Page 30 of Goddess of Storms

Nile and I hand over our bowls, Harper takes them with a smile. Nile takes this as an opening to wrap his arms around her waist.

“Nile, what did I say earlier? Hands off.”

She hands the last bowl to Stone then she removes Nile’s hands from around her as she takes mine.

“You, on the other hand, are welcome to join me in my bed.”

Her invitation shocks me.

She runs her other across my cheek, “Don’t worry handsome, it’s just for sleep. No rushing into anything more then you are comfortable with. Promise. Stone and I are going to shower, we all need rest. Nile, if Phoenix doesn’t want to share you get the couch.”

I love that she is so take charge.Fuck, am I falling for her?

Harper

Stone and I took a nice and hot long shower; after being in the forest for a couple nights it hit the spot. “It is wonderful to get all this grime off.”

“Yes, and it’s great to do this,” Stone pulls me close.

“That it is.” I smile at him, everywhere I touch skin still has that electric feel to it.

“Let get dried off and we can cuddle.” He wiggles an eyebrow at me.

Playfully slapping his chest, I say, “I remember what your snuggles lead to.”

“Can’t blame a guy for trying can you?” Stone smirks.

“Nope, but you’ll have to behave, I invited Phoenix to share the bed, too.

There is a knock on the bathroom door as I towel dry my hair. “One moment.”

Once I get it twisted up, Stone pulls on his clothes and helps me maneuver my tank round the towel on my head. Satisfied, I remove the towel and shimmy into my pants.

“Ready?” I ask Stone.

“Yep,” he replies as another knock raps on the door.

“We’re done and coming out, hold your horses!” I call.

I open the door to Phoenix, “Did you want to join us?”

His cheek flush, he stutters, “I...uh…”

Stepping back, Stone and I exit the bathroom. I turn back to Phoenix and say, “That invitation is still open.”

He shuts the door fast.

Stone is laughing, “Guess that’s a no.”

I playfully push him, “Shut up and move. I’m ready for bed.”

He grabs my hand and heads to the bedroom at the back of the cozy cabin. Stone opens the door and closes it back twice as fast.

“Nile, get your clothes on,” Stone yells.

“Is he sprawled on the bed naked?” I huff. “Let me in and I’ll zap his hairy ass, that will get him moving.”

“Nile, if you’re not out in a minute. I’m sending in Harper with her zappy fingers,” Stone calls.

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