Page 36 of Goddess of Storms

“Why are gods such dicks?” He huffs.

“The Fates are cruel bitches, too, I thought that two soulmates were more than enough, but here you sit, too,” I remark.

“I didn’t mean to reject you or anything,” Phoenix swallows hard, “this is all new to me. But if you want me, I’d like to give us a try.”

His words bring a smile to my face. “That makes me happier than you’ll ever know. If it becomes too much, or you aren’t comfortable with something, please tell me. I never want you to do something you don’t like. Stone, Nile and I have boundaries. Those help us not kill one another.”

He links his fingers with mine, no reply necessary.

Stone

Listening to the radio helps to drown out the conversation between Phoenix and Harper. Through all the years together, one thing I’m good at is giving her privacy when it’s needed.

Nile starts to fiddle with my music, I slap his hand away.

“Dude, the fuck is wrong with you? You don’t mess with a man’s stereo. Keep your hands to yourself, I will smack you again,” I warn him.

“Well, your music sucks, can’t we change it to some country?” Nile complains.

“My car, my tunes. Rock is my jam and there will be no country playing in here,” I reply.

He sighs and turns to stare out his window.

A smirk perches on my lips.Damn right, he better keep his hands to himself if he knows what’s good for him.

“Last gas station for a few hours, anyone need a pit stop?” I ask.

All three of them say ‘yes’ in unison. So, I pull off and head to the little mom and pop store. The world needs more of these quaint places. As my tires pull up to the pumps, a bell sounds, a tall and lanky teen runs out of the store and up to my window as it rolls down.

“Filler up, sir?”

“Please and thank you,” I reply.

Once he steps to the back quarter panel where the fuel goes, we exit the car. Stretching my legs after our drive feels like heaven. I’ve never liked long drives.

Harper strolls over to me, “I’m going to use the restroom. You load up a few snacks?”

“Whatever you want my love. I want Nile or Phoenix with you, why they have the bathrooms on the back side of the building is beyond me.”

“Yes, Father,” she teases. Standing on her tiptoes, she plants a kiss on my lips.

I stand there for a moment and watch her walk with both men at her sides.

Fuck, she is beautiful; the thought of losing her to the cult is like a stab in the gut. I will not let that happen.

The service attendant tells me that the car is full, I head inside to pay and grab Harper the snacks she loves.

A bell chimes as I enter the quaint little store, there aren’t many places like this anymore. The selection is slim pickings and I’m hoping that they have Skittles. When my eyes spot the red package on one of the shelves, I perk up a little bit.This will make her day.

I grab a couple more candies with the Skittles and head to the coolers for a drink. When the bell clangs again, a smile tips my lips when I notice that it’s Harper. She makes her way back to my side.

“You haven’t shaken these losers, yet?” I joke.

“Ha ha, are you ready to hit the road? We need to get back to their truck as soon as possible,” she reminds me.

“I need a drink, do you want anything?” I ask, showing her the candy in my palms.

“You really know how to make me happy,” she squeals. “I don’t think I’ve had any of these in years, I forgot that they were my favorite.”

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