Alana (POV)The driver dropped me off at the hotel and I rode the elevator up to the top floor where my suite is. I put the key card into the slot waiting for the green light so that I can enter. I closed the door behind me I breathed a sigh of relief. When I told Gabe I would pack to go back to my apartment. I was scared to do so and glad he offered for me to stay here. I didn’t want to go back. The thought scared me. I have an idea of who is behind the threat. But he had not been seen since that night three months ago.I asked the driver to go through a drive-through so I could pick up something for me to eat. I set the bag with my food on the table by the window went to the mini-fridge and grabbed a water bottle. I went back to the table and sat down pulling my dinner out of the bag and began to eat.My thoughts kept going back to Gabe and the kiss of the night before. I have never been kissed like that and it tore me up to put a stop to all this but if that jerk is after me, I mus
Gabriel (POV) I opened my eyes and was lying naked on my bed. I can remember the feel of her soft body against mine. The sweet smell of her and her taste like it was on my tongue. I took a deep breath, and her smell almost seems to be lingering in the air. But how when it was only a dream? I can still taste her on my lips and in my mouth. I have never had a dream so vivid and feel so real as that before. After we made love we gazed deeply into each other’s eyes, while we held each other. And for a split second, I thought I saw fear before she closed her eyes tight. Like shutting out what she saw. It was then I woke up. What had just happened? Why does it feel as if my body feels satisfied? I looked over at my clock and noticed it said 4:30 AM so I decided to get up and shower. After I dressed in my suit and was ready to head out to my office, I call for my driver to come and pick me up. By the time I get to the office, I sat down and pondered the dream. Was it a dragon thing reassur
Alana (POV)I ran out of the restaurant blindly not knowing where I was going. This can’t be happening. It can’t. What the hell is this and why me? I realized how he never answered that question and where the hell is he from. I have never heard of any kind of bond like this. I slowed my run to a walk and kept going. I don’t know where to go now. I can’t stay at the hotel or go back to my apartment. I have my baby to think about. I need to get away from here. Away from all of this and think. I need to think.I was so wrapped up in my thoughts I didn’t hear the footsteps behind me or the hand that grabbed me until it was too late. I was suddenly dragged into an alley and pushed into a car as I screamed something hit me in the head, I felt pain then blackness came over me.I came to and was gagged and tied up. Lying on a cot in a room with a boarded-up window and paint peeling off the walls. I began to feel panicked and fear welling up inside of me. I began to struggle against the ropes
Gabriel (POV)After throwing money down on the table I ran out to follow Alana. As soon as I got outside, she was gone. I began walking and began to use the bond to feel for her. Only I felt nothing. I know I should be feeling something unless something has happened to her. At this point, I was at a loss, but I cannot give up. This bond has proven to me I was right all along. Alana is my one true mate, and I will not lose her. I felt bad to have kept the truth from her that what we have is a dragon bond that happens between mates. If we were on Drakkon the bond is the last part of binding us in unity as forever mates.How could I explain something like that to a human on a planet that has never seen an alien from other worlds? I must break this kind of information to her gently and when she is ready.For now, I am standing on the curb and trying to hail a cab to take me back to my penthouse. If something is wrong, I will begin to feel her. As for now since I don’t, she must be unconsc
Alana (POV)I woke to find myself alone and tested myself as I slowly sat up. There was a little dizziness, but it was manageable. I put my legs over the side of the large bed and looked around. It was then I realized I was in this room before. It was the same room as in my dream when the bond was to have happened. Looking around I put my hand to my heart and heard footsteps walking toward the bedroom. Gabe walked in carrying a tray with a ceramic teapot and a couple of cups along with a sandwich.“How are you feeling?” He asked me as he set the tray down on the side table near the bed.“It really happened.” I began and saw he stiffened as he stood and turned back to look at me. “The dream I mean. The one that created the bond. I was in this room when it happened.”He smiled as he poured a cup of tea and handed it to me. “Yes, it really happened.”“And you said with the bond, I am now your mate?” I took a sip of the tea. It was chamomile tea. My favorite. “What exactly does that mean?
