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The enticing aroma of breakfast cooking in the main house wafted towards us. Knowing Knox was still lost in the few precious hours of sleep he managed to snatch, I left a note beside him. It was a gentle promise that we would save a plate for him, ensuring he wouldn't miss out on the morning's feast.As I penned the note, Kael peered over my shoulder, a playful glint in his eyes. "And put on it that we're going swimming after," he added."Swimming?" I echoed, the thought catching me by surprise. "Can we?"His laughter was light and filled with effortless joy. "The pool is heated, come on."The idea of a morning swim, a seamless blend of relaxation and invigoration, seemed suddenly perfect. Gliding through the warm waters, with the cool morning air brushing our skin, promised a refreshing start to our day. It was a simple plan, yet it encapsulated the spontaneity and small joys we often found ourselves weaving into the fabric of our daily lives.Heading to the pool required a quick cha
Last Updated : 2024-03-25Midnight On The Bayou 109
As the morning unfolded, a sense of normalcy permeated the air, disrupted only by Cassy's approach. Her presence was like a breeze, her news stirring the stillness around us. "Hey, guys... Mom just got to the living center, and she called. She said Dad is lucid... like totally himself." Kael's reaction was immediate, his body language shifting from relaxed to alert, surprise and hope flickered within me. "What? That's amazing." We quickly transitioned from our leisurely morning routine and dressed swiftly. Together with Kael and Ky, the moment's urgency propelled us towards the living center, each step heavy with anticipation of witnessing the miracle Cassy's words promised.The sight that greeted us was indeed miraculous. Gerald, the man whose condition had cast a shadow over our recent days, sat with a clarity in his eyes that spoke volumes of his recovery. He recognized both brothers immediately, a feat that, until now, had seemed a distant hope. His awareness extended to me, and
Last Updated : 2024-03-26Midnight On The Bayou 110
The office had recently begun to feel like my own. The transformation I had made to the space was significant, tailoring it to our needs and vision. Now, with the possibility of Missy reclaiming it for many years, I couldn't help the unease that coiled in me. It was supposed to be a positive change, a restoration of the old order, yet it left me totally unsettled. I wasn't ready to step back, not when I had just begun to find my place here.Caught up in my thoughts, I didn't hear Kael approach until his arms surrounded me, causing me to startle. "What's on your mind?" he inquired.I turned in his arms, seeking the reassurance of his eyes. "Are you ready for your dad to come back?" I asked.Kael shrugged. "It's a relief, I guess," he admitted."But what will we do?" The question slipped out, fueled by a mix of fear and curiosity about the future that lay ahead.He held me a little tighter. "I imagine we'll return to the townhouse and live the easier life you deserve before we jump in
Last Updated : 2024-04-14Midnight On The Bayou 111
Kael and I moved with a sense of urgency, each action underscored by the ticking clock of Gerald's impending return. Kael yanked suitcases from the closet, the sound of hangers clanging together and crashing to the floor as he swept clothes off their racks and into the bags without much care for order or delicacy. "Here, just help me fold these quickly," he instructed, tossing a stack of shirts onto the bed where I was already trying to organize our belongings into some semblance of order. His movements were harsh, his focus absolute as he rifled through drawers, extracting essentials with swift, angry movements. We moved to the office, which Omegas were already dismantling it in haste. Kael pulled open drawers and cabinets, grabbing papers, books, and personal items that held significance or necessity. He piled them into boxes, his hands occasionally pausing as he came across particular items that evoked a brief flash of sentiment or memory, only to shake it off and continue packin
Last Updated : 2024-04-15Midnight On The Bayou 112
When we arrived at the townhouse, the boys wasted no time unloading Kael's car and Ky's truck. The festival's crowd swelled around our new, temporary refuge, making it crucial to move quickly. "Let's get everything inside before this crowd gets any thicker," Kael directed, his voice echoing over the sound of nearby music and chatter. I moved aimlessly, half-helping as they brought in box after box. Each item we set down in the townhouse reminded us that we had circled back to our starting point. It was as if the past months had folded into a loop, bringing us back to where I'd first stepped into their lives. As the rooms filled with our belongings, a strange sense of déjà vu overwhelmed me. I wandered to my old room, pondering how we would manage our living arrangements now. The room seemed smaller than I remembered, a cramped space filled with too many possibilities. Too many memories. Ky followed me and sat down on the bed, his presence a silent question. "Are you hungry?" he
Last Updated : 2024-04-16Midnight On The Bayou 113
Ky returned from the store with groceries and began cooking something in the kitchen. The rich smells quickly filled the house and started wafting out the door. I was sitting outside on the balcony with Knox when the scent drifted out, and immediately, I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. "Feeling off?" Knox asked, picking up on my discomfort. He reached for a bottle of wine and poured a glass, handing it to me with a hopeful look. "Maybe this will help settle your stomach." Grateful but hesitant, I accepted the glass, hoping for some relief. The moment the wine touched my lips, I knew it had been a mistake. The nausea intensified, and I quickly got up, barely making it to the railing before I threw up. "I'm so sorry," I managed to say, feeling mortified and still queasy. Knox got up and started tracing circles on my back as I stood by the railing, debating whether or not it was about to happen again. Noticing my issues, Ky brought a wet rag to us and closed the door leading
