Bonus Chapter Destiny
Destiny stood on the white stone rooftop with her hands gently resting on the silver metal bar in front of her.
She was looking over the view of the city from the top of the company building.
Below her, she could see the dots of people walking and small cars traveling over the busy road.
There were many other businesses and buildings, but none were taller than the one she was standing on.
The sky was a brilliant blue and the warmth of the sun gently warmed her body. She glanced upward and marveled at the beauty. Closing her eyes, she relaxed under the gentle breeze that played with the ends of her hair. She heard soft footsteps approaching from behind her and smiled.
“What are you doing up here all by yourself?”
She felt his arms encircle her waist and pull her into his heated embrace. She leaned her head back and let out a small, relaxed hum.
“I’m enjoying the view and the weather. You don’t expect me to stay inside all day while you’re stuck doing paperwork?” She opened her eyes and tilted her head up to see Harley looking down at her.
“I like having you close. Especially now that you’re carrying our child. I guess the office is pretty boring for you, huh?” Harley frowned as he looked down at his beautiful mate.
“No, I don’t mind coming with you. I like being close to you too. And it gives me a chance to learn about your businesses. I also love the view from here. Can’t blame me for escaping to it. It is far too tempting. It’s my favorite.”
“Oh?” He teased her waist with his fingertips as he leaned his head down to her neck. He gently kissed her skin and brushed his lips over her ear as he spoke. “What about me?”
Destiny smiled and leaned her head into her possessive mate’s lips.
“What about you? You really think you can compete with this?” She turned in his arms and placed her fingers around his neck.
She grinned as she met his gaze. “There is no competition here. I would take you over everything. I don’t care where I am, as long as you’re with me. ”
“Mmm, that’s what I like to hear.” Harley leaned down and pressed his lips against hers softly. “How are you feeling today?”
“I feel fine. The same as yesterday and the day before. I actually feel really good.” Destiny loved how attentive he was to her needs. She was his treasure, and she could feel that from him. He made her feel so special and loved.
“My Lord, they are waiting for you in the conference room.” A man with dark eyes and ebony hair walked out onto the rooftop.
He was tall, slender but toned. It was Sebastian, Harley’s right-hand demon.
He was the equivalent of a beta to an alpha.
In his hands, he was carrying a little carton of chili fries that he was in the middle of eating.
The wind carried the scent over to Destiny and her stomach tightened.
Bile rose up her throat as she tried to fight off the horrible wave of nausea.
Her stomach felt heavy as it constricted again.
This time she pushed away from Harley and ran quickly to a trash can nearby.
She bent down and began to empty the contents of her stomach.
“Dessy.” Harley pulled her hair back with one hand while the other rubbed her lower back in soothing circles.
“I’m okay,” she said, spitting the bile from her mouth. “Just a bit of morning sickness.”
“Sebastian, go to my meetings in my place. I’m not leaving her side.”
“Harley, you have to go. I’m fine. Those meetings are important.”
“Well? What are you waiting for? You heard me. Go, and get those fries away from my mate!” Harley growled, and Sebastian nodded his head respectfully and vanished. He turned his attention back to Destiny and looked over her with concerned eyes.
“Harley.”
“Shh. I’m right where I’m supposed to be.
You are my first priority. Now and for always.
Besides, if I need a deal bad enough, I can just manipulate the CEO or have him killed.
” Harley grinned when he saw Destiny’s disapproving glance.
He chuckled and pulled her into his arms. “I’m teasing.
Sebastian can handle everything. He’s more than capable.
He knows everything there is to know about the company, and one day he will be our child’s right-hand man and will help them run the business I’ve created. ”
“Oh? And what will you be doing while our child runs this business?”
“Well … WE will finally be able to go and explore the world. We’ll go everywhere and visit everything.” Harley grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her to wipe her mouth with.
She took the cloth and dabbed at her mouth. Harley took her into his arms again, leaning her head against his chest.
