Running In Fear: Coming Home (11 page)

“Fine. We'll have the wedding on Christmas Eve, but I want the bonding ceremony tomorrow night.”

Jaycee frowned for a minute and glanced at him. “Remi, could we wait till the next day …” He stopped her words, shaking his head.

“I mean it Jaycee. It's time we get this done,” he growled.

She sat up straight and glared at him. “So this bonding ceremony is nothing other than a distraction to you, or is it just what the pack expects?” She threw her napkin down and started to stand up, but he grabbed her by the shoulder and held her down.

“You damn well know it's not that. You're the one who keeps running from it,” he accused her.

Tears dripped down her face. “No, Remi, I wasn't running from the bonding, and you know that. All I was asking was for was one more night. I had a surprise for you three all planned out for tomorrow night. Everyone back at the packs has been working their asses off to get it done before we got home so I could give it to you. Well, fuck it! I'm tired of my plans getting thrown out the door.” She held out her hand and a key appeared in it. “Here is your present, dickhead. Now eat that for dinner. I'm going back to the hotel to rest so we can leave. Ralph, I'll send the limo back for you guys.”

She got up and looked at her mates. “By the way the key is to your new home. I had it rebuilt for you.”

Her guards followed her out the door as she made her way to the limo. One of them grabbed her arm and shoved her behind him. “Don't move, Jaycee.”

Jaycee looked up. Snake men surrounded them. Their nasty tongues flicked as they glared at them.

“You know, I'm so tired of this crap. What the fuck do you want? Why can't you freaks leave me the fuck alone?” She yelled and released her powers.

Remi, Dane, Mark, Bo and Ralph flew out of the restaurant. But she ignored them as she placed a protective bubble around herself and the guards. “Relax, guys, they can't touch us now. Let the big he-men take care of them.” Jaycee patted her guards’ backs and sat down on the ground as Remi growled. Then her father stepped out of the limo with the Council.

Everything in her froze. Kate was crying in the limo.

“Oh, good. I see you've met Greg here,” said her father. “The Council and I have invited him and a few representatives to our headquarters, so we could get to know them.”

Her knees shook and she grabbed onto her guard. “In New York, right?” She whispered trying to breathe.

Guy stepped forward, but couldn't move into the bubble. He glanced around her and frowned. “Well for now, yes, but when we build the new one …” His words blurred together in her ears. She stumbled towards the limo, not caring to hear the rest.

“Never!” she screamed. The limo driver opened the door and she slid inside and huddled against the seat as the guards got in, followed by Mark.

Mark slowly moved toward her. “Jaycee, it's okay, baby.” He cooed and picked her up, rocking her back and forth. “Get us to the hotel, now,” Mark ordered, as the limo pulled out.

She rocked back and forth in his arms. “Can't live in the home I built for them. Gotta’ run, gotta’ hide again. They can't see the evil surrounding them, but I can.” She rubbed her belly. “Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace. You were a gift to us. Can't let them have you. I have to protect you from them,” she cried all to herself.

* * * *

Remi and Dane watched the limo whip out of the parking lot. Remi turned and stormed past everyone, grabbing Guy by the neck. The Council members watched, shocked. “You come near our town, any of you, and we'll declare war. This is the last time you will hurt her. Stay in New York and don't set a foot near us again. You've gone too far, Guy. I don't care if you're her father or not.” Remi slammed the man's head against their car. “Dane let's go. We're taking Jaycee home. Bo, watch yourselves. I have no idea what they're planning.” He nodded to the snake people and threw Jaycee's father to the ground.

Guy jumped up, and would have grabbed him, but Remi let his powers go. The wind ripped around the car, shaking it. The Council members stepped back, as did the snake people. “You've just seen a taste of my powers. You don't want to push me.” He stormed off, hopping into Bo's car with Dane, Bo, Shelly, and Ralph. The tires squealed, as Bo took off out of the parking lot.

When Remi walked into their hotel room, Mark was standing by the balcony window. “Marsha is in there with Jaycee. It's not good, Remi. She's withdrawn into herself,” Mark's voice was a mere whisper.