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As I turned back to face the toilet again, ready to fend off another wave of nausea, I caught Kael and Ky still bickering lightly. I cut them off sharply, "Not now, you two. The baby has the same DNA regardless. It is all yours, and that is final. Knox isn't doing well. I know you two are happy, but he needs help getting there." I huffed in frustration and turned back around, succumbing to another bout of vomiting.Still swaying slightly from intoxication, Ky pushed himself to his feet and slurred, "I'm gonna go talk to him." He staggered out, leaving me with Kael.Kael started running a bath for me, trying to coax me away from the toilet. I was worried I might not make it back in time if I needed to throw up again, but he reassured me, pulling the trash can by the bathtub and sitting on the floor beside it. His chin rested on the tub's ledge as he watched me with an expression full of love.He reached over and traced circles on my belly with a playful smile. "My pup... Come on, litt
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Ky and Kael returned with an array of bags, each filled with items that carried even a hint of lemon or ginger, including fresh lemons and ginger roots. The assortment of bags clearly showed that they had made stops at several different stores. Kael crouched beside the bathtub and placed a lemon drop candy between my lips. "Just suck on this for a while," he murmured, "Mom said these worked the best." I couldn't help but chuckle, even through the nausea. "You two went to multiple stores for all this?" "Yeah," Ky chimed in from the other side, grinning. "He wouldn't rest until we found these lemon drops specifically." All three of them perched themselves around the bathtub, their chins resting on the edge, gazing at me as if I were the most precious thing in the world. "You three look ridiculous," I said affectionately. They met my teasing with easy smiles, the atmosphere light and carefree despite the chaotic day. "Yeah, maybe we are a bit tipsy," Kael admitted with a wink, "b
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Midnight On The Bayou 189. (KNOX POV)
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Midnight On The Bayou 187. (KNOX POV)
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Midnight On The Bayou 186. (KNOX POV)
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Midnight On The Bayou 185. (KY POV)
( KY POV )I watched Cassy practically force Teddy into his truck after she tossed Phin in the back seat. I stepped toward her, hoping to say something that might calm her down. Before I could say anything, she spun around. "Before you lecture me, you need to go talk to your two lookalikes inside before I kill them!" she yelled.She quickly caught herself and apologized. "I'm sorry for yelling at you, Ky. It's just... They need to get their shit together. This isn't the time to act like kids."I sighed, taking a few deep breaths before heading inside. If I was being honest, I was tired of it too. We had three kids now, and this constant chaos couldn't keep happening. We had to figure out how to handle this before it tore us apart. Or they had to grow up in the kinds of messes we did. As I made my way to the packhouse, my thoughts drifted back to Naomi. I had been in love with her for nearly a decade. We were marked and bonded, and I was ready to spend my life with her. But then she
Midnight On The Bayou 184. (SKY POV)
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Midnight On The Bayou 183. (KNOX POV)
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Midnight On The Bayou 182. (KNOX POV)
KNOX POVSky found me asleep on the floor in Oxxy's room, curled up beside his bed like a helpless puppy guarding his toy. I had one arm draped over his small body, trying to offer comfort. Probably more for me than him. He was content, totally unaware of my messy thoughts. I hoped it would always remain that way. He'd been through enough already to have to also handle adults with big emotions.Oxxy was snuggled up in his bed, his tiny malnourished body barely taking up any space, his breathing even and calm. I didn't know how long I'd been there, but it must've been a while because the hard floor beneath me was making my back scream."Knox," Sky whispered as she knelt beside me. "Do you want to go for a run? I think it will do you some good."I blinked awake, my eyes heavy with exhaustion. I knew she was right. I needed to clear my head. "Yeah," I muttered, rubbing my eyes. "Let's go. But don't wake the other two." The last thing I wanted was for Kael and Ky to join us. I needed to
Midnight On The Bayou 181. (KNOX POV)
(KNOX POV)Cassy sat across from me, twisting around a loose thread on the couch. "Teddy's convinced Oxxy isn't yours," she finally said. "He thinks Oxxy's actually Ferdinand's."I stared at her, struggling to process what she was saying. "What? That's impossible.""They found out after that Ferdinand was also sleeping with her," she continued, not looking at me."Who's 'they'?" I asked."Essie and Phin were involved. Pretty intensely, from what I've gathered. And I'm pretty sure Teddy was in on it too, even though he won't admit it outright."I felt like the ground had been ripped out from under me."There's no way Oxxy isn't mine, Cassy."Cassy sighed, finally looking at me. "Knox, they were all pretty close. Maybe too close. I don't think they were trying to hide it. Teddy told me that Essie and Ferdinand were... well, let's just say they weren't just friends."I shook my head, refusing to accept what she was saying. "Oxxy looks like me. If he were Ferdinand's, he wouldn't have bl
