Ryder
Luca didn’t seem to take a breath while loosely sharing his strange fantasies in the bedroom. I managed to block him out, nodding my head every now and then so he would think I was still listening. Relieved to finally make it to the security gates of the storage facility I scanned my key card and the metal gates automatically opened. I chose this facility to store my bike because security is a top priority here. I sped up my pace to a fast walk. Adrenaline was already coursing through my veins with anticipation of the ride. Damn, it has been too long, I couldn’t wait to turn the throttle and feel the power of my bike beneath me. There’s something about riding that calms me. It’s like no other feeling in the world. I must take my love of riding back after my father and grandfather. I have heard the same stories from both of them one hundred times over. Security lights illuminated our way as we walked toward our storage unit. The crunching of gravel sounded beneath my feet, and the familiar smell of nearby fast-food restaurants scented the air around us. This town comes alive at night. Echoes of dogs barking, police sirens, and loud talking was a constant here. Being a Lycan, dragon hybrid, I could hear the thumping of the loud music from the most popular night club on the other side of town. I smiled knowing that was my destination. Crowds of humans, fairies, vampires, and other types of mythical beings go there to socialize, and I am one of them. Booz, dancing, and… girls had me coming back for more. Key in hand I unlocked our unit. Using both hands I began to lift the metal door. Dim yellow light slid up the wall of the unit as the door raised. Lights reflected off the smooth shiny surface of my prized possession. My YZF - R1 passed down to me by my father. With nine hundred ninety-eight cc’s this baby was the envy of any rider’s dream. I didn’t change a thing, I kept it exactly the way my dad had it when he was around my age. This bike was a sleek custom ghost silver to gray color depending on the lighting, with custom graphics that looked like scales all over. With a shit eating grin on my face, I stepped into the unit eager to hear the rumble of the engine.
“What do you think about that, dude?”
Like a radio, the volume of Luca’s voice gradually seeped back into my mind pulling me from my personal daze. I hadn’t heard a single word since, Ah… I can’t remember.
“Ugh… yeah, whatever, man.” I shrug my shoulders having no clue what I was agreeing to.
Knowing Luca that could be a bad idea, but tonight I’m not worrying about anything.
Like a child given a shiny new toy, Luca stepped over to his bike and gave it a pathetic little hug. I roll my eyes. Luca is the absolute worst wingman when it comes to picking up girls, but he’s all I got. I take a deep breath and sigh. I love the stupid blockhead though. I am grateful to have him no matter how much a pain in my ass he can be. Regardless of how much he embarrasses me, I know he’s got my back, just as I have his.
“Yeah baby, let’s get it! Damn it Ryder, I never thought you would have it in you. Shit yeah, this is going to be a night to remember!”
I begin to walk my bike out of the storage unit with a slow roll, careful not to run my bike into anything when I do so. What Luca said just now has me a little confused. Apparently, this is something I have never done before, and Judging by his level of excitement, I feel a little scared. I decided to let it go. Whatever it is, it can’t be that bad, right? I slide my riding gloves over my hands and pull my helmet over my head. The snap from the latch secures it in place. I’m a hybrid and none of this riding gear is needed, but road rash hurts like a bitch. Tonight, I want none of that. Plus, I try to be inconspicuous to the humans who still have no idea that paranormal beings exist.
I throw my leg over, position myself and start my bike. I have a shit eating grin on my face when my baby purrs to life. Luca starts pulling up in front of me, eager to get on the pavement. He revved his engine, and the ear-piercing sound bounces off the storage units lining both sides of us. We are careful not to get loose when rolling over the gravel, there’s no way I am risking the chance of laying my bike over. Not only is she the sexiest machine on the road, but she means a lot to me. It’s a piece of my father and grandfather that I could never get back. Pulling up to the blacktop, adrenaline pulses through my veins. Unable to resist I turn to Luca and yell over the noise,
“Let’s wake em’ up!” I yelled.
Luca grins at me, knowing the look on my face all too well. Stomping my gear shifter, I hit neutral and turn my throttle. Like a pissed off dragon my bike roars to life, rattling the neighborhood and waking the city, letting all paranormal’s know that I am here and ready to play.
