The flight to Colorado seemed shorter as my mind tried to comprehend what was going on in Noah's odd thought process. The plane landed with thoughts of Noah and Dagon being buddy buddy concerning me. I wondered why, if Dagon intended to mark me before Noah. Raina told me to grab some of my bags as she and Eric headed toward the plane's exit with their arms full of my things.
"Thought this was just a short getaway but you packed like it's permanent," Eric exclaimed. I shrugged and hoisted the bag up on my shoulder. We loaded the rental car and Raina mentioned that my mom had called a cleaning service and that the house should be clean when we arrive."She also had the pantry stocked and freezer so you'll have food," she exclaimed. I nodded and climbed in the back next to my bags. I stared out the window as Eric headed out onto the highway and we traveled toward the thick forest. My mother's property was located on the outskirts of a national forest. Thirty acres with a cabin built in the same layout as our home in Siberia. There were also two barns and a lodge for pack members if a wolf pack were to be created. I smiled as we turned up the gravel drive. A calmness settled over me and I felt this was my grounding place. "I think you're right. I feel at ease whenever I am here," Adira mumbled softly and I smiled because it felt like I was truly home. Raina handed me her cell phone and told me it was mine while I was there. I looked down at it and thanked her."All your contacts are in there already and it won't lose its signal," she added and I nodded, sliding it into my back pocket. I inhaled deeply and closed my eyes over the crisp fresh scent of pine lingering in the fresh air. I rushed to the front door, smiling at the wrap-around porch, took the key from its hiding place, and opened the door. What I wasn't expecting was Dagon and Noah to be sitting together on the couch in the living room grinning at me like we were long-lost friends. Their red eyes indicate that they're more than friendly feelings toward me. I dropped the bags from my hands and turned to head back outside. I glared at Raina and she looked away in guilt."You knew they were coming here?" I accused her and she sighed."Your father informed me that Noah insisted on rebuilding your friendship and Dagon offered to help him," she said sincerely and I shook my head."Dagon plans on claiming me and Noah, who the hell knows," I lifted my hands in frustration and added, "my peaceful sanctuary is gone." My aunt wrapped her arm around my waist and whispered to me."Take advantage of the perfect situation, no other female distractions. Make that idiot realize who you truly are. A mate is everything to a demon and maybe he's got a surprise for you as well." I eyed her questionably and glanced back at the house. I asked my wolf if she sensed another within Noah and she answered that she couldn't tell. I exhaled harshly and mumbled that if the two were staying they were earning their keep as I stomped back towards my house. I entered with a newfound determination in my soul. I glared at both men with hands on my narrow hips."What happened to your hole, Brenda?" I asked Noah candidly. He swallowed nervously and opened his mouth to answer but I interrupted him with my curiosity over his and the other demon's newfound friendship."Are you both fucking each other?" I asked bluntly and Dagon stood quickly and growled," hell no!" Noah chuckled and shook his head."I'm not that much like Mortas, sweetheart. I still only fancy females," he clarified and I repeated my first question about Brenda. Noah stood and sauntered in front of me and tilted his head as he looked down at me. I watched his clear blue eyes turn to a bright red. My eyes narrowed at him."She wanted to be my girlfriend, Raven. Can you believe that? The nerve of her," he mumbled sourly and I pinched the bridge of my nose over his indifference. I was turned around and hugged tightly by Dagon who planted his lips on mine and kissed me romantically. I pushed him back and shook my head."Don't do that. We had a great night of sex but that doesn't give you the right to kiss me whenever you like Dagon," I scolded and he apologized for his behavior telling me it looked like I needed to relax. I accepted his apology with a grin and glanced over at Noah to see that he was on his cell phone looking bored. I knew it was one of his girlfriends wondering where he was. He hung up and I frowned."You can leave for vegas if you're being beckoned, don't stay on my account, Noah," I snapped at him. His eyes narrowed at me and at Dagon and laughed."No chance in hell, sweetheart. I'm not leaving here while he stays." Dagon shook his head and eyed Noah."Just kiss her my guy and it