The door to the bedroom opened and Marsha stepped out, closing the door behind her. “She's asleep, and I want her to stay that way for at least an hour. Sit, all of you. We need to talk.” She walked into Ben's arms, and sighed.

Remi's stomach rolled and knotted, as if someone had punched him. “Will she be okay?” Remi glanced up at her, as he pulled out a chair and straddled it.

“She's cared, Remi, or, I should say terrified. I couldn't make sense of why she would be so afraid of these shifters, so I did something I haven't done in years. I went into her mind and saw what she saw. It's not good.”

She turned to Bo. “You're going to have to put the clan on high alert Bo, and you too Remi. It's more than just her being afraid of them. She's never seen pure evil before today. I'm afraid with her training and her new powers, she got a first glimpse of it. These things that her father has associated with are evil, pure and simple. Right now the ones she saw want her. They want to cage her and use her for breeding. Her father's big mouth informed them of how powerful she is.”

Fur burst out of Remi's skin, his clawed hand busted the chair's back in half as he gripped it. “They'll never get her.” Remi jumped up, as Dane did.

Marsha walked over to him and placed her hand on his shoulder. “The only thing that's keeping her sane is you, Dane, and Mark. She will come out of it soon, but Remi, she's not going to trust anyone any time soon except you three, and even that she's having problems with. She looked into her father's mind, Remi. I can't say it! I'm so furious, so let me show you.” She sucked in her breath and stared directly into his eyes.

Heat surrounded him, electricity sparked through him as he saw what Jaycee had seen. Marsha showed Remi the full scope of her father's total betrayal. He had been the one to set up her rape as a child hoping to produce a baby. He had introduced her ex to Jaycee without her knowing, he had killed their child, knowing she would next have triplets which would give him the power he needed.

Remi stumbled back and roared. He glanced at Dane and Mark and knew they too had seen what he had seen. “Are the Council in on this Marsha? Or is it just him?”

Marsha wobbled and Remi grabbed her, holding onto to her as Ben slipped his arms around his wife. “She used a lot of power to show you what she did.” He kissed his wife, and sat down on the sofa with her in his arms.

She glanced up at Remi. “The five that I saw and met there are pure. You need to contact Mr. Black. He is the head of this Council and he is pure, but there are others who are evil, I can feel it. You're going to have to warn the clans that you trust. Something big is stirring, and it's just not about you four.”

“No, it's not. I'm afraid things are going to get worse before they get any better. Jaycee whispered from the doorway.

Remi jumped up, and hugged her,. She shook, but she smiled up at him. “Remi, I don't want Bo's clan here by themselves. They're too open for attacks out here. Guy knows this. I couldn't see what he was planning, but he's planning something. I do know he doesn't like where we live. That's why he's able to do what he wants here, but he couldn't there. It's like there was something stopping him. Remi we need to join our forces together. We're going to need it, plus maybe the three of you can help me stay sane. I don't like seeing into people's heads. This is one power I wish I didn't have.” She curled up closer to him as Dane and Mark surrounded them.

“Why did I have this power all of a sudden? I didn't have it earlier.” She peeked at Marsha.

Marsha stood and walked over to her, cupping her cheek. “I told you there was more power inside of you that we hadn't tapped yet. Unfortunately, we don't know when all your powers will be revealed, but you'll be able to control it with practice.” She glanced at all of them. “The joining of your souls will help. With Remi, Dane, and Mark's power, they will be able to help you.”

Remi turned and glanced at Bo and Ben as they talked amongst themselves. He glanced at Dane and Mark and they nodded. “Bo, Ben. I want to invite you and your clan to our home. We have over two thousand acres between our two clans. Until this thing is taken care of, I'm afraid your clan would be too exposed here. Plus, we could use the help if what I'm hearing is true.”

Bo glanced at his father, than back at him. He held onto Shelly, tightly. “I don't like the idea of moving everyone, but I see no choice. Take Shelly with you tonight when you go back. I'm going to send Belinda and Jack with you, along with Mom and Dad. They'll help coordinate the move from your end. We're going to have to do this quietly. If they think we're leaving, they'll attack. I want to get all the women and children out of here by tomorrow.” He nodded to Remi and pulled out his phone.

