CH 39 Garrett He could see she was curious about his family now , and smiled at her , he would explain a little more Mother and father met here , and he was fiercely attracted to her . He was relentless in his pursuit of her . It started when she was hired to plan a New Years Gala that he wanted to hold that particular year . He still loves her . Harmony nodded I saw them dancing at the Christmas party . Yes , he does , and its … Garrett chuckled , how did he explain wolfen love to a human in terms she could understand before knowing what it truly was . Like theyre still teenagers sometimes . Even I have to turn away from them at times . They get all hot and steamy . He smiled . Ive walked in on them more than once just … well going at it . he shook his head Like horny teenagers is how Id put it . It was a little bit of a warning to her about what she was likely going to start seeing once inside his pack , but before she understood what was going on , and how things worked in the wolfen world . My parents were very affectionate towards each other . She smiled a little . So Ive also seen that before . Come home unannounced from college to walk into the house and back out real fast . She chuckled . He smiled at her, she thought it was amusing , a funny memory of her parents , it would help when she saw it in the pack . My grandparents … they met in late January and were married on Valentines Day that very year , just two and a half weeks after they met . Have six children and still love each other . He told her . What ? she gasped , a little shocked , and he didnt think it was the number of children . They are also still happily married . He nodded at her . Though she was staring at him now , a slight frown on her face How old are they ? Youre … she trailed off . He nodded Dad is 79 and my grandparents … he shrugged , again how did he go about stating they were over a hundred , but barely looked 45. Also very healthy , and alive . Live in the estate as do all my family that have not moved away . he looked right at her . Something I think you should do now as well . What ? Why ? she frowned at him . 1/5 CH 39 +8 Point His hand moved to her stomach . Because sweetheart , were having a baby , and I need to make sure you and our child are safe and protected from the Blackwells . Garrett , I dont think that is at all appropriate , and I dont think after today those people will still want me in their family . Not now that I know the truth , and refused . You dont know what they will do to you now you know the truth of their scheming ways . Its likely they are going to want to make sure you dont say anything to anyone . Could see to threatening you into it . he sighed heavily because he wouldnt put it past them to do that . You can have your own apartment . We live in a four storey apartment complex . My family and I all have penthouse apartments on the fourth floor . You can have one on any of the other floors . Im not asking you to move in with me , just date me and see how things are , will we work out . he told her , and he knew they would . With all that is going on , I believe its better , safer , for you to come and live inside the Owens gated community . The Blackwells cant get to you there . Neither can the press , only those that live within the community are allowed in it , or invited guests approved by myself . he told her . She was staring at him , weighing up the odds he supposed . He did know she liked to be independent . He reached out and tugged her ear , Ill charge you rent if you like . he smiled at her The same as what youre paying now , if it helps , even give you a one bedroom place . Though you probably need two bedrooms now . he chuckled a little , shed be living with him by the time their baby was born . She just didnt know that yet . But he would play it her way . I dont know , she murmured , but her eyes were on his hand , the one still resting on her stomach , feeling that furiously beating heartbeat . I dont think we should tell anyone about the baby , let alone it being yours . Thats alright with me for now . he nodded Though I have to tell you Wyatt , Ryan and Dallas , they already know about it . Id , however , like to keep it from my mother , for the moment only . He assured her . That made her look right at him , something had occurred to her , and he knew it . How can you date me ? When she wants to marry you off . Im not having a secret relationship , she shook her head . Ive had enough secrets around me to last a life time . Harm , he chuckled Its more like were keeping it from her because the minute she knows we are dating , she will be pushing you into dinners and activities outside office hours with me . Shell be over the moon Im dating someone . Thats her one goal where Im concerned , to have me date and get married . You really dont see it being a problem , dating a nobody with bad press all around them , as 2/5 +8 Point ! CH 39 well as one that is an employee ? No , I dont , and as for mother , she went through something similar herself , shell likely just chuckle . Ive also already told her about Damiens doings . She was very unhappy and asked me if I was dealing with it . I got her blessing on that campaign . Was all she said . It will be fine . The Blackwells will be the only ones with an issue about us dating , likely to get ticked off about it , knowing they cant get to you anymore . You know mine and Wyatts thoughts on you being pregnant , and it not being Damiens how theyll likely respond . She nodded Hell , theyll , now use it to ruin my name once more . Ill fix that myself , with a press release when the time comes to do so . Ill openly tell everyone its my baby and you and I are together . I met you that very night in the club , and I was the one to take you home after what you saw . And he would do that . He smiled right at her . They can make what they want of it , it is all the truth , you and I were after what you saw with Damien that night . So you are free and clear . Ill state I consoled you and then pursued you . Im still not going to look good . She muttered , and he pulled her right into his chest and felt her actually lean into him . He smiled So , that is a yes to dating me then . He murmured , kind of sounded like it was to him . I guess we should try that for our childs sake . She nodded . Hmm , Id rather you say yes because you like me . he poked her in the ribs a little Or because the s * x is damned good . He teased her a little I like you , isnt there a part of you that likes me ? Even a tiny bit . He teased her because he knew she did . If she didnt , her heart wouldnt flutter as it was now , when he played with her . Shed also not have just let him strip her naked and have his way with her . Maybe , She murmured , and he caught the slightest of teasing tone right back at him . Oh , just a maybe . He smiled Maybe I should test that word , and see if I can seduce you once more . He chuckled and saw her look up at him , her eyes a little wide . He slipped his hand into her hair and then tugged her head back and dropped his mouth onto her neck . I bet I could . He nipped softly at her skin. She hissed at him . Yes we did, and Im happy and want to go there again . I bet I could get you to scream as you 3/5 CH 39 +8 Point : c * m for me . he smiled against her skin . He knew he could , she had in the nightclub that first time they were together . Want me to try and please you so much , that youll scream with . pleasure . she murmured and pulled away from him . He chuckled right at her . tell me you like me , and Ill stop tormenting you . He looked right at her Date me , because you like me , not because were having a baby . Get to know me … and , he smiled but stopped his words there , didnt think it was the time to state fall in love with me not when she wasnt ready to go there again herself . He would have to give her the time to move on , get past that horrid man and what he did to her . And ? she prompted . Let me r **** h you every night . He grinned at her . Crawl into your bed , kiss you all over and taste every inch of you . his hand slid down her body and along her thigh Touch you . he leaned down and kissed her and then chuckled as she brushed his hand away as it started to slide up the inside of her skirt . she hissed at him again . Garrett shook his head . I dont want to . If you werent already pregnant , Id say let me try and get you pregnant , every night until you were . So you can never leave me . Thats enough , Garrett . What ? he laughed Its the polite way of saying I want to rip your clothes off and bury my face between your thighs until you beg me to give you all of me . She was underneath him in a flash , and she gasped up at him as he pressed his hardening c ** k against her Like I want to do right now , once more . His mouth found hers for a hungry kiss Say yes , Harm . Ill satisfy all of your needs , you just have to tell me what they are . He murmured I can go for hours . His eyes met hers . Would you like to see the stars tonight ? he asked . She was just staring up at him , and he smiled down at her Ill give you myself for Christmas . He murmured Its nearly midnight Harm , unwrap me as your Christmas present , date me , accept me . That is the best Christmas present you could give me … say yes . He murmured . 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