Harper's eyes opened the early morning light burning across her skin felt dim compared to everything else after last night. Adrenaline was still bleeding through her system or maybe that was just Mac. Sliding her hand out across the bed she knew before she met the coldness of his absence that he wasn't there. Setting up her feet hit the floor the cool morning making her lift them back up before shifting off the bed and standing.

Eyes seeking out signs of Mac she seen his boots still kicked off across the floor and his knife laying on the bedside table, he was home. Harper snatched up one of his shirts pulling it on as she walked out of the room. The house was silent besides the faint clicking of Dukes feet, it was the only indication of Mac's movements she had. She smirked at that and stepped into the bathroom just as silent grabbing up her toothbrush.

Rinsing her mouth quickly Harper lifted her head the smell of coffee meeting her making her blood sing. Padding down the hall Harper seen Duke first the dog barely batting an eye at her before walking into the livingroom and out the door that set open. Sighing to herself at the loss of her dog that clearly chose Mac over her despite his disdain for t.

Stepping into the kitchen she came up short at the sight that greeted her and sucked in a breath. At the sound his eyes lifted to hers and she felt the burn he always caused in her roar to life again. Mac was leaning against the counter with his feet crossed at the ankles holding a cup of steaming coffee in his hands, it was something she had seen him do dozens of times before. Though she never got over the sight of him like this. He was fully nude having clearly just woke up from bed and made coffee. He never pulled clothes on when he first woke up unless someone showed up and she loved him all the more for it. His hair was a complete mess and she wanted to smooth it down and could imagine the look he would give her at the action.

Smiling she moved further into the room the dampness between her thighs a reminder of how strong her pull for Mac was. His good looks and obvious sexual prowess aside there was something about him that called to the deepest part of her soul. Something that stirred that animal in her causing it to stand up and take notice.

"You gonna stand there all day starring at my dick or you gonna say something?" The amusement in his voice caused her to smile.

It was rare for her to hear such a tone from him and when she did she couldn't help but to jump in head first. "I'd rather just keep looking at your dick it doesn't smart mouth."

Mac growled tipping his cup back taking a long drink and she let her eyes canvas his body. He wasn't nearly as marked as her skin but the few she had but on him would be remain with him. Walking more towards him she grabbed her own cup making her coffee waiting for his comments.

"You're ruining your fucking coffee." Mac shook his head. "Nasty shit."

Harper spun and looked at him taking a sip of her coffee letting the foam she had created at the top tease her lip. Tongue swiping it away she grinned at him, "You Mac are missing the biggest point though."

"And whats that?"

"My coffee."

His cup set on the counter with a solid clatter and she felt heat burning across her skin. "Smart mouthed bitch this morning is that what you're aiming for?"

Harper purred around her cup letting the hot liquid burn through her system. It couldn't compare to Mac but until he took the bait it was going to have to work. Pulling the cup from her hands he slid it across the counter away from them and capture her tiny wrist in his larder grip. Her hands were pinned easily and she felt his other hand dragging up her thigh causing her to part them immediately for him.

"Eager?" Mac growled leaning in and taking her mouth. The kiss was different but still him, his usual anger was gone leaving everything else to feel the gaps. Gasping as his fingers slid between her slick heat she locked eyes with him, "Lose the rest of your clothes somewhere?"

Harper smiled at him, "No use for them you'll just cut them away."

Humming in his throat he pushed his thigh between her legs widening her stance. She could feel his erection pressing into her hip and wanted to touch him and taste him. His hand on her wasn't fucking around and she closed her eyes letting herself just feel everything. His breath was fanning against her throat in between bites and licks leaving her breathless. He released his grip on her wrist and she grabbed for him just as her orgasm wrapped around her coiling and striking through her blood. His hand tangled in her hair as his other hand carried her through everything and she met his eyes blinking through the emotions she felt in her chest.

Mac raised an eyebrow at her and she smiled licking her lips, "I love you." Her voice was soft and breathless against his warring emotions in his eyes.

She felt him stiffen and let her grip on his cock tense distracting him before he could do anything. It had been awhile since he had gotten pissed at her for telling him she loved him. He hadn't pushed her ever since the stupid bitch at the cave and she knew he accepted it for what it was. Walter had made sure to leave an impression in his head so that Mac would always struggle with the thoughts of love and family, something that only ever hurt him before. She also knew that she didn't say it every five minutes and tended to randomly blurt it out when she felt overwhelmed. It was a shock to his system hearing it each time and after the things he had told her about his childhood she understood. But she was determined to get through to him completely. Mac was hers.

