Important note: Hi everyone ! Can you all delete the story and re-add it to your library please. I made some changes to previous chapters (nothing major) but you'll have to re-add the book if you want to see the updated version.

Secondly I am on a break right now so I'll be gone for a while. Do not...do not...please for the love of God DO NOT message me/bully me/beg me to update because unfortunately I won't. I've been writing for the past five years constantly so It's well deserved. I hope you respect my decision.

Rest assured I will be back if not February well then in March.

If you know me by now, you know my breaks are most fruitful...I may indulge the idea of a new story for the foreseeable future.

Miss me...and of course enjoy some smut ;)

I leave you with only the best...

Love is breathtakingly beautiful and full of sorrow just like you- Marie Jo Schwarz

Athena's POV.

For the first time in many days, I succumbed to a peaceful slumber. The warmth that enveloped me mirrored that to a cocoon, as the safety and serenity that surrounded me pulled me in deeper. Tipping into the edge of a few more blissful hours of sleep was tempting enough but the heavy arm that was possessively banded around my waist suddenly doused me wide awake. Bright morning sunlight filtered into the room through the thin curtains as the gleaming outdoor weather shone in its full capacity. Turning slightly in his strong arms, I came mere centimeters away from his handsome face as I took in for the first time his sleeping form. He was simply the most beautiful man I had ever seen. Even asleep he portrayed an air of arrogance and sophistication that was even more alluring up close. Thick long black lashes kissed his defined strong cheekbones covering his mesmerizing blue eyes. His hair, that was swept back and well groomed the previous night, now hung about offering a more boyish cute look in contrast to his masculine face. His raspberry colored lips pouted together making me smile as the image of a smaller version of him flinted through my mind for a brief second before the very thought caused a lodge in my throat. Suddenly wanting to escape, I carefully tried to remove his firm grip on me as it tightened inexorably pulling me flush against his naked hard chest. Slowly, his eyes opened and he just stared at me for the longest time as if committing my face to memory. It was a soft caress of a lover's eyes, intense and passionate that said more beyond mere words. Lost in the moment I found myself staring back as my fingers itched to touch his bristly jawline but instead they crept up holding onto his arm. As if on a hidden magnetic pull I found myself tipping my head up as his warm lips innocently brushed against mine. Unfortunately none of the feelings I had were ever innocent when we were in intimate contact. After so many days, the restraint finally gave away and I could have handled it no longer. Moaning against his lips, I bit down willing him to open as the kiss turned fierce. His tongue plundered into mine, sucking and tugging as he dragged my leg below the covers draping in over his so that I came into direct contact with his straining erection. A low growl emanated from deep within his throat as I rocked into him the same time I gave a delightful little flicker to his tongue. Palming my derriere, he molded it against his manhood as my nails dug into him bruising his back. His other hand descended cupping my breast through the flimsy nightgown that easily revealed my hardened nipples. Pulling and stroking in time to the actions of his expert tongue left me soaking through the lace underwear I wore which was as good as nothing. Sliding my hands down his muscular body, I cupped his rock hard man hood as it twitched against me. Groaning into my mouth, he pulled away for a brief second as his wild eyes which mirrored my look gazed at me for a second before punishing me with a brutal kiss that left my toes curling against the sheets. Slipping my hands into his silk boxers, I gripped him, smooth and hard as he muttered profanities into my mouth. Empowered by such a reaction, I pulled the duvet away that protected our modesty and found the will to tear my mouth away from his. His eyes flew open in confusion, mouth slackened and swollen as I repositioned myself, attempting to take the full length of him into my hot mouth. Cursing loudly, his hand gripped the back of my head as he slowly thrust into my mouth growing impossibly bigger against me. Releasing him on a tentative pop, I gripped his base as my mouth descended yet again to place open mouthed kisses to his weeping head. Nico's eyes, now the deepest shade of blue it could have been black lay half open as he hoarsely murmured the dirtiest of words in rapid Greek. Slipping him into my mouth again, his hold on my hair tightened as my lips firmly closed around his massive base. Thrusting a few more times, he spilt freely on a deep groan as I swallowed all of him into my mouth. Breathing heavily, he laid against the pillows with his eyes closed as his chest heaved. Desperately wanting to feel some sort of guilt that should have been there, I tried to escape yet again as his hand shot out to grab me around the waist effectively pinning me under him. His bright blue eyes blazed in cold fury as they frosted over chilling me to the bones. It had been a while since I had seen this side of him, I was unprepared for the battle that was about to come. But as he gazed down at me, lips thinned in annoyance, he muttered a tired sigh and rolled away leaving me feeling bereft. Swallowing the lump that had suddenly formed in my throat, I sat up once more unsure of my movements. For a few terse moments neither of us said a thing as the air swirled with unsaid emotions thickening the tension.

"I am sorry." I found myself saying as I felt his glare on my back.

"The last time you apologized, there were so many options to choose from." He replied bitingly, "Be specific this time."

"Nico..." I began as the ever present anguish hit me once again.

"Are you sorry for what just happened?" He questioned in a hardened voice that had me whipping my head around to stare into his frosty eyes.

"No...Yes." I said confused as he looked at me displeased.

"You can never have both Athena." He scolded as a wave of frustration washed over me.

"When have I ever had both Nico?" I questioned, "It was always one way or the other. This was never what I had intended to ever play out. After everything I said to you, you still do not understand. I fell in love with you. Do you know how difficult it was to live in the same house as you...the same room and not see you? How was that making anything better? Waking up next to you once again bought back more that I bargained for. You make me do things I had never dreamt of. I am not sorry for what just happened and I would never be. And if I could I would do again. But with you, I would never be able to separate sex and emotions and for that I am sorry."

Determined to have a shred of dignity intact, I willed myself to keep the unshed tears at bay as I exited the bed.

This time he let me go.

A/N: Just a little something for you ;) I hope you enjoyed this chapter. There really is no telling for Nico and Athena, what do you think will happen? Be sure to Vote, Comment and check out 'THE BILLIONAIRE'S ULTIMATUM' THE BILLIONAIRE'S MATCH' and 'THE BILLIONAIRE'S CHRISTMAS REVENGE' available on my page.

Till the next time...

oxoxox...Allison :)