CHAPTER 29: YOU’RE ON MY BED, BABY~ Gabriel’s POV ~Once I reached Harper’s door, I started to feel a little nervous. I’m not sure why though. Taking a deep breath, I knocked. Harper opened the door.“Oh… come to tell me what I can and can’t do again alpha.” She said, never breaking eye contact with me. “No Harper, can I come in so I can explain.” I asked her. She stepped to the side and opened the door for me to walk in. I shut the door behind me but when I turned around, I noticed that Harper was wearing only a towel, and her hair was damp. She must have just gotten out of the shower. I swallowed deep. I was frozen with my eyes locked on her. My heartrate got faster as I thought about there being nothing but her under that towel. Harper blushed; her hands were clasped together as she sat on the edge of her bed.“I’m sorry I don’t have a robe. I was just looking through my things trying to find something to wear tonight.” She said to me while looking down. I walked near her, as I
CHAPTER 30: I WANT TO LOOK HOT!~ Harper’s POV ~ After leaving Gabriel’s room, I rushed downstairs to my room to continue to get ready. I can’t be upset with Gabe for wanting to do something nice for me. I do feel guilty for accepting all that stuff though. I am going to pay back every last cent he spent on me. It’s so cheesy when I think about my feelings for Gabe. Things seem to be moving quickly in our relationship. It’s strange though, I feel like I have known him a lot longer than I really have. I like him a lot... I think I feel more than that, but I don’t want to go there right now. It is way too soon for feelings like that. I heard a soft knock on my door. I walked to the door and opened it. “Hi Harper, I was just checking to see if you liked the clothes I brought down. How is everything going?” Kelly asked. “Hey Kelly, come in! Everything is great. The clothes are gorgeous, although I don’t really need them now. Gabe bought me a whole wardrobe! Can you believe that? He di
CHAPTER 31: CLUB HOWL~ Harper’s POV ~Another knock sounded on my door. I ran to answer it. It must be Kelly. I opened my door and Kelly stepped into my room. She looked so good! Her short brown hair had bouncy curls that she had partially pinned in the back. Her makeup was well applied bringing out her beautiful facial features. Her lips were bright red. Her black dress was short like mine. It had long sleeves and a low V shaped neckline that also showed off her cleavage. Her heels were black like her dress. I wouldn’t have known she had all that body hidden under her work uniform. “Kelly, you look gorgeous!” I complimented her. “I look gorgeous? look at you! Girl, you are going to turn every head in the house tonight.” she exclaimed. “Not if I am walking beside you.” I said back to her. “Are you ready to go down?” She asked me. “Yes, I think so.” I was rearing and ready to go tonight... until now. I was so nervous. What would Gabriel think of how I was dressed? I started to sw
CHAPTER 32: I WANT YOU SO BAD~ Gabriel’s POV ~I was starting to feel the effects of the alcohol. I assumed Harper was too because she grabbed Kelly's hand and pulled her down the stairs and out onto the dance floor. I followed them, there is no way I am letting her out of my sight tonight. Kai, and Tanner were right behind me. The girls were laughing and seemed to be having the time of their lives. The DJ was playing a pop song that had a great beat to dance to. We all started dancing to the music. I was watching Harper the whole time. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. She was swaying and moving to the music. She took the backs of her hands up the side of her body moving from her hips, over her waist, then to each side of her breasts. She continued up behind her neck, then grabbed her hair up as her hands continued their climb. Then letting it fall back down all around her. Holy hell. She is the hottest girl in this club tonight, and I’m not the only one who thinks so. “Mika, b
CHAPTER 33: HE JUST TOUCHED MY HARPER~ Gabriel’s POV~ Harper had been downstairs at the bar with Kelly for about fifteen minutes. I kept glancing at her through the glass wall that separated the VIP section from everything else. You could see out of the glass, but no one could see in. I was in the middle of conversation with Tanner and Kai when Mika started to stir. My eyes shot up to Tanner and Kai. Their eyes locked on mine knowing exactly what was going on. It's another alpha. I have smelled this scent before. It’s The Shadow Dwellers. A pack that we are neither ally's nor enemies with. My father and the alpha of the Shadow Dwellers have only met a few times outside our borders. They always got along, but the heir to the Shadow Dwellers and I hated each other. His name is Chad. I just never liked the way he acted, but as long as he respects me, I would respect him. They are a pack that live on the opposite side of the city from us. The city is in the middle of our two territorie
CHAPTER 34: STAY WITH ME~ Gabriel’s POV~ Harper fell asleep and I didn’t want to wake her. I carefully carried her out of the limo and into the packhouse. Trying hard not to wake her. Once on her floor, I managed to get the master key out of my pocket and open her bedroom door. I laid her down on her bed and slipped her heels from her feet. I pulled the covers over her and kissed her forehead. She lifted her arms and wrapped them around my neck. “Stay with me.” She whispered. "I'm not sure that’s a good idea Harper.” I said back to her. “I can’t hold back when I am around you in public. Can you imagine what it will be like under covers in your bed?” I asked her. “I can.” She opened her eyes and looked up to me with her sexy little smile. “Although I am sure the real thing will be much better.” She said, biting her lip. Mika woke up in my head and begged me to agree to spend the night with Harper. I took off my shoes and shirt and climbed into bed next to her. She snuggled into
