Author's Note: This story is set 4 years after The Reckoning. Chloe is living by herself in a house by the woods (perfect for a certain someone don't you think?) about 15 miles outside a nameless but kinda big city (big enough that there's a few clubs and bars). Oh, I basically hate Aunt Lauren, so I'm not gonna have her in this story. She has been banned, excommunicated, blacklisted. Oh, and there will probably be similarities between this story and Crystal (to the new readers-a previous story I wrote). I loved some of the aspects of it, so I'll probably use them again, but make things more adult. The POVs will switch periodically in the chapters. And, I almost forgot, she is allowed into bars (can't remember which states let underage people into the bars, legally. She doesn't drink, so no one came come after me for that.

Forewarning: There will be some lemons in this story, don't know when but there will be Another warning…I love lemons (I normally call them toe-curlers, just in case there's a change of name in my stories). There will also be some character strengthening (especially to Chloe) and maybe some new powers.

Disclaimer: I don't own Darkest Powers or any of the characters. I do own the added characters and will thoroughly enjoy tweaking the story plot. =)

Green Paw Prints

Harleys

CPOV

After I had killed Dr. Davidoff, the Edison Group gave up and the whole experiment was shut down. That week everyone had split up. My Aunt Lauren took me back to dad's condo. Kit (Mr. Bae), Simon, and Tori found a place to live together (after Kit told Tori that he was her father and she didn't throw an energy ball at him). Derek took off to parts unknown. He said he needed to learn about being a werewolf…from werewolves. Even after we shared that amazing kiss, he still took off. I think that he went to The Pack.

God, I miss him. It's been four years since I've last seen him. I still keep in touch with Simon and them. Hell, they live about 20 minutes from my house. Normally, they come over for dinner twice a week. Simon keeps me up to speed about how Derek's doing. Why do I get reports about Derek instead of a phone call from Derek or any form of communication from him? Derek won't ever call me and I'm not allowed to call him. He gave the others specific instructions not to give me his number, which hurt me beyond belief and sucks because I'm in love with the stubborn ass. I've been in love with him since his first Change.

Anyway, speaking of annoying males…Where the hell is Jason? He was supposed to be here 20 minutes ago. He…My thoughts were interrupted when I heard the rumble of a motorcycle. I smiled. Jay's here. Finally! I walked towards the door, calling, "Jay, dammit! You could have called me to tell me you were running late! It's a good thing that I love…" I broke off as I opened the door. Jason wasn't standing there. Instead, there stood a man that was at least 6' 7", wearing biker boots, jeans, a dark gray tee, and a leather jacket. He had the greenest eyes…Derek was standing there, and he looked murderous. That didn't stop me from launching myself at him though.

DPOV

I was smiling as I walked up the stone sidewalk to Chloe's house. It was a big almost gothic, two-story house, painted a dark blue with a wraparound porch. It even had a circular room that made it look like there was a tower. At the base of the steps, there sat two large gargoyles. Their stony eyes staring at me, making me feel guilty. Now is not the time to feel guilty…I couldn't wait to see her. Four years is a long time. Will she even want to see me? Of course she will. You are her friend. She'll be glad to see you. I was still smiling…until I heard what she was saying."Jay, dammit! You could have called me to tell me you were running late! It's a good thing that I love…" You cold hear the affection underlying her anger. Who in the hell is Jay? And what does she love about him? A fierce and scalding stab of jealousy and hate ran through me at the thought of Chloe in another man's arms. She was mine, my mate. I reigned in my temper, even if it was a little more difficult than expected. Simon had said that she was single, that I had a chance at convincing her that she belonged with me. Shit! What if I didn't?

When she opened the door, my eyes probably did their best impression of a bug. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor. This was Chloe? No fucking way! She was dressed in a strapless, dark red corset-looking thing that showed off her very feminine body. I guess four years can do wonders. She had gained some weight but not in a bad way (and in all the right places). She definitely wasn't a toothpick anymore. She was wearing leather pants that looked like they were painted on and biker boots. Her hair was waist-length and it had different shades of red mixed in with the blonde and a few black streaks here and there. She had very little makeup on, but with the small amount she was wearing, she would give any woman a run for her money.