Pulling off another long stroke Mac ignored the phone ringing and pitched his hips forward seeking her hand out. Harper smiled and let herself fall to her knees looking up at him waiting for him to look at her. When his eyes met hers she smiled at him as his cock disappeared past her lips taking him as deep as she could. His groan caused her to feel that ache starting again and moaned around him feeling his cock thicken even more.

Her eyes never left his and she could still feel the subtle shifting of things but wasn't sure what was going through his mind. She had gotten skilled at reading him and his moods, this though was different. It was as if entire soul was shifting around and moving within him giving her glimpses of him she had never seen before. Him leaving Kirsty for Walter to find in the mocking display of Walters own sins against his son had stirred something in Mac and with them. There was a storm in his eyes and she was prepared to ride it out with him to the end.

His grip tightened in her hair holding her in place as he fucked her mouth. Watching the muscles in his stomach tense her eyes went to his face wanting to see every detail of it as he released. His jaw was tense as he pulsed in her mouth and she swallowed everything without a thought causing his breathing to hitch in his chest as he pulled her standing in front of him. Harper wrapped her arms around him refusing to let him pull away and he growled causing her to smile against his chest. His hand slapped her ass hard knocking her forward into him more and she moaned at the burn knowing she'd feel that the rest of the day.

She didn't get to finish her cup of coffee opting to instead trail after him through the house. She knew Walter was going to either hunt him down today or call him. She wasn't sure Walter had the balls to face Mac man to man though she would love to see that very thing. The thought made her smile and she felt Mac's eyes on her.

"What are you smiling about?"

His body disappeared into the work coveralls, "The thought of Walter confronting you in person."

Mac matched her smile his taking on a sinister gleam, "What dreams may come."

He was getting ready to leave when her hand grabbed his arm stalling him, "Come home Mac."

He studied her face and nodded briefly, "There is no reason for anyone to show up here. None. If someone does you know what to do and call me as soon as they do Harper." Jerking her forward his mouth was on hers biting and sucking her bottom lip into his mouth as his kiss ravaged her mouth with more emotion than he was able to convey with words. Stepping back from her he adjusted himself. "Keep yourself safe till I get back."

"I got appointment later today but other than that I'll be here."

Nodding his head he slipped out the door skirting around Duke and fighting the dog as it tried to get in the vehicle with him. The phone rang again and her eyes took in the name causing her to flinch. She had nothing to say to that man and wasn't even sure how he had gotten her number. She had no reason to talk to Austin and just the mere thought had her skin crawling. She didn't trust him and she knew the second she told Mac he called he was going to hunt him down. If anything Mac always kept his word and he told Austin what was going to happen but seems he forgot.

Walking to the back of the house Harper started getting ready for her doctors appointment her mind on what was happening with Mac. She wanted to Walter to just eat a bullet and save everyone the time it'd take to dispose of his body but she knew Mac would take him out before he'd allow him to satisfaction of killing himself and taking that from him.

Walking to her jeep her eyes flicked down the road seeing Devon walking with Reggie. The second Reggie seen her she took off towards her all smiles, "Harper what are you doing?"

Eyes going to Devon she seen his weary eyes searching for Mac. Looking at Reggie she smiled, "I gotta be somewhere."

Reggie nodded, "We were on our way to the Luna Mesa but Walter told us not to come down that it was closed." Shrugging, "So we're going hiking."

Devon's eyes met hers and she seen anger flinching through his eyes. He wasn't scared of her but he was terrified of Mac and something about his expression let her know he knew exactly what was going on at the bar. She smiled at him her own eyes starting to look a little manic in the chocolate depths threatening him in ways she couldn't verbalize.

"Come on Reggie." Devon hissed.

Reggie smiled, "Tell Mac I said hi! I had fun when hungout last time." Her eyes were pleading with Harper and she blew out a breath, "Maybe we can do it again."

"I don't-" Devons words died in his mouth as Harper stated talking.

"That sounds great Reggie. Just let me know when and I'll make sure to make it happen."

Devon stormed away and Reggie grinned at her more aware of what she was doing than she had given her credit for. Mac was gonna be pissed but she could handle him.