“Typical Ryder, can’t do anything without making his presence known.” He looks at me, raising his voice over the sound of the two engines. “At least all the females will know who’s coming. No doubt there will be a shit load waiting at the club when we get there.”
Raising the corner of my mouth in a crooked grin, I know it never fails. When the ladies hear me coming, it makes for a very entertaining night. Luca has no complaints as he makes a show of spinning his tire, burning rubber, and throwing smoke as he peels out the driveway like a bat out of hell. He doesn't get too far ahead of me before I pass him in a blur, riding my back tire as far as the roadway will let me, only sitting it down when I have to.
“Fucking show off! You reckless asshole, I hope you swallow a bug and choke on it!”
I laugh out loud at Luca’s words. I’m ready to get this night started, and I’m not ending it until a sexy female is moaning under me as I ram her over and over. With that thought I pull back harder on my throttle, eager to get to my destination. The thought of sex is getting me painfully hard. I have a thirst that I need to quench. Being the first and only Lycan, dragon hybrid. My sexual appetite is unmatched by any being ever to walk this earth, and I am ready to sate my beasts.
Chapter 4: The ClubRyderLuca and I cruised a while through the city. The yellow streetlights lining the roadway brightened and dimmed every time I passed by one. The streets are busy, but eerie at this time of night. Beings who look like humans but could be something else walked the sidewalks. I know they can’t be up to anything good in these back alleyways. I know these fuckers, and they aren’t good. Rapists, drug peddlers and lords, gangs, and thieves. The sight of them has me clenching my fists hard on my hand grips. They have a bad habit of giving me a menacing look as I roll by them. It’s a look that makes me want to have them bite the curb as I kick in the backs of their skulls. I try to control that side of me tonight. I’m not letting anything ruin this night for me. I enjoy every time I get to cut loose and go on a ride, but there is something about tonight in particular. It may be the fact that it has been a while since I was able to leave the mythical lands. Dad’s intense
Chapter 5: A Little FunRyderA doe eyed beauty greeted me from the other side of the bar.“Ryder, long time no see. What can I get you, a margarita, wine cooler, wine?”Rain knew me better than that. I raised my eyebrow at her, she gave me a flirty smile. Taking out my favorite whiskey and a couple shot glasses she simultaneously looked me up and down. She growled low. I couldn’t help but laugh at her.“I didn’t know elves growled. I gotta say, I find it sexy as hell.”She smiled and licked her lips. Her confidence drew me in like a magnet, easily disarming me from any idea of finding someone new to entertain me tonight. Long brown hair she likes to style with flowers and foliage from her garden. A tiny shapely body. She had medium tan skin. Her cheeks were always slightly blushed, making her look shy and innocent. I know very well there is nothing innocent about this elf. Hell, I even found her pointed ears sexy. The fact that she was wearing a black leather form fitting bodysuit th
Chapter 6: What’s Her Name?RyderIt wasn’t easy keeping away from girls who wanted to grind on me. I decided to stay off the dance floor all together. I picked a seat in the back of the club and ordered a few more shots. I patiently tapped my knuckles on the table as I looked around me. I let my eyes roam briefly over the left side of the room and paused on something that caught my eye. Leaning with her back and one foot propped against a wall with a drink in her hand stood a woman. Never have I felt the need to do a double take, but this female had me doing just that. We locked eyes and held each other's gazes. Neither one of us wanted to look away. I felt captivated by her beauty. My heart rate sped up as I drank in her features, I let my greedy eyes pour over her, Intent on burning every perfect detail of this woman into my mind. Silver blond hair fell in waves over her shoulders. She had tan skin that seemed to glow with golden hues and a sprinkle of freckles across her cheeks an