CHAPTER 35: GLIMPSE OF A BAD BOY~ Harper’s POV ~Gabriel grabbed my hand and pulled me down the stairs and out of the front packhouse doors. I looked up at him, as he looked back and smiled. Even his smile has an effect on me. I looked past him to see a motorcycle parked with two helmets on the seat. It was one of those fast ones that reminded me of rockets. It was shiny and black, it suited Gabe perfectly. A wide smile spread across his face as he walked over to the bike and picked up a helmet. “Oh, my goodness, we are riding that! I have never ridden a motorcycle before. I am so excited!” Gabe walked over to me and placed a helmet over my head and fastened it in place. I watched as he put on his own helmet and climbed on. The look of him on that bike got me so excited. He was so sexy! Before he helped me on, he stopped to explain something to me. “Harper, I don’t want you to be afraid as we are exiting the pack territory briefly. I have to take the main road that circles back i
CHAPTER 36: CALLING HIS BLUFF~ Harper’s POV ~We were standing in what looked to be a low spot on the mountain side. Trees and beautiful vegetation surrounded us. The thick canopy of trees above us caused the time of day to feel like it was around dusk. This helped intensify the plants around us. They were beautiful, like colorful flower lanterns. Illuminated colors of dark pinks, purples, yellows, and blues. Little fairies were flying all around, making it look like glitter was floating in the air. They hummed a pleasant song that gave a calming effect. There was lush green grass growing here despite the cover of the trees. They surrounded the most breathtaking aspect of it all. A stunning waterfall poured over some large boulders and landed in a beautiful blue pool of water. The water was also illuminated blue. Boulders also circled the pool with little flowers tucked in between them here and there. You could tell the pool was deep, and the water looked so refreshing. It is the mos
CHAPTER 76: BABY LYCAN ~ Selene (Moon Goddess) ~ “Well Selene, it looks like you found a way to interfere without actually being there, didn’t you?” “I told you, don’t tell me I can’t help my children. Did you want to be bothered with Hades? Neither did I.” I said back to him. “You're lucky we grew close to the girl from birth. I wouldn’t let this pass for just anyone. Their powers would have come eventually without your interference.” He said back to me. “Yeah, then we would have all been down there fighting to send Hades back to hell! All you want to do is sit on that throne and watch everything like it’s a soap opera. Loosen up, will you! We are going to see the first baby Lycan being born, and I can’t WAIT!” He rubbed his face like he was exhausted because of me, but I saw his grin. He didn’t want to admit it, but he would have interfered if I hadn't. ~ Harper’s POV ~ We finally made it back to the packhouse. The battle lasted overnight, and the sun wa
CHAPTER 75: LET THIS BE AN EXAMPLE~Tanner’s POV~Holy shit balls! Gabriel is glowing bright white! I looked over to Kai and he was just as shocked as I was. I watched as a ball of lightning and wind moved around him rapidly. Even his eyes were bright white. He began to pound on the barrier again. I’m sure Thane is about to get his ass handed to him. I watched Gabe. “I *POUND* SAID *POUND* DON’T *POUND* TOUCH HER! * BOOM! *” The barrier dissolved around Thane and his warlock. “HELL, YEAH GABE!” Dragons roared overhead and allies all around us erupted in cheers. Thane’s eyes were that of shock, disbelief, and anger. He shifted back into his beast and met Gabe before he could make it to Harper. “SET HADES FREE!” Thane shouted to his warlock. “But sir. The mark?” “DO IT NOW!” Thane growled out to the warlock. He took his attention off Harper and started moving his hands in ways that only magical beings do. This time it was black smoke that started rising up fr
CHAPTER 74: GABRIEL GET UP~ Harper’s POV ~I couldn’t get to Gabriel because I was helping all the warriors that were overtaken by Thane’s army. We were caught off guard. Somehow Thane caught our informant. I ran through flaming bodies trying to tackle and kill every enemy in my sight. I moved to rip the neck out of a wolf that had one of our warriors pinned down. I helped up my warrior and moved to the next. I kept glancing toward Gabriel. He was holding his own and giving Thane hell. I was caught off guard by an unshifted enemy warrior coming at me with a dagger. I was able to shift out of the way of his blade, but barely. I jumped back putting some distance between myself and the man with the dagger. I heard a loud growl, I blinked, and Thane landed in front of me grabbing the warrior up by the throat. “WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT NOT HURTING HER! YOU INCOMPATENT AND WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT!” Thane’s movements were fast. He stood the warrior up and sliced his head off in one swift m
