CH 27 48 Parts CH 27 Garrett . Hed sent Ryan and Dallas home an hour later , and to cruise on past Harmonys place across town , only to have them report , that not only were there reporters downstairs outside the office . That there were also several of them out by the car park near Harmonys car and at the entrance to the underground car park , for their ranked members that worked in the building . It seems they had all the exits covered , and then they reported that there were many reporters camped out there waiting by her apartment complex even . He was hoping theyd all go home with it being so bloody cold outside . But it seems not . He and Wyatt had discussed with Harmony about spending the night here in the office . She wasnt overly fussed about it , but he assured her there were plenty of comfortable office lounges around . Had even told her if she wanted a bed to sleep in , there were several available beds down in the medical wards on the 3rd and 4th floors . Shed just stared at him and huffed Theyre not going to go away are they ! not a question but a statement . He didnt think so and neither did Wyatt . Its likely theyve been paid to be there , to capture your reaction and response to Damien . That man was also downstairs and had tried to come into the building , had been turned away by security . He had stated loudly for all out there to hear Im not leaving until I can talk to Harmony . I know shes in there . And from all reports , was now standing downstairs freezing his backside off along with the press . Garrett was curious as to how long that man was going to stand out there , or had his father told him to bloody stay there and freeze until she spoke to him . Could well be punishing that boy of his for his stupidity . He was nice enough to have hot food delivered to those downstairs , and he strolled on down there to smile at them all himself . I see youre all intending on freezing to death , Ill provide hot food , but please dont die on my company doorstep , I dont want that . Hed heard a few of them chuckling , and hed had a coffee van park itself over in the drop off zone , paid that man a handsome sum to stay there as long as the reporters were there . Damien looked right at him and Garrett smiled and leaned on the door . Everything was locked up bar this door , he wasnt going to get passed him or his men . Had come down here to see just what that man really wanted . 1/5 +8 Points CH 27 No one here knew he and Harmony had had s * x that night , bar Damien . How can I help you , Damien ? he asked casually . I want to speak with Harmony . Let me see her . Its not about me letting her . Its about her not wanting to . I dont believe that . Damien grated out . I dont really care what you want . I believe in her words your cheating only one was Bullshit . She doesnt believe that , said shes really been thinking about everything , between you and Chloe , and now realises it was more than just once . It wasnt . Not even I believe that . You know , if you could keep it in your pants , none of this would be happening . Youre one to talk . Damien grated . After what you did with … Garrett leaned off the door and took a step towards him . I wouldnt go there , you might not like what you get in return . Say one nasty thing about Harmony , and Ill pound you into the ground and feed you to the wolves . You need to stay out of this , Damien grated out . Actually no I dont , you involved me the moment you decided to have s * x in my nightclub . Made your beautiful girlfriend cry right on my chest . So I am involved and unless Harmony wants me to stay out of it , and tells me that herself . I will stand by her side and support her . Protect her from the likes of you , and your mistress . I dont have a mistress . Damien stated , Chloe is nothing , never was . Garrett smiled . I hope she handles hearing that after what she said to Harmony today in the store ; going to be your wife , I believe is what she stated . Its quite convenient , dont you think ? That shes suddenly nowhere to be seen after making such an ugly mess for your father to clean up . Did your father send her away , I wonder ? He saw Damiens jaw tighten . I would leave , even if Harmony comes downstairs it will be with me by her side . He turned to look at the gathered reporters . Blackwells loss is Owens gain , and any of you that think its wise to slander her name will come up against me and my legal team . He looked at Damien and stated , This little display will get you nowhere . He walked over to him and murmured just for him , The battle has just begun , I have so much dirt on you , its not funny . Walk away or go down in flames and take daddys company with you . 