Gabriel (POV)I had her things packed up and brought over from the hotel across the street. After she ate her sandwich, Alana took a leisure bath crawled back under the covers on my large bed, and fell back to sleep. I set my advanced alarm system to my penthouse, which is attached to my smartwatch to signal me if it goes off. I opened the secret wall to the stairs that lead up to the roof. I have a small shed up there where I would change out of my clothes. I even have a backpack in there to carry my clothes and other things I would need when I go flying in dragon form.I took off my clothes and packed them into the pack along with my cell and watch. After zipping it up I stood and walked out setting the pack down near me and shifted. I picked up the bag in my claws and took off. I headed off toward the location where my brothers and I landed years ago. I had decided to stay in the city closest to our hidden landing site as my brothers decided to spread out across the US.I have rese
Alana (POV)I woke up took a shower and changed into fresh clean clothes. I found a note on a table in the living area from Gabe. He explained about the high-tech alarm system he has and that he had no choice about not missing an important meeting with a new client. I decided to check out the kitchen and plan to surprise Gabe with a home-cooked meal. It was the least I could do with all he has done for me. The food in the freezer was so full of meat. Not much more than meat. The main fridge looks like it was recently stalked with fresh food like vegetables, fruits, milk, and other things for meals. I looked in the pantry and saw bread, peanut butter cereal, and even sweet things. It all looks like it was just bought. I took some meat out of the freezer and a couple of potatoes along with other things for a salad and set out to cook a nice dinner for Gabe and me.Later I heard the front door open as I was setting the table. I heard keys being set down in a bowl on the table near the fr
Gabriel (POV)I meant every word. She is my mate. I will wait for her however long it takes. Since she hit her head during the crash after the kidnapping. She believes the dragon she saw was all in her head, that she had imagined it all. Of course, one day when the trust is built up between us, I will need to clarify the fact she had indeed seen a dragon and that it was me. I will need to tell her about my brothers and me and how we have come from a dying world to begin a new life to save our species. But now is not the time.I ate all the meat which I appreciated her cooking with seasonings, but how could I tell her I usually eat meat raw? She would think it strange. The only time I ate cooked meat was at business luncheons or dinners out. At home it is usually raw. Until I can let her know the truth, I will have to get used to the meat being cooked.I helped her clear the dishes and clean things up even though she kept insisting she could do it. We took our drinks into the living ro
‘Epilogue’ Chase A few days later I finally sat down at my computer with my mate on my lap. I thought it was time I finally introduce her to my brothers and their mates. “You actually marked her?” Gabe asked looking a little concerned. “You know why we didn’t plan to mark them.” “I know but she needed healing and it worked. There were no side effects.” I said as my arm tightened around my mate. “What side effects?” She asked panicking. “Nothing, just we didn’t know how the venom will react to humans.” “And you took the chance with me?” Her voice went up an octave. “I had faith and besides as my mate the venom we share, you will now live as long as we do,” I said to reassure her. “What?” Alana gasped. “What do you mean?” Kellie asked. “Way to go Chase.” Said, Mitch. “They need to know. You know it wouldn’t be fair to them as we stay young as they get older. I don’t know about you, but I want my mate around as long as I am around.” “And just how long is that? My love?” Brian
Brianna (POV)After we stripped each other naked. He lifts me and puts me on the bed. “Are you sure, you are well enough for this?” He asked concern in his eyes.“Yes, I am sure. I want you.” I said clinging to his neck and kissing his face.“There is a way I can heal you faster.” He said breathlessly as I continue to torcher him by grabbing his hard cock in my hand.“How?” I said looking at him.He grinned, “I can mark you. My teeth have a venom that can heal you and you as my mate can never become sick or hurt again.”“Really? Have the other mates been marked?”He shakes his head, “I have no idea. Probably not. But I am sure in time my brothers will.”I smile. “Then mark me, my love. Make me forever yours.”He smiles as he kisses me passionately invading my mouth with his tongue and tasting his smokey flavor. He moves to my cheeks, then down the left side of my neck where my shoulder meets, and he kisses on the throbbing pulse there. The spot I assume he will place his mark. He begi
Chase (POV)I drive to the address and see Brianna’s car parked next to an empty warehouse. I can’t help but wonder how Ben got Bri to come here alone. I felt my dragon getting riled up. He wanted to save his mate as much as I do.I park next to Brianna’s car and got out of my SUV. I walk to the open and very empty building. “Hello? Ben?” I say as my voice echoes around the empty place.“Nice of you to come.” His voice echoes back around the building.“Where is she?” I growled. “I know she’s here.”“Of course, she is. But you won’t be around to see her.”At that moment someone snuck up behind me but with superior hearing, I heard him in time to turn around and duck before he could hit me. I grabbed his arm, and he dropped the hammer that he tried to hit me with.As I held the man’s arm I shout, “Is that your plan? To kill me and get me out of the way? Do you think she will want you?” I was angry now and my dragon was close to the surface. “I will warn you; you won’t like what happens
