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Midnight On The Bayou 152. (CASSY POV)
(CASSY POV)Ethan walked into the kitchen with his dad as I lay across Teddy's lap, enjoying just being there with him. He was trying to teach me some French while we waited for dinner. Oh shit. I started panicking immediately, and I stood up quickly."Ethan…" I began, trying to keep the panic out of my voice."So it is fucking true… wow…" he said."Don't make a scene," I pleaded, but it was too late.Ethan's face contorted with rage. He made a scene. "How could you, Cassy? Fucking really? You, of all people? I thought… I thought we had something real!" His voice broke, his eyes flashing with anger and pain."Ethan, please, let's talk about this later," I said, trying to de-escalate the situation. But he was beyond reason.In a fit of rage, he lunged at me, knocking me down.I hit the ground hard, the wind knocked out of me. I literally could not breathe for about ten seconds.Pain radiated through my body, but worse than the physical pain was the heartbreak of seeing Ethan like
Last Updated : 2024-06-06Midnight On The Bayou 153. (CASSY POV)
(CASSY POV)A sense of dread settled over me as Kael, Knox, and Ky left to figure out where Ethan and Marco had gone. Were they deserting? The thought made my heart race. It was a heavy reminder of the chaos that had unfolded and that I was the catalyst.Teddy had been pacing the kitchen for the last hour, his restlessness making me uneasy. It was pretty clear he was having conversations with his pack. His boots thudded against the wooden floor as he became increasingly upset, the rhythm erratic and unsettling. He finally stopped and turned to me, his expression conflicted. "Cassy, I need to talk to you about something."The tone in his voice set off alarm bells in my head. "What is it?" I asked, but I had a feeling I already knew. He took a deep breath. "J'ai réfléchi... I've been thinking... I need to go home soon."I started to panic instantly. "What? No, Teddy, you can't leave. Not now. You've only been here for a couple of days.""Je dois rentrer," he insisted. "That means.
Last Updated : 2024-06-07Midnight On The Bayou 154. (SKY POV)
(( To my incredible readers: Thank you so much for your continued support and enthusiasm. Your passion drives me to write! From this point on, the triplets and Sky's journey will continue. If you're eager to dive into more stories from the Bayou, stay tuned! Teddy and Cassy's story will unfold in the second book of the series, "Beta – The Bayou Boys." Watch for it soon! ))---------------------(SKY POV)Four months had quickly slipped away since we rescued Kael from my father's twisted grip.Yet the nightmare hadn't truly ended.It was etched into our lives, leaving scars that both Kael and I bore silently.I was seven months pregnant with twins. Two tiny Alphas who were already commanding my every moment.The weight of their impending arrival was more than physical.It was the expectation of their futures, the demands they'd bring, and the life they'd inherit from three fathers who were each trying to hold it together in their own ways.I stood in front of the antique mirror in the
Last Updated : 2024-06-09Midnight On The Bayou 155. (KAEL POV)
Kael POVThe nursery in the Monroe mansion was everything I wanted it to be. Warm, safe, and perfect for my kids. I'd spent months here, ensuring every little detail was perfect. Partly because it was in my nature to be this damn malicious. Partly because this seemed to be the only place where people weren't constantly hurling questions at me. Questions like, "Are you okay?" "Are you feeling well?" and my favorite lately, "Don't think the seizures are coming back, do you?" No, I'm not fucking okay, no, I'm not feeling well, and no, it's not seizures. But I wasn't about to say that to Sky or anyone else.Skyla reclined on an oversized and overstuffed rocking chair I had made special for her.She lightly traced circles on her belly while I adjusted the ultrasound machine. Every time I looked at that screen, I started to panic all over again.At the same time, it was the only thing that provided relief. "Again?" Sky was being sweet and letting me do this again despite her exhaust
Last Updated : 2024-06-09Midnight On The Bayou 156. (SKY POV)
(SKY POV) The nursery had become my favorite room in the Monroe mansion. The cribs were family heirlooms. The triplets, twins, and even Cassy had slept in them at one point. Stuffed animals lined the shelves, and a giant oversized rocking chair sat in the corner. That chair was quickly becoming my sanctuary. Tonight, I was there, my hands resting on my belly, feeling the twins move."I can't wait to meet you both," I whispered, closing my eyes and imagining their faces. The sonogram machine had been upgraded to a 3D ultrasound, making every session a surreal glimpse into the twins' tiny world. Kael obsessed over getting the perfect angle, adjusting the settings meticulously to capture every possible detail. The screen would show faint profiles, often resembling little aliens curled up in their cocoons. To expel that unsettling image, I'd close my eyes and replace it with my dreams of them.In my mind, Nola was a fierce warrior, a burst of strength and determination. I imagined he
