Chapter 8: An Ordinary Farmer

Athena’s POV

Andrew's eyes swept over my body, and I felt myself shudder.

“Where are you originally from?” And why do you have men chasing after you, who are you?” he inquired. Andrew inquired right away, and I considered telling him the truth, but I was afraid that he would take me back to Daniel if he discovered I was his mate, and soon everyone in each pack would know that Daniel was looking for me. I have decided not to go back, and I am not going back on my words.

“My name is Athena,” I murmured, biting my lips, my insides churning as I considered the ideal thing to say to make him believe me.

“You already told me that,” he responded, practically hissing, and I immediately tucked my hands between my knees.

“My family and I are simple farmers; we live near the border of my pack, and those men ambushed us; they killed my family, and I had to flee; they tried to kill me as well,” I explained, and he gave me a doubtful look.

“Is that why you have so many men following you? An