Chapter 21: PursuitRyderWith every sit up I did, I wanted to do another… and another. That’s because every time I sat up, I would catch a glimpse of Demi, running on the treadmill, or doing jumping jacks. Her tits would bounce, drawing my eyes straight to her chest. That sports bra did nothing to contain her boobs, which was all but spilling out of her top. Then there were the squats. Oh… those fucking squats. The sight of her lowering down then up made me envision her on top of me, riding my cock like she couldn’t get enough. My dick was uncomfortably hard, but I’m not complaining.It was impossible to keep my thoughts focused on my workout and not on Demi. It was time to hit the showers before I knew it. When I stood from my position on the floor, our eyes met, and my heart leapt into my throat. She smiled at me. Damn, she’s so sexy. It took me a second to remember that I need to smile back, so I did with a wink. Then I let my eyes roam the length of her sweat soaked body. Her mes

Chapter 23: Best FriendsRyderI don’t know what I would have done if Demi would have denied my advances. Something about that girl draws me in like a dragon to a flame. The feeling is kin to instinct, like I know she’s right for me. It’s almost time to leave for the Harmony Moon pack and I am excited to see everyone. My grandparents are Alpha King Gabriel and Luna Queen Harper. My grandmother had her Lycan given to her personally by the Moon Goddess Selene. That’s unreal to think about. Since My grandmother had a Lycan, when she and my grandfather recognized their mate bond his wolf became a Lycan. Damn, what it would have been like to live in those days. The stories of Thane Kago make me want to locate his remains to resurrect him. Then I would indulge in his slow torture, then send him back to hell, or wherever he is. “You ready to go, Ryder?” I heard Luca call from my open doorway. “Yeah. I’ll be out in a second.” I zipped up my bag and threw it over my sho

Chapter 25: Hard to AdmitDemiMy heartrate starts to slow, but the feeling of dread washed over me with such a force that I feel like I can’t breathe. Does this mean I can’t go back to Olympus? That thought is instantly followed by the question of Do I want to go back to Olympus? The answer to that question is no, not really. It never felt like home to me. Maybe it could have if Ares wasn’t there. The only thing I will miss is Selene and Typhon. Honestly, they felt like family to me, and I am forever grateful to have them in my life. I walk into my bathroom feeling the need to wash the touch of Ares off me. Without looking in the mirror, I strip off my clothes and step into my shower. I adjust the water temperature to be as hot as I can handle.After washing and scrubbing my body so hard that my skin is chapped, I turn off the water and grab a towel to dry off. Reluctantly, I walk over to the mirror and rub my hand over its smooth surface. Beads of water gathered together as the mist

Chapter 27: BloodlustRyderShe hits the pavement hard when she goes down. The next few seconds seem like minutes as I watch him hold her there. He put his hands on her without her permission, groping and violating her body as she cries. The feeling of helplessness is overtaking me as I walk towards where he has her held against the ground.“You are a fucking coward! She’s innocent, you are disgusting piece of shit. You’re an abomination, unworthy to be called a god!” I punch at his body, but again my fists just pass right through him. “Ares!” I hear a male voice call out. “Take your fucking hands off her. You and I will be going to speak with Zeus right now.” I turn to see who I assume is Typhon. His expression reflects mine looking like he is ready to peel the skin from Ares’ bones. I recognize Selene and watch her rip Ares off Demi. I move to help Demi up, but I can’t grab hold of her. I stand to watch what happens as Typhon instructs Demi to leave. Selene

Chapter 29: Worlds Between UsRyder “Zeus! It’s not what it looks like!” Demi runs in the man’s direction. She’s begging him to listen to her. “Restrain her!” His voice echoed through the building. I let out a loud growl and moved to stop the half blood from touching her, but thick black chains burst from the earth and encircled my arms, legs, waist, and neck. I clenched my teeth still trying to get to Demi. “Get your fucking hands off her!” She’s struggling to get out of the mans grasp while still pleading with Zeus to listen to her.He pins his intense gaze on me, and I glare back at him with one of my own. I won’t cower to anyone, not even the god of thunder and lightning.“Bow, Ryder! Prove to me that you are capable to being tamed.” I laughed out loud.“You could strike me dead right now, still I will never submit. I may not be a god, but I wasn’t born to bow down to you!” I spat the words at him. Anger and rage evident with every word that lef