Marsha pushed them towards the bedroom. “Go join your life forces. We'll get things moving out here.”

Ralph stepped up to Remi and placed a hand on his shoulder. “I have four jets. I'll call all of them in to help with the move. For now, everyone will have to take just what they need to survive. We'll deal with the rest later, and Remi, I'll contact the others. It's time we all came together and finished this. No one threatens our family,” he snapped and leaned down to kiss Jaycee's cheek. “Be well, little sister.”

Remi turned to Mark. “Call in the guards. I want four guards standing outside and four inside here until we leave. I'm going to have guards posted at the room for a couple of days making it look like we're still here. It might give us some more time to get Bo's people out. Dane, you call your Dad and let him know that when we show up tonight, it's got to be quiet. I want only the inner pack to know. Also, let Lance, Frank, Ike, and Pete know. I want them at the airport when we land. We'll leave here at midnight.”

He turned and glanced at Bo, who was walking to the door. “Bo, have as many women and children as you can round up at the plane at midnight. Marsha, Ben, gather what you need and meet us there.” He scooped Jaycee in his arms and walked towards the bedroom. “Dane, Mark, make it quick.”

* * * *

Jaycee cuddled in Remi's arms as he carried her into their room. He stood by the bed and lowered her feet to the floor, stripping her sweater off of her. “It seems you're not the only one who keeps having to apologize.” He brushed her hair back and cradled her face in his hands. “I don't know what's going to happen, but I promise you this, Jaycee, no one, and I mean no one, will get within a foot of you and hurt you. You are my life. I never thought I would find my mate, but with you, I found my heart, soul, and my love. I won't lose you. If it means war to keep you protected, so be it. I love you.” He leaned down and kissed her lips softly.

“We have two weeks until Christmas. Somehow, some way we will have your wedding, but for now, why don't we have our bonding ceremony in our new home tonight? We can put candles all around, have my father and Dane's father perform the ceremony. It will be a small intimate gathering. A way to also celebrate our new home.” He kissed her cheek, slid his hands down to her jeans and unsnapped them.

She was burning up. His words and emotions brought tears to her eyes. Dane slipped in behind her and lowered her jeans, as she stepped out of them.

“Let us be your white knights, your heroes in one of your stories, your lovers, and your heart,” Dane whispered behind her.

Tears of happiness and contentment streamed down her cheeks as Mark kneeled down in between her and Remi, kissing her bare pussy. “Our children will know their fathers; we'll take them hunting, fishing, and attend school functions. There will be no replacement fathers for our children. They will only know love and trust from all four of us. We will be one to protect and care for them.”

Remi placed his hand on Mark's shoulder. “Let's move this to the bed. From what I hear, it can be a wild ride.”

Mark and Dane stood back as Remi swung her up in his arms and gently placed her in the middle of the bed. All three of them kept their gazes on her as they stripped out of their clothes and crawled onto the bed. Remi lifted her body and sat behind her, wrapping his arms around her. He kissed the nape of her neck as Mark climbed onto the bed and laid his head down on her breast, kissing it.

Dane spread her legs and moved in between them, licking her lips. His gaze intensified. “Are you ready to fly Jaycee? To become one with us?”

She had never been more ready for this. She opened her thoughts to her men and they gasped. “It seems I've been waiting for a lifetime for this. Bring me home, guys, and never let me go,” she whispered as Remi slowly pushed his long, hard cock into her ass. She whimpered as Mark sucked on her nipple, pinching the other one with his hand. Dane separated her lips, licking her clit and sucking it into his mouth. She grabbed onto Mark's hair and Remi's arm as they slowly brought her closer and closer to her orgasm.

Remi, Dane, and Mark shifted to their beast forms, their fangs brushing against her skin. Remi pumped into her ass from behind, sending the first onslaught of tremors through her body. Dane sank his fangs into her pussy lips at the same time Mark sank his into her breast. She gasped at the intensity of feeling that rushed over her.

“We love you, Jaycee,” he growled and sank his fangs into her neck.

Magic swirled around the room, lights flickered on and off, and the bed heated up. Remi's cock swelled inside her and she closed her eyes.