Last Updated : 2024-06-10Midnight On The Bayou 157. (KAEL POV)
(KAEL POV) Dinner at the Monroe mansion was usually a lively affair. Sky was seated beside me, allowing me to keep my hand on her belly full-time. The babies were days from their due date, so I was locked in a fear so profound I could barely function. Knox reached for the mashed potatoes, his eyes darting to me with that gentle concern he wore so well. "You doing okay, Kael? You've been awfully quiet." I forced a smile, pushing the food around my plate. "Just tired, I guess." Sky's hand squeezed mine, resting on top of my hand on her belly. "You need to take it easy," she said quietly. "You've been running yourself ragged." "I'm fine," I muttered. "Just a lot on my mind." Knox and Ky shared a look, their attempts at a normal conversation faltering. They didn't understand the weight of the fear that clawed at my insides, a relentless pressure that made it hard to breathe. I caught a glimpse of Burk out of the corner of my eye, his ghostly figure standing by the door, a
Last Updated : 2024-06-11Midnight On The Bayou 158. (KAEL POV)
(KAEL POV) The house felt too quiet that afternoon, a silence that amplified my heart's rapid beat. Sky had several minor contractions throughout the morning, so the doctor instructed us to monitor them and her closely. Sky was on the living room couch, eyes half-closed in a serene state of anticipation. Her hand moved gently over her belly, tracing the contours where Nola kicked and squirmed with relentless energy. "Nola's really active today," Sky said. "She's been kicking up a storm." I moved closer. "She's got a lot of energy. Just like you." Sky's eyes sparkled as she looked at me. "I think she's going to be a little firecracker. Always moving, always curious." Her excitement should have been infectious, but I couldn't shake the growing anxiety. Every strong kick from Nola and every stretch of her tiny body inside Sky seemed like a signal that something could go wrong. The worry was constant, a shadow that never left my side. Even now, out of the corner of my eye,
Last Updated : 2024-06-12Midnight On The Bayou 159. (KAEL POV)
(KAEL POV) The drive to the hospital was a chaotic rush of flashing lights and hurried voices. Sky's pained gasps filled the car, each one striking me like a dagger. Knox drove with laser focus, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the steering wheel. Kyran was on the phone with the hospital, maintaining a calm tone even as urgency crackled through his words. Sky's contractions were relentless, each wave of pain twisting her face in agony. My heart clenched as I watched her struggle, feeling helpless. I could barely think, the fear a constant drumbeat in my mind, drowning out everything else. The car felt too small, too confining, and I kept glancing at Sky, wanting to reach out and ease her suffering. We screeched to a halt outside the hospital, and the chaos intensified. Nurses flooded around us, guiding Sky onto a gurney and rushing her inside. I clung to her hand, the fear gnawing at my insides as we hurried through the sterile corridors. Sky's strength was the
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Midnight On The Bayou 189. (KNOX POV)
(KNOX POV)Teddy called later that day. I could hear the hesitation in his voice, which was rare for him. "Knox, I just heard Essie's been seen near the old rogue housing units by the beach. They said she is staying in the stray house near the edge," he told me. He didn't have to say more. I knew exactly where he meant.It was the same place I had taken her before when things were spiraling out of control.I didn't want to bring anyone with me, especially not Sky. The memories of how deep I had fallen, how Burk and Fletcher manipulated me into that dark pit of sex addiction, were too raw. She didn't need to see that side of me. No one did. This was something I had to face alone.The truck's engine roared to life, the same one I'd driven that night years ago. I prayed she'd recognize the truck, which would trigger something in her or at least make her talk to me about that night.As I pulled up to the house, my heart pounded against my ribs. The place looked as rundown as ever. I sa
Midnight On The Bayou 188. (KNOX POV)
