always struggled to keep in mind that these lycans were to the level of palaces and crowns type of royalty.

To me they were just ridiculously rich.

My eyes wandered to every part of architecture as we pulled up to the structures. The whole palace had little to elephant sized marble sculptures everywhere. With fountains and rows of flowers added to the look.

It almost had a museum theme to it.

And it might as well have been a museum since everything outside and inside could probably be older than my family name.

"Wait till you see the inside." Thomas comments as he noticed my awe.

Out of all the times I wanted to run away, today would've been perfect. But for some reason, I had no urge to.

I feel the car stop.

"Put this on." He hands me a small bottle with no lable.

"What is it?"

"Just something that'll hide your scent."

I furrow my eyebrows at him.

"I want your visit to be a surprise of course. I even used some myself, just so the others won't figure out anything."

I hesistantly sprayed it on me once, then two more times after being adviced by Thomas. It had no smell to it, guess it really lived up to its purpose.

"Take her to the guest rooms." Thomas speaks to a maid near the front entrance.

I don't bother to question him and follow the maid as she leads me to a seperate entrance. She opens the door, revealing a large shining interior. Floors made of polished beige marble.

Around every corner I could find random greek statues, pillars, religious paintings and all other sorts of luxury decor. Chandeliers hanging right above us every ten metres or so. The roof painted with angels and ancient societal people.

The maid continued to walk ahead, leading me to my room.

My lips separated once the door was opened.

The room was the size of my dorm apartment. The bed had curtains on all sides and was defitnetly larger than a king size. Atleast three couches were in the room. A large flat screen hanging over a fireplace. And the bathroom could compare to a classroom.

"Mr Vasiliev will come visit you soon. Is there anything else I can help with?" The maid asked.

I shook my head before she left the room.

As knock on the door arrived minutes later, I panicked. My head looking in all directions for places to hide. Realising I'd have to open the door, I cleared my throat. Wondering if I had to change my voice.

"It's me, Athena."

I slowly opened the door, sighing in relief to see mafia boy. He walked in, closing the door behind him before falling onto the bed restlessly.

"What's wrong with you?" I asked him.

"This trip was supposed to be relaxing." He turned around laying on his back, just staring at the ceiling.

I raised an eyebrow at him once he looked over to me.

"We were set up, specifically Altheo."

I tilted my head. "What do you mean by that?"

"He's been arranged into a wedding after his elders found out about-.." he paused, looking around the room with his mouth open.

I was zoning out once the words arranged and wedding were said.