Reign
Is he ready to go? Or is he leaving with her? I asked my voice laced with venom, for whatever reason I was angry, jealous and hurt. What are you talking about? What’s going with you? Who are talking about? Her who? Jaz rambled in confusion. Nothing’s wrong! I snapped. I’m fine! And you know who I’m talking about. The hell you are! She snapped back. Why are you so pissed off? I didn’t come here to watch women throw themselves at your brother. I snorted furrowing my brows and scrunching my nose. Jaz giggles. I glared at her. That bitch? She threw her thumb behind her. Oh please, Damien put her in her place, besides there’s only one female he wants touching him and only has eyes for. She winked at me. I could feel my cheeks warm up.
Are you blushing? She snickered. What?! NO! I don’t know what you’re talking about, and I don’t blush. My cheeks turning a brighter red. Yeah right, go ahead and tell yourself that, that’s why you look like a beet. She smirked. I saw the way you two were looking at each other and the way he held you, and you leaned into him. She giggled as she showed me what she said I did. Plus, the way you were clenching your fists, I thought you were gonna tear her arms off. I rolled my eyes at her. Reign, how long have you been in love with Damien? She softly asked with a smile.
What? In love with him? Whatever! I am not in love with him. I rambled. And I didn’t lean into him? Y-you… I started to say. Don’t lie to me and tell me that you don’t have feelings for him. She scolded. How long? She gently asked again. I sighed closing my eyes and covered my face. Since we first met three years ago. I sighed as I finally admitted what I should have told her years ago. When he pinned me to the elevator wall. I mumbled. Jaz’s eyes went wide. I just figured it was nothing, that I was crazy to think that he would want to be with me.
Why would you think that? She asked rubbing my back. By this point, I was fighting tears back and I have no idea why. Because I never saw him again and he was never around when we would visit your family. It’s like he was avoiding me. I said trying not cry. When he touched me the first time, in the elevator, it felt like a jolt of electricity flowed through me, I didn’t know what was going on. Shit! I still don’t know what’s going on and why I feel this way. I huffed rubbing my forehead. It took me three years to forget about him and now…here he is, and he is in charge of my private security! I laughed nervously. Besides he probably already has some drop-dead gorgeous model girlfriend. Why would he want to be with someone like me? Other than being Ryven Rose, I’m just a plain ole me.
Why didn’t you tell me? You know you can tell me anything. I would have been your match maker with him. She gave me a huge grin and wiggled her eyebrows. And no, he doesn’t have a drop-dead gorgeous girlfriend. He’s looking for someone who has more than just beauty, which you are but he wants a total package and you my bff, are just the drop-dead gorgeous girlfriend he’s looking for. She told me as I rolled my eyes at her.
Yeah right, like I believe that. And tell you? Like you told me about you and Koltyn, Ryott and Jyden. I had to find out by catching y’all making out. I snapped. Do you know how really gross that was? I told her scrunching my face. She cringed at that. She was going to say something, but I stopped her. Don’t apologize. I held my hand up. Dammitt! I feel like a silly schoolgirl with a crush on the captain of the football team and I am far from being a total package. I grunted rubbing my hands up and down my face, thankfully I wasn’t wearing makeup otherwise I would look like a clown. Jaz pulled me into a tight hug when we heard someone let out a whistle.
Daaammmmnnnnn Reign is this your car?! Moses drooled. I snickered, Yes, why I would be leaning on a stranger’s car? He was literally drooling all over my Hellcat, Please wipe our drool before it gets all over my baby. I told him handing him a tissue. Sorry. He said wiping his mouth and then grinning at me. You got yourself one helluva car. Thanks. I said turning away as Damien walked over to us. We should get going, I’m sure ya’ll are hungry. I have a table set up a local barbecue joint. I can take three and then the rest can go in the SUVs over there. Nodding my head towards the vehicles parked next to mine. There’s a driver for each one. Koltyn and Ryott are meeting us at the restaurant. I told them still not making eye contact with Damien.
Jyden and Jazlyn each rode in the SUV’s, leaving Moses and Shadow crammed in the backseat of my car and that was a hilarious sight to see, these guys are all like six foot something, almost seven foot and built like tanks. Damien eased his way into the passenger seat as his two buddies struggled to get comfortable. Wholly geezers, I could feel my heart rate speed up and breathing got erratic. Calm down, I told myself. I took a deep cleansing breath to calm myself before he slid into the passenger seat.
Our mate is so yummy. The voice purred. Is that all you think about? You’re such a perv, and why are you purring? Are you a cat? I scolded. No, wait…I’m not a cat, why am I purring. Is it my subconscious doing all this? I thought to myself. No, I am not I am your subconscious. The voice chuckled at me. I rolled my eyes; I guess I really do need a break.