(KNOX POV)Sitting at the kitchen table, my phone buzzed with a notification. It was a message from the pediatrician's office about Oxxy's upcoming surgery. They asked about insurance information and the final payment arrangements. I didn't hesitate to respond that I'd pay cash. Money wasn't an issue when it came to Oxxy's well-being.The reply came almost immediately, but it wasn't what I expected. They mentioned needing some papers signed and, since I wasn't the custodial parent, they would need his mom's signature to proceed.My heart sank. I stared at the message, trying not to panic. The thought of needing Essie's involvement made my stomach twist. She had been out of the picture after running away from the rehab, and now they were saying we needed her? It felt like a slap in the face.Sky entered the room and noticed the strain in my posture. "What's wrong?" I didn't say anything, just handed her the phone. After reading the message, she sighed and ran her fingers through my
Midnight On The Bayou 187. (KNOX POV)
(KNOX POV)"We found him."The delta's voice crackled over the radio, and everything around me seemed to freeze. Still, I couldn't fully relax. I needed to see him with my own eyes. Needed to know he was safe."Where?" I shouted into the radio, desperation pushing my voice louder than intended."By the pond," came the reply. "He's just sitting there, Knox. You need to get down here."I didn't wait for more information. I shifted and sprinted through the woods, driven by the overwhelming need to reach him. My heart raced, thoughts spiraling through every possible scenario. The idea of him being out there all alone and the what-could-have-happened scenarios if we hadn't found him made me sick to my stomach.Seeing him nearly brought me to my knees as I reached the pond. He was perched on a large rock, his little legs swinging back and forth like he hadn't just scared us all half to death. Relief hit me so hard that I almost stumbled, but I kept moving."Oxxy!" I called out, rushing tow
Midnight On The Bayou 186. (KNOX POV)
(KNOX POV)As soon as I returned to the house, the pressure hit me like a physical force. Something was wrong. Really wrong. The packhouse was eerily quiet. I barely had time to process the change from dead still to chaos before Ky rushed up to me, panic radiating off him."Knox, we lost Oxxy."That knocked the wind out of me. My heart started pounding so hard it felt like it might burst. "What do you mean you lost him? How could you let him out of your sight?" The panic in my voice was undeniable, but I couldn't help it. The fear was already taking over, squeezing at my chest like a vise.Ky's eyes were wide with fear. "I'm sorry, I just... I turned around for a second, and he was gone. I thought he was just running back to the house, but he's nowhere Knox. We can't find him. Where the hell could he have gone? It was less than a minute."The blood drained from my face as the reality of what he was saying hit me. Oxxy was missing. I immediately jumped to the worst possible scenari
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)
SKY POVI was doing everything I could to help Knox handle Oxxy, but it felt like trying to put a band-aid on a gaping wound. Knox was beyond frustrated with himself for allowing Oxxy to see the fight and hear everything accidentally. After sending Oxxy to his room to gather his cars so they could play together on the porch, he paced the room."I can't believe I let him see that, Sky," Knox muttered. "He's just a kid. He shouldn't have to deal with this damn mess."I watched as he tried to pull himself together, knowing how much this was tearing him apart. I reached out, taking his hand. "We'll make it right, Knox. We'll make sure Oxxy knows he's safe with us. He seemed okay?"Before he could respond, the door opened, and Kael stormed in. "What the hell happened?"Knox didn't hesitate. "Phin said his Dad used black magic to block finding out who Oxxy's father is. We got into it. Cassy left to drive Phin and Teddy back to the Bayou land.""She drove them back? Alone? As volatile as the
Midnight On The Bayou 183. (KNOX POV)
(KNOX POV)We returned from the run, but what we needed to do was still heavy on my mind. As we approached the packhouse, I braced myself for the conversation with Cassy. I knew she wouldn't want to hear anything about Teddy's past, especially when it involved someone else, but we couldn't avoid it any longer.When we walked into the living room, Cassy was already on edge. I could see how she held herself, tense and ready for a fight. "Cassy, we need to talk," I started, trying to ease into it.She didn't give me an inch. "About what?" she asked, her arms crossed defensively."It's about Oxxy… and Teddy, and everything that happened," I said, knowing this wouldn't go well no matter how I worded it."I don't want to talk about Teddy being with someone else, Knox. I can't.""I get it, Cass," I stated. "But we need to figure this out for Oxxy's sake. Wouldn't you want to know if he was the... Wouldn't you care?"She stared at me, anger flashing in her eyes as she started to pace. "You th
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