Brianna (POV)I decided to check for messages on my new phone that Chase picked up for me and reactivated my same number. I appreciated that gesture as my other phone was destroyed the other day. I find I had a lot of text messages and as I was going through the messages a new one popped up. It was from an unknown number. I read it and gasped in surprise.Bri, meet me at this address at 10:00 am or you will never see that boyfriend of yours again. I know where he works and I have a guy keeping watch on him. So, NO funny business.B.I know who B is and with all that has happened, I know he meant what he said. I sucked in a shaky breath and texted back.I will be there. Just don’t hurt him.I input the address on my phone GPS and thought to myself, that it was a good thing I had not taken my pain meds. The pain was less today so I was putting it off for when I absolutely needed it. I slowly climbed out of the bed and tested my legs as I stood. So, far, so, good. Just a slight dizziness
Chase (POV)“She knows.”“She what?” Gailan says frowning.“Are you serious?” Mitchell all smiles.“It’s about time.” Says Gabriel after I tell my brothers that my mate knows about us.“I agree with Gabe.” Says Lucas.“We had a long talk and I found out some interesting things about her.” I was in my study on my desktop on skype with my brothers. “One I found out she had of all things as a little girl, a red stuffed dragon that was her favorite toy.”“That is so ironic.” Says Lucas, “It is like somehow she knew about you even before meeting you.”“I know. And she used to play that the dragon was the good guy and a secret prince to save her as the princess in danger. Tell me if that is not a coincidence or what?”“Sounds like you were not the only one with the gift,” Mitchell says with a wink.“So how did she handle the news?” Gabe asked.“Better than I expected. It helped that she believes that earth isn’t the only planet with life on it. It also helped that she was watching a movie a
Brianna (POV)I was sitting up watching something on TV when Chase walked in. He smiled at me when he saw me sitting up.“How are you feeling, babe?” He asked me kissing me on top of my head.“Still sore. But I can at least sit up now without help.”He walked around the bed to the other side sat down and took off his shoes and socks before sitting next to me. “What are you watching?”I looked at the TV, saw a flying dragon, and realized I had no idea. I was only watching just to have something to do. I paused it to check the name. “Dragon heart. It’s on Netflix.” I said out loud and pushed play.“You like dragons?” He asked watching the movie with me.“I have seen this movie years ago.” I begin, Then I laughed at a memory. “I used to pretend I was a princess in a castle and imagined a beautiful red dragon turning into a handsome prince that would rescue me from a bad knight.”He smiled but didn’t laugh. As I watched him, I noticed something strange about his expression. I frowned at h
Chase (POV)I couldn’t tell her that someone broke into her apartment and wracked the place. While I was there gathering her cat and the things it will need. I also packed a couple of suitcases with clothes, makeup, and other toiletries she will need and called a locksmith to come and change out her locks.I plan to call a cleaning service later and have her place cleaned up for her. It didn’t seem like anything was stolen just destroyed. I feel as if it was another warning to me. When she is more healed, I will speak to her and insist she stay with me until I take care of Benjamin Walker. With her here, I can protect her. Keep her safe. My security is one of the best there is.I will need to program the place with Brianna’s DNA, so she has access to get into the place. No one is going to harm my mate. Not while I am alive.“So, this little device pokes my finger and adds my DNA to your security system?” My mate asks me later that evening.“Yeah, I and my brother Gailan designed the s
Brianna (POV)He loves me. And all my fears are no longer there. This feels right. He feels right. Chase is my soulmate. I felt it for a very long time, but it took me all this time to admit I love him. I took a deep breath smiling when that breath hurt, and I groaned in pain. Laying here the shot the doctor gave me still had me feeling drowsy and I closed my eyes sighing softly with a smile on my lips.There’s a heavy something across my stomach as I wake up. I turn my head to see Chase lying next to me smiling. I smile back as I say, “Hi.”“Hi.” He responds. He lifts his hand from across my stomach and strokes a finger down my face. “Are you hungry? I ordered soup for you.”“Mm, what kind?”“Potato with bacon pieces and cheddar cheese. With dinner rolls.”“You know how to spoil a girl.” I broaden my smile.“Only my girl, darling. Only my girl.” He picks up my hand and kisses it.“Yeah, I am pretty hungry. I forgot to eat lunch today.”He kissed my forehead and said as he walked towa
Chase (POV)I was awake when Brianna leaned over me and whispered, “I do love you.” Then lightly kissed me before settling to sleep.I have been on cloud nine ever since. I will do all I can to ensure her happiness. And I promised myself I would show her in all I do how much I love her. As my mate, I am hers for life. I just have to figure a way to get Ben to stop harassing my mate.Then I have to come clean about what I am and what she is to me. I just hope she loves me enough to accept me.After breakfast, I took her to where her car was towed to and saw that it looked like new again. The detailers did a wonderful job cleaning off all the paint. Brianna was very pleased with the work.After paying the cost of the bill. She was about to get into her car as I walked behind her. She turned and smiled at me.“Are you sure you should be going to work today?” I asked.“I can’t let him scare me. I need to feel normal. And besides…” She kisses me. “I have you to call on for protection.”“I