I loved my Hellcat, as soon as I hit the open road, I slyly smiled. Hold on to your asses! I grinned wide as I hit the gas and smoothly flowed in and out of traffic. I could see Damien from my peripheral vision, he was smiling, I felt him softly brush his fingers against my hand that was on the arm rest. I felt a jolt of electricity shoot through my body. I couldn’t help but look at him briefly, as I turned away, he intwined his fingers with mine. Oh, sweet baby bunnies, his touch set off an explosion of sparks all the way down to my toes.
He truly is our mate. The voice said. Please accept him. She begged. He is the reason I was able to reveal myself to you. You haven't revealed yourself to me. You haven't even told me who you are or what you are. I snorted to her, it, whatever this is. And what does he have to do with anything? All will be revealed in time, just please bear with me, trust me and most importantly please give our mate a chance. She pleaded. Fine. I huffed as I quickly pull my hand away from his, these feelings were getting stronger. I need to think but having him so close made it hard to think. The loss of contact with him brought an empty coldness, and from the frown that was on his face and the sigh, he felt the same. Of course, he’s sad, he’s our mate and wants to be with us and touch us. She whispered sadly. I knew that at some point that we would end up being alone and as much as it excited me it also terrified me. Don’t be scared Reign, I will always be with you. I promise. I smiled at that, whoever she is, she’s starting to bring me comfort.
We finally made it to the restaurant, we had a private party area all to ourselves, which worked out because these fools are LOUD. This was one my favorite places to come for BBQ. It seemed like everyone purposely arranged their seats so that Damien and I were sitting next to each other. I still avoided all eye contact with him, but I could feel him watching me. I wondered if he felt what I felt or is it just because I’m Ryven Rose. It wouldn’t surprise me; I’m used to it.
We spent three hours eating, talking and drinking, and boy could they eat and drink. I thought that they would be drunk as skunks by the time we left with as much as they drank but they showed no signs of inebriation. Jyden, Jaz, Ryott and I were still underage, so we threw down a couple of pitchers of sweet Texas tea and yes, we sneaked a couple of sips from Damien and Koltyn.
I asked for the bill so we could get going but I was told that the bill had already been paid and they didn’t have a name because it was paid in cash and were asked not to reveal who paid. Alright, who the hell paid the bill?! I scowled looking at the faces around the table. They all shrugged their shoulders at me. I know it was Damien who paid because he had a smirk on his handsome face.
Reign After going back and forth about who paid the bill, we made it back to my house. Mac was waiting on us. It’s about time you got here. He gruffed. I told you where we were going to go after they got here, you could have joined us. I walked in and kissed his cheek. Didn’t have time and still don’t have time. I just wanted to make sure Damien had everything he and his team need. He said shaking Damien’s hand. I just need the schedule of events for the rest of the tour. Damien told him. Not a problem, I’ll have Reign’s assistant get that to you. Wait? Why does he need that? I asked. Isn’t Jason… No, he’s not, not anymore. Mac stated. He’ll still be around to but he’s not in charge, besides, it was only temporary, and he knew that. But I thought he was in charge until… He was but things change. Damien is in charge now. Mac said so coldly. What things? I demanded. Sorry to interrupt but where do we set up? Moses asked. Ground floor, through that door, down the
REIGN I’m what? I asked trying to catch my breath. I have no idea what you’re talking about. I told him turning away to go to my room. See ya in the mornin’. We have an early day, make sure to review the itinerary. And I ran upstairs. I could feel his eyes staring at me, don’t turn around, don’t turn around, I told myself. Please, just go to him, run into his arms and let him hold us. My inner voice begged. Will you just shut up, please? I snapped at this crazy ass voice in my head. Reign, you, okay? Jaz called following me up to my room followed by Ryott. The three of us were thick as thieves, at least that what everyone said. I’m fine. I snapped. Reign Rose Raven! She snapped at me. I rolled my eyes at her. What Jazlyn?! What the hell is wrong with you? Nothing is wrong. Bullshit! Both her and Ryott said in unison as we walked into my room. Just tell her, maybe she can slap some sense into you. The voice grumbled. What did you say? I looked at Ryott. I didn
Reign After we drove for about 20 minutes, we arrived at Cracker Barrel. I love this place. I got out rubbing my hands together. Let’s go. I said skipping into CB. Hi, I need a table for 15 please. I smiled at the girl. She looked at me and her mouth fell open. Damien approached her. Excuse me, may I speak with your manager? He asked politely. Miss? He snapped his fingers in front of her face. OMG! She squealed as she covered her mouth. Please don’t scream, yell or call attention. He told her bring her attention to him. Get your manager for me, please. Quietly. She nodded and rushed off. When she returned, she had who I assumed was the manager. Damien went and spoke with her. That female better not touch our mate. My inner voice growled in my head. Not you again? I grumbled. And why do you keep calling him our mate? I don’t even know what the hell a mate is. I snapped. As crazy as this sounds, do you have a name? I asked. Call me Nera and she’s touching him, go
