Page 32 of Goddess of Storms

Harper: That’s a great idea! Can I get a cinnamon roll or two? Stone says apple fritter and Phoenix says anything with blueberries. Thank you.

Me: What’s the plan for the day? Fishing? Sleeping?

Harper: Nothing planned, fishing could be fun. Do you have a boat still? Maybe we can hang out on the water for the day.

Her text brings a smile to my face, maybe she doesn’t hate me all that much.

Me: Yes, still have the boat. We can see if it’s seaworthy. Tell Stone to find the fishing gear, it was in one of the closets the last time I was there.

Harper: Stone says go fuck yourself. But I’ll find the gear. You bring the sweets.

Nile: You got it.

Harper: smiley face.

Once I glance up again, I’m almost at the front of the line. Man, are they fast here. The lady in front of me pays for her order and it’s my turn. Luckily, they have everything everyone wants, especially Harper’s. I smile and pay the teen working the counter and head back to Harper’s Jeeps.

I breathe in the fresh air, then I notice the suits walking around the shops and the Jeep. Shit, they are here. How did they find us? Trying not to act weird, I head down the opposite way from the vehicle and get some distance between me and them before pulling out my phone.

Dialing Phoenix, I raise it to my ear. “Fuck, answer the phone.” I mutter as it is ringing.

“Sup?” Phoenix answers.

“We have to move. I can’t get the Jeep, the suits are here and swarming it. It’s a little too hot here for us,” I tell him.

“Got it, we will get loaded up in Stone’s car. Somewhere we can pick you up?” he asks.

“I’m walking towards the cabin, just pick me up on the way. Hopefully, we will meet up out of their sight. I’m not sure how many are here. Keep Harper in the cabin as long as you can. I don’t want to chance her being seen.”

“For sure. Be safe, if something else comes up, let me know. Asap.”

“You got it, don’t worry too much about me, protect her.”

Her life is more precious than mine. She never believed me when I told her I would die for her. I may be many things but I’m not a liar. Harper never doubted my love, but sometimes my words. I may be an asshole but she is my life. The love of my life as well.

Harper

I didn’t like the look on Phoenix’s face when he was on the phone with Nile.

“What? What is wrong?” I ask.

“We have to pack, they are here. Nile’s abandoned the Jeep in the town and is walking here. Harper, I’m not telling you what to do. They could have eyes out there right now, please stay inside as we load the car. It’s gonna be a tight squeeze but we will all fit.”

Sighing, “Fine, but I will help where I can. My memory is back for a day and I can’t even enjoy it. What the fuck is wrong with these people? I will not be their plaything.”

“We can’t keep running. They will not give up until they find me. I will have to face them, that will be the only way I can get rid of them. What do they want from me, anyway?”

Stone steps up to me, wrapping his arms around my waist, “If you want to fight, that’s what we will do. I have my hammer.”

Gazing up at him, I see he is smiling from ear to ear. “You and that fucking hammer.” I smirk.

“Are you jealous?” he teases.

“Maybe,” I reply.

A gagging noise comes from Phoenix, “Do I need to wait outside?”

“Ha ha, remember this will be you someday,” Stone reminds him.

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