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It had been a few days since Jack's breakdown. He'd given the excuse that he needed to see his daughter and of course, now Henry wanted to meet her. Henry insisted, saying Alexis needed another player to make the sports game happen and Maya just had to come."I want you to be careful with what you say. Usually, the less you say the better it is," Jack warned."I don't even want to meet her anyway. Who's idea was this?" Lexi asked."It was Henry's. I didn't get much say in it.""I can't just fake sick or something?"Jack smiled tightly. "I wish, pumpkin. But if something really bad happens, then you can, okay?"Lexi sighed. "Okay."The pod opened and they stepped out."Got all your gear?"She rolled her eyes and heaved the bag over her shoulder. "Why'd it have to be laccor ball of all things? Not like chess or poker. Something with a little less bloodshed?""I think Henry likes the bloodshed. Just do your best, okay?"She frowned. "I always do."They walked down through the
FLUX Chapter 210: Birthday/ For The Best
"Good morning, muffin!" Jack chirped as he waved the door open to Lexi's room. He sat a plate of blueberry pancakes down on her nightstand.Lexi grumbled something as she pulled her blankets closer to her chin and rolled over."Guess what day it is?" He paused a moment. "Birthday girl."She grunted something unintelligible and waved her hand at him despondently.Jack frowned. "Are you feeling sick?" He sat on the bed.Lexi moaned. "No- it's six in the freaking morning. Go away."He laughed. "Is that all? Come on, you were so excited for your birthday last year."She rolled her eyes and sat up in the bed with a huff. "That was last year." Her voice was deep and gravelly with sleep.Jack patted her head. "It was only a year ago." He was surprised how much she had grown up in that one year though.Lexi batted his hand away. "It's too early for pancakes. Can I just have some coffee?"He chuckled. "Coffee? You drink coffee now?"She groaned and sank further in her covers. "Dad, c
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Jack slept poorly that night. His dreams were plagued with images of Alex. He chased her, but could never catch her. She smiled and giggled like it was a game, but the more he ran the more frantic he became. He woke drenched in sweat. After a shower, he joined Lexi downstairs in the kitchen.One look at Lexi told him she was in a bad mood. It was something in the eyes. He was too exhausted to pry so he sat down next to her. The chef deposited food in front of him. He nibbled at it without enthusiasm."Dad?"His eyes flickered up.Lexi's face softened. "What's wrong?""We had a fight."The corners of her mouth twitched with a smile, but she straightened. "That's too bad. Are you going to break up?""Probably.""Are you sad about it?""I don't feel great."Lexi leaned forward. "What I mean is, will you regret it?""When did you get so grown up?"She plopped her elbows down on the table and lay her chin on top of it. "Not grown-up enough.""What do you mean?"She sighed. "Ne
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"Take me with you," Lexi gripped Alex's hands. "Please.""What exactly are you going to do down there? I can't hide you in my pod for months and I can't give you a job.""I already have a cover. I'm Maya Monroe. I'll just go and live with Jack."Alex shook her head. "He has enough on his plate right now. He's even got a girlfriend."Lexi set her hand on Alex's arm. "I'm sure she's trash.""She's not. She is very similar to how I used to be. He's just coping with the loneliness.""Is that why you're going down there?""No. I need to start setting up Henry. Now, I don't want you to repeat any of this to anyone. Not a single word.""Even Jack?""And when are you going to see him?"Lexi shrugged. "What if I do? Can I tell him?"Alex sighed. "No, not even Jack, but I don't want you to come to the Undersea under any circumstances." She grabbed her shoulders and looked her in the eye. "I need you safe. I cannot lose you again. Besides, who is going to watch over your brother?"Lex
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He found Lexi lazing on a couch in the living room and plopped down next to her. "I saw your mom today."Lexi looked over to him and whispered, "The fake one?""She's not fake. She told me everything.""Everything?"Jack nodded.Lexi scrunched up her nose. "This feels like a trick. I'm still not telling you anything."He shrugged. "That's fine."They sat and watched the movie. It was a very old one portraying a future that was long since passed. It had explosions and a love story, even some neat ideas that had never come to fruition. Lexi curled up next to him with her head on the side of his arm. For the first time in a very long time, he finally felt happy.The doorbell rang, making both of them jump. Jack went to the door and opened it. It had only ever been one of two people, Henry or Dyna. This time, it was Henry and to his surprise, Alex. She kept her face neutral but her eyes flashed with delight."Hey old pal, I heard you broke up with your girlfriend. I thought we cou
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When Jack finally returned home, he found Lexi and Alex asleep on the media room sofa. He lay his jacket and tie across the back of the couch then came around the front. This scene filled him with so much joy that he could feel the heat and warmth fill in at the center of his core. Henry's human bombshell still worried him, but this moment outshone those worries completely.He pulled a blanket over Lexi then knelt down in front of Alex. Her delicate features looked strained in her sleep. He imagined all those secrets held behind that tension. And to leave their child? How hard must that have been? He was finding it hard to not run back to the Sanctuary this very moment.He trailed a finger over her forehead, trapping a bit of stray hair. He pulled it back from her face. Her reactions were lightning quick as she snatched up his hand. Her eyes focused and she smiled when she realized it was him. She didn't release his hand though, instead, she slid her fingers across his skin.That fa
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He slid his tongue into her parted lips until they filled each other. He pressed her against the door to give him more leverage. His tongue brushed over, under, and around hers, the taste buds creating that smooth yet rough texture as he savored her kiss.Her hands moved from his face to his neck. They pulled him ever closer. He moved his hands to her sides then pressed her tightly to the door. He could feel every curve of her frame pushing against him. He was hers now. He would never be with another. He could never love another. From the first day he met her, there was no other choice but her.His hand followed the curve of her rounded hips. He stroked her hip bones with his thumbs. She made a little noise against his mouth. He pulled his kiss back and grinned. He kissed the gentle curve of her top lip, teasing her with his light touch. Her eyes sparkled in the light of the chandelier behind him. She was so beautiful. He couldn't believe anyone would ever pass her over.Alex became
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