Page 31 of Goddess of Storms

Not even a second later, Nile is rushing past us, his clothes in his hand.

I call upon my lighting powers and give him that little bolt he deserved. “I told you Nile, you have to earn me back. That is not the way to do it.”

Stone stifles a laugh and enters the room. “I’m just glad he wasn’t under the covers.”

I shiver, “Me, too.”

We both flop down on the bed at the same time. So much more comfy then sleeping on the hard floor.Why the fuck do I like camping so much?

“This is almost like heaven after laying on the ground,” Stone comments.

“So, you did the whole ranger thing for me? I remember that you hate being outside.”

“Well, that was the only way I could be near you and keep an eye on you. I know you can hold your own, but you can be a troublemaker, too.”

“Me?” I ask, pretending hurt.

“You were a little different than your normal self. Not as much confidence as before, I hoped once your memories returned that it would, too.”

Just as we are about to kiss, there is a knock on the door frame.

“Too late to join?” Phoenix asks.

“Not at all, Stone, move your ass over, unless you want to snuggle with him and not me.” I say as I raise an eyebrow at him.

“Seeing as he isn’t here for me. I’ll scoot over.”

He does that and I make room for him on my other side. “Don’t worry, I don’t bite unless you ask,” I tell him as I pat the spot next to me.

Slowly, Phoenix edges his way towards the bed.

“Phoenix, you don’t have to, no pressure. I will never ask you to do something you aren’t comfortable with,” I remind him.

He gulps and slides next to me as I roll on my side, and curl up next to Stone. This leaves him enough room to lay down and not touch too much of me until he wants to.

On his side, he faces me. “Are you sure about this?” So much concern is written on his face and a tone of worry is in his voice.

“Yes, we are just sleeping, I promise. Nothing more until you ask. Relax and sleep, we don’t know when the cult will find me. So, let’s enjoy this while we can.”

Stone wraps an arm around my waist, and Phoenix takes my hand. He looks into my eyes, “I will protect you.”

And I believe him.

Nile

Still fuming from my rejection once again by Harper, I rub my neck as I make my way to the local bakery. She’s gonna be pissed I took her Jeep, but maybe she’ll forgive me when I show up bearing sweets.

I should have heeded her mother’s warning, but the pull to Harper was too strong. It was great when we first met again, and we were so in love, but she told me that something was missing. I knew what it was—Stone—but I was hoping that we’d work out without him.

Lost in my thoughts, I almost missed the little shop. I quickly park two spots down from the bakery and hop out and head for the busy little shop.

The bell clangs as I enter and the sweet smells hit me head on. There is quite a line, I hope I can get something good. I eye the cases; they are still pretty full.

Humming a happy tune as I wait, I glance at my phone and will Harper to text me. At least texting, she didn’t seem as angry at me. No luck, so I text her first.

Me: I hope I’m not waking you. I ran to get some goodies from the bakery. Let me know if there is anything you want.

Tapping my foot to the beat of my own tune, I stare at the screen when I see the bubbles of her replying pop up.

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