“We can’t do that. Exploring the world would take a long time. We can’t leave our child that long.”
Harley chuckled. “My love, I’m not talking about leaving a toddler.
Look at you. You are no longer by your parents’ side.
I’m talking about after they’re a capable adult.
Then we most certainly can. Besides, I’ll be leaving Sebastian and some of my best demons to guard our child.
I can’t wait to take you everywhere and give you everything. ”
“I already have everything I need.” Destiny smiled up at him.
“I want you to have everything you want as well. Tell me what you want. Whatever it is, it will be yours.” Harley watched her sweet smile spread over her face.
“Well, right now I need a toothbrush, toothpaste, and some mouthwash.” She smiled, biting her bottom lip.
His rich chuckle reverberated in his throat as he hugged her again. “How are you feeling?”
“I feel gross, and I need that toothpaste.”
He chuckled. “All right, my love. Let’s get you home so you can feel more comfortable.”
Harley escorted her as if she was delicate and could break at any moment, leading her to the elevator to take them to the first floor. While he was in the elevator, he texted his driver to meet them at the front entrance to drive them home.
The door opened and he walked out a few steps with Destiny tucked in his side.
“Oh! I need my laptop. Eh, I can have Sebastian bring it later.”
“Go and get it. I’ll wait for you right here.” Destiny watched him furrow his brows at that. She giggled and pushed at his chest, backing him into the elevator. “Harley, get your butt up there and get what you need or I’m not going anywhere.”
He laughed and grinned widely at her. “Such a bossy little lady I’ve brought into my life. Yes, my queen.” He flourished an arm as the door closed, giving her a playful bow.
She giggled and shook her head. He always made her happy.
She was lucky. She had Harley in her life since before she was born.
It was incredible, always having your destined love around.
Even before she could feel the mate pull, he was everything to her.
He was her best friend, her protector, and now her lover.
She walked a few steps forward, where there were several white gates. This was where workers swiped their badges in order to gain access deeper into the building.
By these little gates were several security guards standing watch, making sure those who were unauthorized didn’t come through.
They were normal humans. In fact, most of the employees here were regular humans besides Harley’s own men.
The only other who was supernatural was Clara, who was Harley’s secretary.
She was a vampire and a good friend to Destiny.
She walked a few more steps forward and the guard nodded his head to her as she passed through the little security gate.
Her heels clicked as she walked farther down the hall and into the large lounge.
On one side were large, cushioned chairs, and across from them, the televisions were on for the guests who were waiting.
Right in the front of the lounge was the main desk, where two ladies worked, greeting people as they came in and sending them to the appropriate floors and offices.
Destiny didn’t like these two humans. They were superficial, shallow, and rude.
Though they always pretended to be sweet and accommodating, she knew better.
As someone who was part demon and part werebear, she had superhuman hearing.
She often overheard what the two women would whisper when they thought no one could hear them.
Today was no different. She heard their insincere greeting to her as she walked over to wait for Harley in the sitting area. She sat on one of the cushion seats and acted like she was paying attention to a magazine.
“What do you think he sees in her?”
“She’s probably another businessman’s daughter he was forced to take for a deal to go through.”
“Yes, that has to be it. She isn’t even that pretty.”
“Of course not! You’re much prettier. I know he had a thing for you before he was forced to take her.”
“I thought we had a connection too.”
“Of course you did. He always made sure to smile at you and say ‘good job,’ but he was obviously trying to keep a low profile.”
“You can tell he isn’t sincere about her. He is too over-the-top with his doting. It’s so obvious it’s fake.”
That one made Destiny smirk behind the magazine.
She always felt his attention was over-the-top too, but it was far from fake.
He was just that sickeningly sweet with her.
He did spoil her. He had spoiled her since she was born and continued to do it even more so now.
She knew it was because of how precious she was to him.
He was the son of an original demon and had lived a long life.
She was someone he never dreamed he would find and the greatest gift he could have ever received, better than any treasure in the world.