Chapter 7: HerRyder“I don’t even want to know.” Cam said.I wiped the corners of my eyes and attempted to gain control of myself. It’s time to train, and I take my training seriously. Luca and I went back to stretching while Dad and Cam got everything ready. I’m practicing shifting today. My dad is a full-blooded dragon, my mom is a Lycan. So, what does that make me? A hairy dragon? No… I can shift into either. I’m the very first of my kind. Many think I am an abomination but are too afraid to say it to my face. People are also creeped out because my Lycan doesn't have its own alter ego. It’s just me, I am my Lycan, the same as I am my dragon. I don’t have voices talking in my head, and I like it that way.I ran straight ahead moving in a blur. I pulled my dragon forth feeling the power pulse throughout my body. My arms, legs, fingers, and toes tingle as the shift begins. I continued to run as I stretched my arms out to the sides. I threw my head back as pain radiated from the back
Chapter 8: EavesdroppingDemiI pressed my back flat against the wall as I attempted to keep my presence unknown. I wouldn’t chance eavesdropping on Selene and Typhon unless It was completely necessary, and right now, it’s necessary.“Things are getting serious, Typhon. They want to limit his power and abilities. We can’t let this happen!”I heard shuffling of feet. I can imagine Typhon crossing his arms over his chest and shifting his weight in response to Selene's concerns.“I know, Selene. At this moment, there is nothing we can do. The fate of the boy remains unknown at this time. You and I are tempting fate as it is. Keeping him safe may mean we have no other option but to let them bind his powers.”“Unacceptable!”Typhon groaned at Selene’s response. Her stubbornness is one of her greatest attributes. It’s one reason why I look up to her. She is the only female Goddesses that isn’t afraid to stand up to Zeus, and she does it for her children of the moon. The werewolves and Lycan
Chapter 9: My Name is DemiRyderHere we are back in the city. Why the hell my ass followed Luca here, I will never know. All I know is I told him about my trip to the pack, and he said he needed to pick up some things before we left. “Why are we here, Luca?” I groaned as we passed by another dark alleyway. We always find ourselves here at night. All my senses were on high alert. I don’t want to get caught off guard by anyone, especially here. The thing is, I am getting that feeling of being watched again, and I am getting damn tired of it.“Chill, man.” Luca responded to my question. “I just want to be prepared.”I rolled my eyes at the man child before me. I thought maybe he wanted snacks for the trip. So, I decided to grab a few things for myself. Something for a sick stomach. We don’t like to fly all the way to the pack from the mythical lands. We need to keep a low profile in the human realm. So… car ride it is, and I am dreading it. I haven’t ridden in a car mu
Chapter 10: Don’t LieDemi “So, Ryder, this is your way of getting her in your bed, isn’t it? Don’t lie…” Ryder sighed as his friend tried to whisper while nudging him with his elbow. His friend’s teasing had me grinning. We walked through the veil separating the mortal world from the mythical lands. “I don’t blame you.” He continued to whisper. “She’s fucking hot!” Ryder’s fist flew out landing a strong blow to Luca’s shoulder causing him to land hard on his side. Ryder didn’t even have to look to know exactly where to strike. Ryder kept walking, not caring that his friend was putting on a show as he rolled around on the ground. Luca hopped up, not taking long to catch up to us. “Ryder, damn! I thought you loved me.” Ryder still didn’t turn to look at Luca. “And you…” Luca pinned his gaze on me. “You're a lady, you were supposed to check on me. I could have been bleeding out while you two nonchalantly just walked right on by.” Surprised by how direct Luca was
Chapter 11: Half BloodRyderI can’t believe this. By the way Demi talks, the Gods have turned against me. Limiting my power? How will I protect my pack, my people, and my family? I looked over at Demi, her aqua blue eyes met mine with a look that told me she was worried. I also noticed something else hidden in their depths, was it longing? “I am here to assist you in any battle you may encounter, Ryder. You are not in this alone. I know that if I ask to stay by your side, Selene and Typhon will allow it.” Demi said with certainty.“No,” I said. Demi looked up at me in confusion.“What?” She asked. Her brows pressed together.“You can’t stay. I can’t risk you getting in trouble with the Gods, Demi. This isn’t your fight.” He said without hesitation. I stood and walked over to him.“I want to help you, Ryder. I have been watching you for a long time, and I know that you are a good man. You deserve none of this.” I grabbed my head with both hands as I felt the worst headache of my lif