Damien Hearing the sobs of my mate made my heart ache, all I wanted to do was wrap her in my arms, hide her away and take her pain away. I kept glancing at her in the rear-view mirror, she looked so broken. We finally arrived at Reign’s home, she jumped out of the car and rushed her way to the police line, but she was stopped by Mac and Duncan. She was fighting hard to get lose but they held her tight. A wave of anger flowed through me, and I ran to her side growling at both men, who released her, and I wrapped my arms around her. Let me go! She kept yelling. Please, KC! I need to find KC! Who’s KC? A firefighter asked who was standing next to us. KC, she’s my furbaby. She was in the house! Please find her. She sobbed. KC! C’mere girl, come to momma! She pleaded trying to whistling for KC. Mr. McAvoy, may we speak with you? A fire fighter called. Jaz and Ryott put their arms around her in comfort, I stood behind them and wrapped all three of them in a hug. Slowly Reign sunk to h
Reign Streaks of sunlight peeked their way through the curtains, I groaned. Why does the sun have to be so bright in the mornings? I asked myself covering my eyes. I went to get outta bed, but I was pinned down. Reign, our mate loves us. He...they, will protect us, all you have to do is open up to him and trust him. I heard Nera whisper in the back of my mind. Oh shittles! Who’s lying next to me? I looked over to my side, cheese n crackers!! It’s Damien! He had one arm under my head and the other one draped across my waist. Why is he in my bed? I lifted the blanket, OH THANK GOODNESS, I still have my clothes on and he’s in shorts. I wiggled as best I could do to get up. I had to go pee. Every time I moved to get up his grip got tighter. I leaned back and looked at him. He’s so gorgeous, has a strong jaw line, his skin has the most perfect tan. His hair was a mess, but it is so soft. I moved some of his matted hair from his forehead. Mate is so handsome. Nera purred. WTF? Are yo
Reign We drove in silence with the only noise coming from the classic rock station playing softly on the radio. As we got closer, my tears started to silently fall, and my heart started to hurt. I don’t know if anything would be salvageable, all I really want are my pictures and my safe, everything else can be replaced but not my pictures. They were all I had left of mom, dad, and the life I had before they died. I prayed that I would be able to find my safe and pictures. We pulled up to the gate and we were immediately let in. Before we turned the corner to my house, I froze. NO! STOP! I don’t think I can do this. I whispered through sobs. Damien came to a stop and waved the guys around us. Little one, you’re not alone. We are all here for you. Damien said leaning his forehead on my left temple. I took a deep breath and nodded indicating for him to keep moving. When we got to the remains of my home, there were stacks of items that looked like they have been cleaned of the soot fr
Reign Actually, go to this address. I said handing Damien a piece of paper. He raised his brow at me. Just go there, Mac rented it for the next week. I need to get outta that hotel. Spencer and Moses already checked it out and are waiting on us. We will stay there until the day before the show. You sent them without telling me? He was annoyed, whatever, I rolled my eyes at him. You did say to let you, Shadow or Moses know if I needed anything, so I told Moses since you and Shadow were busy. I said shrugging my shoulders cuddling with my new puppies. Moses didn’t tell me anything. He said in thought. I asked him not too. Why? He asked. Because I figured you would argue with me about it, and I didn’t feel like arguing with you over this. I sighed. I need quiet, and I want to step outside without camera’s flashing in my face. I finished as we pulled into the long dirt road leading to the house. I wouldn’t have argued with you about it if you had just told me why you wanted this. I
Reign Reign, this is Koltyn. She pointed to a dark brown wolf; he was standing over the small dirty blonde wolf. The small one is Jazlyn. The little wolf yipped, wagged her tail and nuzzled Koltyn. Koltyn’s wolf’s name is Kota and Jaz’s is Artemis and the big black one is Damien’s wolf, Ayres. Ryott explained. You can pet him; he won’t bite you. She giggled. Actually, you’re the only one who’s allowed to pet Ayres. Ayres grunted at Ryott. Oh stop, you know it’s true. She shot at him. Ayres continued to stare at me and slowly moved closer to me crawling on his belly and lowly whimpered at me. What’s he doing? I asked, my eyes going wide. He wants you to pet him, this is his way of letting you know that he won’t hurt you. Ryott told me. He’s basically submitting to you and that’s a big thing, especially for an Alpha. When he was directly in front of me, he lowered his head and gently nudged against my hand. He kept whimpering lowly at me. I looked at Ryott, who gave me an encou