When she realized who I was, she launched herself at me. She hugged me with everything she had. I was a little surprised but I returned the hug. When she pulled back, she had a huge smile on her face.

"I am so glad to see you!" She was practically bouncing. "Come in." She said as she tried to tug me through the door.

As I walked in, I had to ask my most prominent question. "Who's Jay?"

"He's a friend of mine. We were supposed to go out tonight."

Out? Like a date? Shit. ShitshitshitshitSHIT! OH, HELL NO! Calmly I said, "Really? Where to?"

"A club he's working at tonight." I must have looked confused because she continued. "He's a bouncer. He lost a bet with me and he owes me a night out."

"Oh." I was starting to wish for Jason's death. He was taking my woman out on a date? And I'm supposed to sit there and do nothing about it? Well…she doesn't know that she's my woman and technically, she's not mine…yet. I was just about to say something else when I heard the sound of a motorcycle come down the road. I could smell the male someone (I growled at that) who knocked on the door a few seconds later.

CPOV

I was so happy to see Derek. I just couldn't believe that he was here. Although…why was he here? I was just about to ask when I heard Jay's bike and a few seconds later, him knocking on the door. Derek let out a growl. It was so Derek-like that I just laughed. "That's Jason." I said as I walked to the door.

"Hey, babe." He said as he kissed me on the cheek and gave me a hug (small growl from Derek). Jay stood about 6' 4", he was built similar to Derek, just smaller, and he had tat sleeves. Basically, he looked like a biker. His dark brown hair was shoulder length and he had it pulled back in a loose ponytail.

"Hey, Jay. You're late."

"So? You look hot tonight." He grinned at me. He then looked over at Derek. "Who are you?"

As usual, Derek didn't answer. "Jay, Derek. Derek, Jay."

Jay knew about Derek. He knew what he was and how I felt about him. After I said Derek's name, I could have sworn that Jay's eyes were about to fall out of his head. "Seriously? That's Derek?" He pointed.

"Yup."

"Honey, you weren't lyin'."

"I told you. But no, you wouldn't believe me. You thought that I was exaggerating. I don't exaggerate. That's your job." I glanced at Derek. His face was a mask, but I could tell from his eyes that he was beyond confused.

Jay glanced at Derek, then he grinned mischievously. He slid his arm around my waist, looking directly at Derek, and pulled me closer. Derek started growling and started to advance. What is up with him? Jay's grin widened. Oh good lord, he was testing Derek? I smirked. I'll fix him. I grabbed the arm that was around my waist, spun and yanked, successfully flipping him. While he was still trying to process what happened, I pulled my knife, straddled him and held it to his throat, jokingly. He started to laugh.

"I forgot that you could do that. By the way, from where did you pull the knife?"

I chuckled and gave him a hand up. "Wouldn't you like to know?"

"Yes, I most definitely would."

"Not telling." I teased, causing him to mock pout. I glanced at Derek. He looked shocked. "Jay? Would it be okay if we met up with you later tonight, that is if it's okay with Derek? I would like to catch up with him." I glanced over at Derek and he nodded his approval. "Jay, you workin' at Jack's? Till closing?" It was about 6:30, we had plenty of time.

"No problem, hon. And yeah, I'm working until closing. Jack's got drink specials tonight, so he's staying open even later than normal." He grinned. "He told me to tell you, and I quote, if you wanted to grace his stage with your beautiful ass and voice, your night will be on the house."

I laughed. "Tell Jack that I'll be in later, maybe around 10 or 11, and that I will take him up on his offer."

Jay gave me another hug and left with a roar of his engine. I turned to Derek. "So…"

Ooooohhh, my first cliffhanger. Like it? Love it? Hate it? Want to flame me? Does anything need improvement? Review please.

P.S.- I might update again tonight, not sure though.