Running In Fear: Coming Home

by Trinity Blacio

  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.

  “Marsha, Ben, Jack, Belinda, and Shelly are all here now. So far Bo has half the pack's women and children already in one plane. They'll take off first from here in a few hours. Our plane will be leaving an hour after theirs.” He turned and took her dress from Dane, who stood in the doorway smiling at her.

  She smiled back. “Are you going to be taking care of me like this from now on?”

  Remi slid the dress over her body and kissed her nose. “Yes, we are. We're very good at taking care of what's ours.” His voice deepened and sent a shiver down her spine.

  He wrapped his arm around her and escorted her out into the front room. A buffet had been set up, and she watched while Belinda and Jack piled food onto their plates. She stopped and gazed at the elevator door. Her hand went to her throat.

  Remi stepped in front of her as Dane and Mark stood beside her. “Jack, Ben, take the women to our room, now,” Remi ordered as Jack and Ben pushed Marsha, Shelly, and Belinda into the room.

  “I don't want to see him, Remi.” She turned and ran into the room, straight into Marsha's arms. Mark closed the bedroom door as the elevator opened.

  Chapter Twelve

  Remi sat on the sofa and watched as Mr. Black and Guy stepped into their room, followed by his guards. Dane and Mark stood by the bedroom door, guarding it, along with two other guards.

  “Mr. Black, what can I do for you?” He ignored her father, trying to control their new power. He wouldn't let them know what they had done.

  Guy stepped forward, but Mr. Black halted him. His gaze never left Remi's. “I believe we have had a misunderstanding here. I was hoping we could sit down and see if we can work out this problem.”

  Remi nodded to Guy. “As long as that man is beside you, there will be no talks. He is no longer part of our family and never will be again. Next time I see him, I'll kill him, so I suggest you send him back downstairs and keep him away from me. If you want to talk after he's gone, fine, but I won't expose my mate to him anymore.”

  Remi heard Jaycee's cry from the bedroom and jumped off the couch, snarling,. “He has two minutes to get out.” He glared at Mark who was supposed to be shielding Jaycee from their thoughts.

  Guy's beast broke loose, and stepped forward, but Black didn't allow it. Power surged in the room as Black
forced Guy's beast back into his body. “Leave now. You will not step foot in here again. You've done enough damage as it is,” he ordered shoving Guy into the elevator. “My guards downstairs will escort you to your room. You will stay there until further notice,” he ordered as the elevator door closed.

  Mark stepped up to Remi and lowered his head. “I'm sorry, Remi. I was paying attention to Guy when his thoughts pushed through my block.”

  Remi nodded. “We all make mistakes, Mark. Go see how she's doing. We'll handle this.” He pulled Mark into his embrace, kissed his lips hard, and released him. Mr. Black sat in the chair opposite and studied him.

  “You going to tell me what that was about? How was it possible for Guy to hurt Jaycee when she wasn't even in the room, and why have you threatened her father? You know the penalty for this.”

  Remi smiled and sat down on the couch. “What I tell you stays here. You have people on the Council that are planning a war, and Guy is right in the middle of it with them.” He stopped as the door to the bedroom opened and Jaycee strolled out, ignoring Mark and Dane.

  He shook his head and pulled her into his arms. “You were supposed to stay in the room, Jaycee.” He nipped her neck. “If you're threatened, so am I.”

  She turned her gaze to Mr. Black.

  “No, Jaycee!” He grabbed her, but it was too late. She sent Mr. Black the images of what she had seen in Guy's mind.

  Mr. Black fell back in the chair and then jumped up in beast form. Remi shoved her behind him as Dane and Mark came beside him to protect her. “She doesn't know how to use her powers. Please forgive us. She was trying to protect me.” Remi snapped and glared at him.

  Mr. Black smiled and righted the chair, sitting back down in it. The beast was gone as he stared at the three of them. “We have big problems and I have no idea who to trust now. If I destroy Guy, the others helping him or controlling him will go deep, and we won't know when they are going to strike.” He waved his hand. “Sit, Remi. I'm not going to attack. It was a jolt, that's for sure, but she did it to protect you.” He smiled. “I'm afraid my wife would do the same, even though I've tanned her ass a number of times for putting herself in danger. I guess it's a woman thing. Who knows?” He grinned at Jaycee as Remi sat down and pulled her into his arms.