Remi, Dane, and Mark's souls entered her body, joining her own. She was surrounded with love and comfort, it was as if their hands were wrapped around her heart, protecting it. Their spirits grew inside her and whispered words of love to their babies, even though the little ones were not yet fully formed.

Jaycee now knew she carried triplets, two boys and one girl. With her mates’ souls touching their babies, showing them who they were, they would recognize them once they were born. Her men's souls drifted back up, leaving their mark inside her heart. Remi licked the side of her neck and placed a kiss upon it. “You are an amazing woman and totally ours, baby,” he whispered, his voice filled with love.

Dane crawled up her body, sliding his cock into her pussy, and pulling her forward. Remi pulled out of her as Dane leaned back on the bed with her on top. “I love you, Jaycee.” He kissed her lips softly.

“Get on her, Mark, and take her ass, while I take yours. I want us all connected this time.” Remi ordered, waiting for Mark, as he placed a condom on his cock.

Mark moved behind her and pushed his cock into her ass, hissing, “I love your ass, Jaycee. It's so tight.” He kissed her neck as Remi stood on the side of the bed behind Mark. He crawled up, pushing his cock into the smaller man and opening his mind to her. “Feel us all, Jaycee. See what you do to us.” He grunted as he slammed into Mark, who slammed into her.

Dane smiled at her and bit down on her nipple while he reached down and grabbed her clit. “Let's fly,” he mumbled around her nipple, pinching and rubbing it. “Oh my …” She screamed as Dane grabbed the back of her head and brought her lips to his. “Ours, only ours!” He kissed her as he shot his seed into her.

Mark hissed, unloading himself into her ass as Remi growled his release.

“Okay, now I know I need a nice hot bath.” She smiled, kissing Dane's nose while Remi and Mark got off the bed. Jaycee rolled over, onto her back. She could feel everything they felt, but she couldn't read the other's thoughts … She jumped up and glanced at Remi. “Are you blocking your thoughts from me?” She asked, confused.

Remi tapped her nose and laughed. “Yes, there is no reason you should have that bombardment of thoughts running through that pretty head. We'll help you learn how to control it, but for now, all three of us will help you.” He turned her around towards the bathroom and swatted her ass. “Now go and take your bath while we order dinner up here, and Jaycee?”

She stopped in the doorway and glanced back. “Yes, Remi, I know. I promise I won't leave your side till this mess is over.” She smiled. “But you're going to get sick of my needs!” She giggled, and tried to slam the door, but Remi was there in a flash, pushing through the entrance to the bathroom.

He snarled and pushed her up against the bathroom wall. “My dear. We will never get tired of your needs.” He held her two arms above her head with one hand and pushed two fingers into her pussy. “If anything, we will be demanding more and more from you. Can you handle it?” he challenged, licking his fingers.

Jaycee leaned up and kissed his lips. “Just don't give up on me, Remi. I can take anything you want to do, just don't turn to anyone else, please,” she begged, knowing he could read her uncertainty.

He released her hands and hugged her. “Jaycee, we will never seek anyone else. We don't need anyone else, just you. Always. All you have to do is look inside us and see that.” He lifted her chin, and gazed into her face.

“Thank you for believing in me, Remi, and not giving up.” She laid her head on his chest, hugging him tight.

He stepped back and cupped her cheek. “Take your bath, sweetheart. We have a busy night ahead of us.” Remi turned and closed the door, as she turned on the water. “Damn, forgot the headphones.” She turned to see Mark peek in and hand her the headphones. She smiled. “This joining thing is sweet.” She laughed as Mark nipped at her neck, as he held her.

“Your favorite bubble bath is on the counter.” He kissed her nose and left. She slipped on the headphones and grabbed the bubble bath. “Yep, I'm going to like this.” She stepped into the warm water pouring the rose scented soap into the tub.

Jaycee lay in the water for an hour, washing her body and hair, and singing her songs, when Remi stepped into the room and smiled at her.

“Dinner's here, baby. You're going to shrivel up if you stay in there any longer.” He held out a large bath towel, and she stepped out of the tub. He wrapped the towel around her, taking the headphones off her head and drying her hair.