CH 23 * Part CH 23 Garrett He could see Harmony was unhappy out there as she worked at her desk , she was only actually speaking to people when it was necessary . Nodded to them and accepted things from them as per her job requirements , used that intercom to tell him if he had something important delivered . But other than that , he could see there was a stack of things in her in tray , that were for her to come in here and be given to him . She was , he noted , sorting it into important need to have now deliveries , or non important it can wait until later deliveries . She thanked the staff with a half smile . She was not her usual happy , friendly self , she was very unhappy out there , knowing that everyone in the city , as well as in this office , he supposed , now knew that her boyfriend had cheated on her . Hed called his mother to have a chat with her after hed realised shed skipped morning tea . She was , he knew , burying herself in work . He understood that , but she needed to talk to someone , and who better than a Luna who could project calm and confidence , engage her trust and get her to talk openly about how she was feeling . He wasnt about to have Ryan go and do it . His unit were already all looking at him a little bit weirdly about his interactions with Harmony . Their eyes were all on him and her for that matter . Though they all knew hed never been near her on a full moon , Wyatt was of the opinion he might know before that . He was 38 and un mated still , and they , like his mother were all waiting on the day when he scented out a Mate . His interest in the human woman had gained Wyatts undivided attention , and he was certain those three had discussed it between themselves . Likely right down to what Wyatt heard in the club , how well a human girl had responded to him , handled all of him . Just like his intervening in Harmonys life had gained his mothers attention , until hed given her the reason as to why , and shed backed off herself . Between what had happened to herself and himself , his mother could see why hed wanted to and was going to step in . Had actually asked him if he was going to , because she wanted him to . So her attention was diverted away from him , and why he was looking to help his secretary , as 1/5 CH 23 19 Paint should have been his units , but it wasnt often he went out with anyone or sated his needs . Wyatt had heard it all in that nightclub , and that one girl out there , a human girl , had more than been able to do that . Hed put it down to the fact that it had been awhile . Wyatt was of another opinion and liked to sit and smile at him about it , thought she could be his human mate . Hearing Ryan tell him she was annoyed , and concerned about how people were going to see her within the company now , after hed walked passed her ; he had felt her out with his Gamma Charm , of his own accord , had made Garrett frown and ask his Gamma why hed done that . Because she was sick to her stomach , boss . Had come out of him . Literally so , hed shaken his head Ive felt that before but not many actually go and throw up . People are disgusted with others , or things they see all the time and gag occasionally , but she ran from the room and threw up . That is odd . Thats all it was though , right ? Yes , I got nothing else from her , shes pretty easy to read actually , likes her new job here , is happy to be working here or was on Thursday and Friday , just having a bad day today , and can you really blame her boss ? No , he shook his head , and he couldnt . He looked at his watch and mind linked to his warriors on guard duty downstairs about the reporters . They were gone for the moment , which was good . He needed them to leave . He had one of them bring his car around to the front of the building . Ive got an errand to run Ryan , you and the boys hold the fort , so to speak . Where are you going ? Ryan asked , though Garrett looked right at him and his overly casual tone . I have need to buy something . While Im gone , please organise a security detail for Harmonys apartment . I dont think she needs reporters hanging out there , trying to get her to talk to them . I can do that . Where are you going ? he asked once more . Garrett stated simply and stood up , it was almost lunchtime . He grabbed his jacket and headed out of the office . Oh Ryan make sure Wyatt sees to no reporters around the building entrance , or the car park . Of course , Garrett . How long will you be ? Garrett looked right at him and the man snorted and walked away . He shook his head and turned his attention to Harmony . She was looking right at him standing before her desk . Are 2/5 CH 23 you going somewhere ? she asked You have a meeting in an hour and a half . Im aware . He nodded Up , we have to go somewhere . He commented . What ? she frowned at him , but watched her get up . Part of your duty to go with me on certain occasions . This would be one of them . He nodded Get your … he looked at her sweater . Coat , well be leaving the building . Oh , I dont think . Not your choice . Come Im on limited time , as youre aware . He tapped his watch Got to be back for my meeting . She grabbed her sweater , and he watched her flag one of the receptionists on the way passed their desk . Could you please take calls for Mr Owens while were out ? she asked the girl on the desk . Of course , Harmony , just let me know when your back . She replied . Garrett smiled as she stepped into the elevator with him , still doing her job diligently , making sure her unmanned desk was still attended to . Hed watched her pick up her work diary , an A5 sized book with sections for notes and appointments , tasks to be done , his schedule was all in there and he knew it . It had been his previous secretarys diary . Do you want a new one ? he asked her , tapping the diary . No , its fine and this close to the new year , there is no point . Your mother already gave me a new one for the new year . Ive already started transcribing next years appointments for you into it . Ah , shes on the ball , I see . Where are we going ? Harmony asked as they stepped out of the elevator into the lobby . I have need of my secretarys opinion on some Christmas shopping . He smiled at her , I have two sisters and a mother to shop for . Her eyes moved right to him and then to her watch , You left it this late . Two days till Christmas , youll be lucky to get a park in the allotted time youve given yourself . Garrett chuckled Who said anything about parking ? Well have a driver today . The lines will still be quite bad , its going to be completely crazy out there . You know that , right ? 3/5 CH 23 +4 Peasts Thats the fun part of Christmas shopping . He chuckled softly Besides , its not like were about to hit the local malls . Well be exclusively shopping . Was all she stated , as she pulled on her sweater , and he knew she understood what he meant . They were in the car and gone a moment later . You should pick up a new winter coat while . were out . That is not warm enough . He stated . Its all I have for the moment . Ill get something at the Boxing Day sales . She replied simply . Garrett nodded and sat and watched her in the car . He had the driver turn the heat up . He didnt feel that cold , but she would . Rarely ever did he turn the heat on in his car , but Harmony was human , so would feel it all . They got out , and he walked her from the car across the footpath and right into Nordstorm and right to the womens coat department section . Find something suitable . He motioned for her to browse the racks . What ? she frowned up at him . You need a new coat . Ill be buying my mother and sisters coats as well . Mother is about your size , help me pick something out for her . he told her when he realised , she wasnt just about to let him purchase her a coat . But this was his goal for their little outing . I dont know what they like , she muttered . Something warm and well fitted , drapes beautifully . Anything I buy them will be appreciated . Garrett smiled at her as he gave her a little push towards the racks . He strolled on passed her , to look about himself , but kept her in sight as well . He was looking for something for her himself , found a lovely dark blue double breasted three quarter length winter coat with a flare from the waist out down to below the knee , and smiled to himself as he held it up to her . Try this on for me . he stated . She raised an eyebrow at him but took her sweater off and reached for it just as he spotted a lovely grey three buttoned mid thigh length coat that would also be good for her , for when the weather started to warm up . Garrett walked over to it to take it from the rack , and turned back to look at her as she called out his name . That coat on her was lovely , and he watched her pull her hair from the neck of it , and it splayed about her , making him smile . It looks good on you . he commented and checked the size of the coat in his hand . 4/5 CH 23 It was her size and as he made his way through the racks towards her , he held up the grey one , Ill take that , try this one on for me . he stated as he saw a woman grab on to her and spin her around . Well , well , well , look who it is , Harmony , and your still trying to play the wealthy card , even though your dirt poor . He heard Harmony gasp as his eyes moved to the woman , Chloe Silverton . 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