will all become crystal clear for you," he said sincerely and I cringed internally at the horrid look Noah gave him and then me."Gross dude, that'd be like kissing my sister," he winced while I closed my eyes over my conundrum. I exhaled deeply and collected myself."If you're planning on staying you'll need to contribute by working around here. There's livestock that needs to be fed, and eggs to collect among other chores that help this place run efficiently. Do either of you know anything about farming?" I asked without expecting much of a reply. I was suspicious when they both nodded. I gestured to Noah to explain everything he knew. He smiled and told me that his former best friend grew up on a farm and he learned much from being a spectator. I chewed on my lip thinking that he probably had learned much. I turned to Dagon asking the same and he informed me he grew up on a cattle ranch in Texas before he became a demon due to poor judgment at a card table. I cocked my brow and asked when that was and he answered sixteen hundred and I whistled. "He's an old demon, oh both of them have wolves like your dad," my wolf decided to inform me. I looked hard at both of them and rolled my eyes as I headed back outside to tell my aunt and uncle they could come in. Noah skipped across the carpet and pulled me by the hand before I could open the door. I looked at him and he exhaled."Please still be my friend, my sweet, beautiful Raven, I won't drink from you anymore if it's that much of an issue;" he said with big sad eyes. Damn him I couldn't stay angry at him. "Fine…friend," I mumbled softly with my arms spread wide. He laughed and scooped me up and twirled me around the living room with Dagon chuckling at our silliness. I smiled and told him I needed to let Raina and Eric know it was safe to enter. Noah sat me down to my feet and told me thanks for taking him back. I chuckled softly and told him no problem. We left outside together and I was surprised by the group of werewolves that my mother had hired. I recognized Timothy, my father's beta's brother. When he saw me he smiled at both Noah and me, knowing us both since we were little. I blushed after he asked if we were becoming the new Alpha and Luna of my mother's land. I laughed softly and Noah looked very confused as he ran his fingers through his hair. Timothy introduced all the workers to us and the few females that were hired stared openly at both Dagon and Noah making me over possessive of the pair."We should run our wolves later. I'm sure the newbies would enjoy it," Timothy suggested as he gestured towards the two standing on the porch. I glanced over at the pair and nodded since I was curious about Noah's wolf. I heard giggles and overheard one of the ladies make a comment about what was wrong with me that my mate hadn't marked me. My eyes narrowed and I approached the woman. "The status of my mate and I shouldn't concern you and if it does I suggest you find work elsewhere," I growled in a low and firm manner making all the females shudder. I'm certain flames were dancing in my eyes because Dagon placed Noah's hand on my back and I relaxed instantly."Your bond is strong with Noah, he really is a blind fool not to sense it," Adira growled softly and I sighed in irritation. I asked her if she was familiar with his new wolf and she informed me that the beast was withdrawn and not at all sociable. Figures he'd have an emo wolf I thought as I told the workers to continue the great work and headed back inside because I needed to blow off some steam in the exercise room. Timothy ran after me and apologized for the women's behavior."They're not used to a female carrying a fire wolf, Raven. You're a unique female and should carry yourself proudly," he said sincerely. I smiled and told him thanks and ałso mentioned that I would pass on letting my wolf run this night."Perhaps after I've settled I can run with you all," I said softly and he told me that it was fine. I told him goodnight as I entered the house with Dagon and Noah following closely behind.I glanced over at my shadows and told them to pick their rooms as I went downstairs to lift some weights. I started down to the lower finished basement when I was lifted and carried down the stairs by an overzealous Noah. I squealed when he tripped on the last step and wrapped myself around his body. He was falling backward and instantly stopped midway. Both our eyes widened when we saw Dagon holding on to Noah's arm saving us both from hitting the floor hard. Dagon pulled him back so he was back on his feet. I slid down his side and avoided looking at him as I rubbed down on him erotically. "Thanks for saving us both, Dagon," Noah said softly and Dagon laughed and told