2/5 CH 27 +9 Paint Then he just turned and strolled away back into his office building , and locked the door as a show to them all that none of them would be getting in , or that Harmony would be coming out . via them . He walked upstairs and found her sitting in the cafeteria , her chin in her hands staring at the TV on the wall , looking bored to him . What do you normally do at this hour of the night ? Nothing much ; dinner and TV or read a book . She sighed . Ive got dinner coming . Its been ordered Wyatt will go and get it in like 10 minutes . She nodded You know you dont have to be here , just go home . Oh really ? He stated and sat down next to her And you think I believe youll just stay put ? I think youre trying to lull me into a false sense of security . She snorted . Garrett chuckled , its not very comfortable sitting there for a long time . Come on , well sit in my office , theres a TV in there with all the channels you could possibly want . What ? she frowned at him . Ive not seen a TV in there . Im sneaky, that mirror on the far wall of my office is actually a TV . Sometimes I work late and crash out on my couch . Oh I bet its more like avoiding your mum trying to play matchmaker . She laughed but got up . Ah ! You got me . he grinned at her , and they walked to his office and he saw her seated comfortably on the couch before going to get the remote and flicking it to TV mode . He handed her the remote . Put what you want on . You got a preference ? Anything but the news , Ive had enough of that for the day . He pulled his jacket off and sank down in an armchair . Wyatt found them 20 minutes later and placed meals on the coffee table . Looked at Harmony and smiled at her when she sat up from being all stretched out . I didnt really know what you liked , but I figured couldnt go wrong with pasta , Wyatt commented . I like pasta , she smiled up at him and thanked him as they all sat to eat . She looks comfortable in your office . Wyatt mind linked to him while they ate . Appears that way . Garrett answered him with a nod . She had made herself comfortable , taken her shoes off and had leaned back on the arm of the couch with her legs stretched out in front 3/5 +9 Points CH 27 of her . Likely how she sat at home when watching TV . He watched as Harmony actually fell asleep on his couch a little while later and smiled to himself . She had no concerns about him or Wyatt being in this office with her , she just curled up on the couch and rested her head on the back of it , and then a few minutes later sleep had claimed her . He got up and shifted her slightly to lay all the way down , and she settled right away . He retrieved her new coat and draped it over her for a blanket . You know Garrett , I dont think Dallas is wrong . He commented quietly . Wrong about what ? Garrett asked , looking at his Beta with a slight frown . How you react , it is kind of Mate like . You lot all need to let it go . He muttered , come on , lets leave her to sleep . He headed out of his own office . Wyatt followed him . Dont let your mother see you do stuff like that , shell be pressing you to be in front of her on the next full moon . Wyatt smirked at him . Dont you dare . Garrett frowned at him . Would I dare to tell the Luna what your entire unit is thinking ? Ill beat you one . Garrett muttered . Ah come on , shes lovely , you enjoyed the s * x . I know that , and she handled you , a human handled you , and now youre all protective and worried about her . You cant tell me you dont see it even a little bit . Youre not blind , I know that . Im not blind and yes , I like the girl . He finally admitted , But not my Mate . You dont know that . Youve never been with her on a full moon could well be . Perhaps you should be within scenting range this coming full moon just to be certain . Its a Saturday and there is no mating ball this coming moon . Ill be staying home inside the pack , with a few 18 year old wolves that have not had there first shift but will also be of scenting age as well . i need to be in the pack . Harmony lives across town so its unlikely to happen . Probably not the best thing , Garrett . You , I think , need to be near her . The boys and I are all betting on her being the one . Your dad can be in the pack . Dont go telling people that , Garrett muttered as they walked into Wyatts office , and stretched out themselves to get some rest , they could sleep anywhere . 4/5 CH 27 +9 Points His eyes snapped open to hurried footsteps going down the hall outside Wyatts office , and he got up , as he saw Wyatt sit up bleary eyed , Its Harmony . He stated and waved the man back to sleep , but got up himself to see where she was going . He saw her heave and gag and stagger to a stop , snap a hand over her mouth and then just rush into the cafeteria ; it was closer than the ladies room , and he followed her in there to see her heave over the sink . Garrett walked over to her and put a hand on her back . Harmony , are you alright? he asked as he watched her just kind of sag over the sink with her head down . He rubbed her back to try and provide some sort of comfort . She rinsed and spit and pushed herself up and turned to look at him . She looked terrible , he realised , as his hand slid from her back to her hip and then across her abdomen as she turned to fully face him I feel terrible . She muttered , and he watched as her eyes rolled back in her head , and then she passed out right in front of him . He snagged her around the waist with one hand , but it wasnt her passing out that had his undivided attention . 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