CHAPTER 73: THEY KNEW WE WERE COMING~ Selene (The Moon Goddess) ~ “DON’T TELL ME THAT I CAN’T BE INVOLVED WHEN MY CHILDREN ARE GOING UP AGAINST HADES!” I yelled out. These deities think we should never get involved. Usually I feel the same way, but my children can’t fight Hades! “It’s not a good idea Selene. We don’t want to disrupt the balance.” I screamed to the top of my lungs. “AHHH… What balance? If Hades is released, and his purpose is to take over, then what balance will there be left?” I asked. “Selene, you will not get involved! THAT IS FINAL!” I am thoroughly pissed right now. “Sometimes, I feel like there’s no use in even being a deity if I can’t help my children when they need it most.” When it comes to our creations, we know the direction of their lives are supposed to go. When deities get involved, outcomes get shuffled, and destinies get changed. I hope Harper and Gabriel can handle things down there. Hmmm... If I can't be there in person, ma
CHAPTER 72: SATISFY MY BEAST~ Harper’s POV ~I didn’t take my time with my morning routine. I walked back out into Gabriel’s bedroom and noticed he was gone. Good, I’ll be able to pick out a cute lingerie set. Hmmm… what color? Oh, these are cute. It was a pretty red lace bra and pantie set. I really love this one. I quickly put them on and got dressed in a pair of shorts and one of my tee shirts. I tied a knot in the bottom of my tee-shirt, which made it tighter and pulled up just a little to show some of my midriff. I blow dried my hair and applied a small amount of makeup. I guess I am trying a little harder today. I want to look good for Gabriel. I ruined my look yesterday with all my tears. After finishing my makeup. I looked in the mirror, this will do. I walk back into Gabriel’s room and walk to his window to look out. It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day. I heard Gabriel’s door open and turned to see a steaming hot man fresh from the training field standing before m
CHAPTER 71: BETA OR NOT, I’LL KILL YOU~Harper’s POV~I was in the dining hall when I heard the loud hum from Gabriel’s truck driving up and entering the garage. My heart rate accelerated, and Mia was purring in my head. I thought I was ready to talk to Gabriel, but I just realized that I’m not. I started sweating, and I felt like running to my room to avoid him. He is okay, that is all I wanted to know. I turned to walk up the stairs when I heard the front packhouse door open. I froze in place, not turning to look behind me. His scent of cedar and pine was begging me to run to him, but I refused. I am not going to throw myself at a man who has been kissing another WOMAN! My anger returned and felt new at that moment. I heard Kai talking with pack members who were welcoming him home. Tanner must have entered the dining hall to welcome them home. “Kai, it’s good to see you, man. Looks like you didn’t die.” I heard Tanner say to Kai. “Yeah, well… I can say I almost did a few t
CHAPTER 70: IRIS~Gabriel’s POV~ “I can’t believe we flew on a fucking dragon!” Kai said to me. Any other time, I would be elated, but right now, my mind was focused on something else. Kai and I walked back through the swamp on our way to the witch’s hut. I have the dagger in my back pocket. She said I needed to bring it back to her once I have it. I turn to Kai. “You kill me if I attempt to sleep with her.” I say through gritted teeth. “I’ll smack you around a few times, don’t worry.” Kai said to me. He was eager to get in a few hits without my Lycan knocking him the fuck out. Both he and Tanner always liked to get free licks on me. This one I would happily give Kai. I need my ass kicked for what I put Harper through. I called and left a message a few minutes ago. I had to stop at a payphone, I know old school, right? We had to land outside of the town and walk the rest of the way. I couldn’t fly into town on a dragon’s back and expect the human military not to be aft
CHAPTER 69: WHAT WAS THAT STUFF~Tanner’s POV~I hear the sound of something boiling in a pot, and I smell something like lavender? I open my eyes, where am I? “OH shit! HARPER!” I pitched my body upright, banging my head on… the ceiling? What the hell? “TANNER! You're okay!” I didn’t even see Harper coming before she threw her arms around my neck. “Tanner, I have been so worried about you. I was afraid you were never going to wake up!” She began to cry. Suddenly, a strange humanoid creature starts smacking her hands away from me. “Okay, Okay, OKAY! I’m going! You know I have been waiting days for him to wake up!” Harper said to the creature. It came up to feel my head and hand me something to drink. “Drink, for pain.” It said to me. I looked at Harper to make sure it was ok. She nodded her head. I drank the liquid down and frowned at the taste of it. It was quite salty, yuk! “Where are we?” I whispered to Harper. She giggled at me. She didn’t bother whispering.
CHAPTER 68: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT~ Gabriel’s POV ~Kai and I walked through the field toward the mountain. This place is beautiful, I would love to bring Harper here one day. Man, I miss her, I just hope I get the chance to tell her how sorry I am about what happened with that damned witch. We passed some strange creatures; some we had only heard about. Kai wasn’t about to mess with any of them after what happened with the Baldander. I am hoping we can get to the dragons and get the weapon before nightfall. I can’t wait to be back on my way home. Truth is, I don’t know how easy it will be to get the weapon. These dragons may not be willing to just hand it over. I will kill every last one of them if I have to. Nothing will keep me from protecting Harper.Kai and I finally make it to the base of the mountain where the cave entrance is. There are two large men standing guard. Something tells me that they are not just men. Their eyes are glowing red. They are definitely similar to Thane’s