him no big deal. I headed to the weights and started my lifts. Noah said he'd spot me and basically critiqued every little thing I did. It grew annoyed quickly over his ridiculousness. I dropped the bar telling him I was finished."I'm going to head up, shower and sleep. I'm taking the master," I said firmly and Noah asked if he could sleep next to me like old times. I looked at him like he was insane which I believed he was and told him no. He looked disappointed and I ran upstairs to avoid his pouting. I grabbed my nightgown from one of my bags and jumped into the shower. Relaxing under the hot spray, I didn't hear my bedroom door open. After finishing up I headed into the bedroom and paused before turning off the overhead light and looking at the huge black wolf laying on the bed. "Are you Noah?" I questioned the beast. The tail began to wag but I wasn't convinced. "Noah's wolf should have flames like you, right?" I asked my wolf openly and she told me yes. I shook my head and gestured to Dagon to get his butt out of my room. I opened the door and noticed his pile of clothes. I grunted as I lifted the pile and opened the door to shoo him out. I noticed that Noah was watching as The black wolf trotted out and paused momentarily to lick my exposed thigh. I heard him say hussy and shut his door. I growled bitterly and tossed Dagon's clothes out into the hallway and slammed my door closed. I'm sure Noah will think I slept with Dagon again and at the moment I didn't have the energy to care.I laid face first onto the king-size mattress and made an obnoxious noise like my body was leaking. Yeah, I farted, a long rumbling of hot gas. "Not very lady-like," Adira mentions and I told her that my stomach feels much better. I got a whiff of the smell and buried my face into the pillow and thought Noah would have given me a point for that one. I scrambled out of bed and went to open the balcony door to air out my stench. I stepped out on the patio to see the moon already high in the night sky. I overheard giggles and glanced over towards the barn, and saw Anna and a man with undeniable white hair. "That hoe bag moves fast," I growled and Adira agreed wholeheartedly. Noah may not believe in mates but I did and it was getting painful to see him with so many other women. "What are you going to do, dearest?" My wolf asked me. I slipped on my converse and told her I was going to break up the party. I ran down the stairs and outside towards the barn speaking loudly enough so they co
I crossed my arms in the leather seat on the private jet and swore I blinked and we were already there. I looked down at all the neon and felt a rush of uneasiness."Ezra is sending a car to pick you up," Raina said softly and I nodded and glanced over at her. She was acting like she wanted to say something so I asked what."How many men have you been with, I ask because Noah is so…worldly," I laughed and agreed with her choice of word. "Noah's been with hundreds I'm certain whereas I have been intimate with two. Robert Bucks who took my v card and Dagon," I announced and she gasped at me."Why didn't you give it to Noah?" She asked and I told her he didn't want me in that way. She frowned and told me sorry and that I was a beautiful woman. I smiled and told her I was alright with it all."I only recently started getting jealous, strange," I mumbled sourly and she explained that my maturity had come and it changes your thought process. I nodded as the plane made its way to the airport
I laid on my back going over what had occurred between Noah and myself. His blatant nonsense of not being friends anymore was as ridiculous as when I announced it. I knew enough about mates that nothing would keep them apart once the swap of each other's cells had occurred. Our kiss caused his entire being to crave me and his marriage to Brenda wouldn't faze him one tiny bit or stop his need for me. A face entered my line of sight. It was a young dark-haired female demon with a smile on her small face. "Hello Raven, I'm Harper and was sent by the big guy to help you out," she said cheerfully. I mumbled "fabulous" as I sat up and huffed in frustration. "I'm told that you shouldn't experience your mate's heat so that I may claim mine," she said with a large grin. I noticed her fangs and asked if Dagon was her mate. She nodded and told me Lucifer told her that he was and that I would help her. I sat up and rubbed my eyes and froze hearing the most frightening howl I'd ever heard. I looke
