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Bounty for the Lycan Princess ~Nichols~ Chapter~82~Out and about
Nick~ Given the pleasure this day started with, I should have known something was bound to happen to bring the pain. As the Mountainview gates opened, I stopped at the guardhouse, frowning, jaw tight, Zeek jolting me. The guard came out and stepped to the driver's door. "Is there a problem, sir?" "Damn right there's a problem." Harley squeezes my hand; I exhale sharply and rub my forehead. "Can't you do anything about them?" My hand points across the street, over the steering wheel, where three news vans line up on the sidewalk. "No, sir, so long as they aren't on Mountainview property." He tipped his head and went back inside his booth. Harley sat back and put her sunglasses back on. "Let's go!" "I'm not so sure that's such a good idea, Harley.""Why not? We just started living our lives. I'm not willing to put them on hold any longer. Nothing to see here; we are expecting parents going shopping, that's it. Let's go, Nick!"I've missed that fire. "Yes, ma'am."As we pulled out,
Bounty for the Lycan Princess ~Nichols~ Chapter~81~New beginnings.
Harley~ Once we're dry, Nick settled me on the bed and slid my nightgown over my head and stepped into his boxers. He had thought of everything. My stomach rumbled as he brought the tray of food over to me. There's way too much for me to eat by myself, so I handed him a fork and knife as well. "So what's she like?" Nick shoved a piece of steak into his mouth. "Who?" "Your aunt." My shoulders shrug as I scoop up a big bite of baked potato. "I never saw her. After the test, I was back in my bed." We finished everything on the plate, and Nick put the tray outside the door before returning to bed. He throws my butterfly comforter over us and presses himself close to my back. One arm goes under my head, and he rests the other on my hip with his hand on my belly. Etta heats my skin beneath his hand until he makes good with the circles. "She already has her daddy wrapped around her finger." Nick raised his head and kissed the side of my face. "Oh yeah, let me tell you about her m
Bounty for the Lycan Princess ~Nichols~ Chapter~80~Making the best of it.
Harley~ Nick's care never fails to amaze me, perhaps because it's not repetitious. Only he would have moved all the things that brought me comfort from the apartment. His special touches, like candles and flowers, are a nice improvement. The room itself is an upgrade from the apartment's bedroom. Shiny, real hardwood floors and a big bay window seat make a dramatic entrance. Through the open bathroom door, the king-size bathtub had caught my eye the moment he'd sat us down. Images of Nick, me, and bubbles filling it have me nestling into his chest. His scent draws me in with an irresistible pull. "Thank you, Wolfman." I turn my head and kiss his pecs. "I can't take all the credit; Becky helped. We wanted you to feel at home." "Anywhere you are is home to me." One kiss leads to another. Nick ran his hands along my back, leaving my skin a burning trail from his touch. "I've been thinking about what Seth said, and I want to hold the press conference." Zeek rumbled in his chest as
Bounty for the Lycan Princess ~Nichols~ Chapter~79~Testing the waters.
Nick~ We both looked at Harley; I wanted to question her, but she wasn't looking so good; I know that look! She slapped my chest. "Bathroom, now!" I scoop her up; one of her arms goes around my neck, and the other hand covers her mouth. Becky opens the front door, steps aside, and points to the half-bath off the living room. Harley is squirming in my arms to get to the toilet as we enter. With her in front of me, I drop to my knees just in time to pull her hair back. When there's nothing left inside her, she leans back into me with tears in her eyes, out of breath. "Nick, I'm sorry, but there's nothing Ben can do; I agreed to the test once it was safe. He should know who Nicoletta's father is, too." "No, Harler, Kyle is right about Ben; he could prove to be a danger to us. What about exposure? Our little one doesn't like to be spied on. Imagine what she will do when they poke at her with needles?" She drops her eyes to the floor, and her voice is almost inaudible. "I hadn't thou
Bounty for the Lycan Princess ~Nichols~ Chapter~78~Wild one.
Nick~ Our black SUVs pull out of the hospital parking lot. More media vans waited on the street, and they pulled in behind us as we passed. Now, a caravan of five heads east through downtown LA. We take the US 395 exit and catch another gear. Harley has remained quiet with her head resting on my shoulder. Once her hand returned to its human form, I laced our fingers together. It's hotter than the Fourth of July on a tin roof in the back of the SUV. My voice was sharp when I hit the two-way and asked the driver to turn on the back vents. It didn't matter because it worked, and the AC came to life with a swoosh. Harley's hair blew back as I adjusted the vent for her, but she didn't speak. 'Just be patient with her, Nick.' 'I'm doing my best, Zeek.' 'We also need to help her get a hold of her powers before they get stronger.' 'Seeing as how she has to use those powers on us, I'd say that's an excellent idea. Though the how is a mystery, other than trial and error.' Wh
Bounty for the Lycan Princess ~Nichols~ Chapter~77~Breaking free.
Nick~ Shelia walks away while Zeek is urging me out the door, but it's unnecessary; I'm already gone. The cards go under my arm, and my eyes go to the door. My boots scuffing over the carpet and the glass doors closing behind me sit right with my soul. Salt air and a south breeze surrounded me coming out of the station, ushering me out to freedom. On my way across the parking lot, I'm still trying to connect with Harley. I'm in the car, pulling out, by the time she accepts my call. Harley's voice comes through with a brave front, but it's the underlying shakiness that she can't hide. 'Wolfman?' 'Yes, Amante.' 'I got my discharge instructions.' 'We can go?' 'Yes, we can. Where are you?' 'Leaving the station. Are you ok?' 'Why wouldn't I be?' 'Harley, I know Ben was there.' 'Can we talk about that later, Nick? Hurry, please; I'm ready to go home.' And just like that, she shut me out. Like an old-time operator pulling the plug on a wire. One hand tightened on
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