"Oh wow, you're one of those golden blood freaks like my husband. Come look, Harper," Brenda shouted and the woman came out from the vegetation and approached her. Brenda pulled her close and kissed her fully on the mouth. She looked at me and grinned."You've met my true mate and you're mother knew my father Brian the commander-in-chief of the golden blood project. Shame he's still hiding out, it would have been a fantastic reunion," she cackled and I winced as she lifted me one-handed."My mother isn't even in America and I can assure you she abhors only bitter hate for the beast who raped her. I know this because she told me how cruel they were to her. There is one thing I wonder about. Why wed Noah if Harper is your real mate?" I asked curiously. Brenda rolled her eyes before she answered."Noah is heir to a huge fortune, plus he's the descendant of lust himself so sexual energy just radiates off of him. He's like a light to a moth," she sighed as she daydreamed."No woman can resi
It's been snowing for months now and I feel like I'm going to lose my sanity. Cabin fever is a very real thing and today I've decided to try out my snow boots. Noah went back to the desert to take care of his annulment to a dead demon and informed me that he'd come back during the first thaw. I called him a pussy for running away from the weather. I was surprised that the bitter chill didn't affect me and I credit Adira for that. My fire wolf kept me toasty internally. Most of the workers returned to their homes so it was just Dagon, his pal, Timothy and I staying at the property. Raina and Eric left for Siberia ages ago. Dagon and I have become great friends and he informed me that Harper had played him. I told him I knew that since Brenda was her actual mate. We also had one of his pals come to help out. A fellow Dagon called Jinx. He was a cheerful demon and was happy to help, coming fast friends with Timothy. I was watching the young man head toward me in a rush."We are down to fi
I gagged at the strong rotten egg smell coming from the grotesque beast's body."Why are you taking me?" I questioned him and he grunted and informed me that I was to be the queen and share leadership of his army of misfits. "And of course, we will mate and try however many times it takes to produce our successors," he mumbled softly with red glowing eyes. I swallowed uncomfortably and laughed awkwardly. There was no way in hell I'd let him put any part of himself inside my person. I looked back at my home and my heart sank. I did however see both demons waving at me underneath the debris. I shooed at them not wanting either of them to get themselves killed. Brian stopped so I turned to see why. I watched as an enormous black shadow started to rise before us with two red eyes blazing that were focused on the creature holding me captive."You're so dead. If you're wise I'd set me down and leave here immediately because that's Keir and he's my fire wolf's mate," I announced. Brian growl
I headed to the rubble being sorted through by several individuals. I pull a lounge chair and sit as I go over my conversation with Noah. He's trying to stay faithful, he says and I snort to myself. Trying to get laid is the truth of it."How am I supposed to deal with a mate I don't trust?" I asked my wolf. "Well since you both marked each other Keir and I have been able to communicate when his demon doesn't have him wrapped up. Even across distances. Keir tells me it's his demon that has instigated all Noah's sexual conquests because that is how it feeds and grows stronger;" she informed me. I wave to Dagon and he comes to me. I ask him if it's possible for Noah to hold an incubus inside himself and the demon cringes."If Noah is possessed with an incubus the only way to get rid of it is to starve it. So he would need to be void of sex, including masturbation and visual stimuli for several months, an exorcism performed, or get Lucifer to call it out," he mumbled and I rubbed my fore
I finished the steak and put on the shirt. I glanced around and realized that Dagon had taken me to his room. Cheeky, I thought as I grabbed the dirty plate and headed down to the communal kitchen. I washed it quickly and dried it to put away. Jinx entered and asked me how I was doing. I shrugged my shoulders and asked if anyone had a cell phone. He shook his head and told me no. I glanced over at the window to see another day coming to an end. "Are the wolves running tonight? Did they mention anything?" I asked, willing to do anything to keep my thoughts of Noah far away. Jinx said they were all too tired from the work they'd been doing on the house. I nodded and told him to be sure to thank them and triple all their pay. He smiled and told me alright. I headed into the living room area and saw the fireplace lit with a warm fire. It made me recall my time here with my brothers and older sister. Dagon was watching me."Would you be interested in going to my home in hell and staying w