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Midnight On The Bayou 35
Kael, sitting up with a thoughtful look, broke the comfortable silence. "We really need to start a fire," he mused, looking around the room.I laughed. The idea of someone lugging firewood up to us seemed absurd. "I'm not going to ask anyone to carry firewood up those steps."He smirked, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "Oh, I have just the person, actually." After sending a mental message, he turned back to me with a confident smile. "Okay, it'll be here in a little while."The ease with which he used his telepathic abilities sparked a question in my mind. "Kael, why did you lie to me?"He looked puzzled. "About what?"I sat back down beside him, my voice firm. "You told me it was dangerous to talk mentally between a wolf and a human. I've since figured out that's not true. So why did you lie?"I saw him start to deflect, and I cut in sharply, "Kael."He stopped, sighing deeply. "You're not going to let me get away with anything, are you?"I just raised an eyebrow, waiting.He relente
Last Updated : 2024-01-23Midnight On The Bayou 36
As Knox and I continued through the woods, I sent mental message after mental message to Kael, but he wasn't responding. He was too caught up in his own rage, his mind likely a mess of hurt and confusion.Turning to Knox, I communicated mentally. "He thinks we slept together."Knox's mental reply came swiftly. "I figured as much. He needs to understand that I wouldn't do that. Not until...everyone is okay with it.""Why?" I asked, curious despite the urgency of our situation.Knox's response was filled with a seriousness that misrepresented his usually light demeanor. "Despite what everyone thinks of me and my 'casual flings,' I have some class. I don't need to sleep with you to know I love you. I don't need to claim you. If you're mine, you're mine. It's not this hard. It doesn't have to be."As Knox and I raced through the woods in our wolf forms, the dense foliage brushing past us in a blur, our mental conversation continued, a mix of concern and resolve echoing in our thoughts.My
Last Updated : 2024-01-23Midnight On The Bayou 37
The tension in the tent was pronounced, a tangible force that seemed to press against my skin. Knox suddenly stood up, his expression a mixture of awe and disbelief. "Holy shit, that is intense. All you had to do was agree? That easy? Really?""Yeah, I know, right? It's fucking insane... and you're only feeling half of it, I'm sure." Kael's response was a mix of resignation and amazement. I noticed how much better Kael already looked, the strain etched on his face now seemingly eased.Confused, I interjected, "Okay, explain what you're talking about."Kael sighed. "I agreed to let him have it. Now he has his... share."Knox seemed to be reeling from the revelation. "If this is only half, holy shit, Kael. The seizures, the fucking mood swings, her, holy shit. I get it now. I get it all."Kael just shrugged, looking down at the dirt, lost in thought. He mumbled, almost to himself, "Wait until you shift again. You'll really understand then."Without hesitation, Knox stood and shifted i
Last Updated : 2024-01-23Midnight On The Bayou 38
Cassy was in tears, her sobs echoing in the grand hall. Ezra stood silently, a solemn figure amid the chaos, with the twins who were also crying, their little faces streaked with tears.The moment the twins saw me, they darted towards me, their small arms wrapping around my legs in a desperate search for comfort. Knox gently lifted one twin, cradling him with an ease that spoke of his deep affection for his little brothers. Ky did the same with the other twin, both brothers walking them over to the bar and perching them on it, their actions a blend of tenderness and strength.I moved towards Cassy, surrounding her in a hug as she whispered through her tears, "It isn't good, Sky.""What's happening?" I asked, my voice steady despite the frenzy around us.Cassy's voice was a broken whisper. "He's awake but doesn't remember anything, and he's acting really strange. They're talking about not even letting Mom stay in the room anymore because they're scared for her safety. She'll end up com
Last Updated : 2024-01-24Midnight On The Bayou 39
Gerald was wheeled back in, his state alarming. He was thrashing, screaming, a wild look in his eyes that sent a shiver down my spine. His reaction was unsettling, far from the composed and authoritative leader we knew.His eyes locked onto Kael, confusion and accusation in his gaze. "You... Where is the rest of you?" he demanded, his voice a mix of anger and delirium.Kael stood, his movements steady despite the chaos, and approached his father. "Dad, it's me," he said, trying to reach the man behind the frenzy.Gerald's eyes narrowed, his agitation growing. "There's some of you missing... Where's the rest?" he insisted, his words slicing through the room like a cold wind.Maintaining his composure, Kael replied, "Knox and Kyran are back home taking care of things. Don't worry."But Gerald's response was sharp, a dagger to Kael's heart. "No, you're going to fuck everything up. I tried to pull you into it, to show you how much it is, but you will never give it up."The hurt in Kael's
Last Updated : 2024-02-01Midnight On The Bayou 40
Kael's grip on the steering wheel was tense, his knuckles white against the black leather. His arm around me felt like a shield, protective and strong. He broke the silence, his voice low and determined. "I'm going to try to control myself now. I don't have a choice." There was a brief pause when he seemed to wipe away a tear with his shoulder. "I can't keep acting so damn childish when it comes to you."I leaned closer, feeling the tension in his body. Gently, I kissed his cheek. "I don't think you've been acting childish, Kael. I think you're struggling with jealousy, which is 100% natural. But you know as well as I do that monogamy is a human thing, and because you three are special, human norms don't apply."Kael tensed at my words, a reaction that didn't go unnoticed. "Three?" he echoed.I laughed softly, correcting myself. "Two... you two," I said, trying to calm him. He smiled, just a little, to my relief."Why does it bother you, really? Tell me the real, deep, root cause rea
Last Updated : 2024-02-02Midnight On The Bayou 41
As I held Ky in my arms, I felt the weight of his grief. He was breaking under the strain of losing his father, the confusion over his fated mate, and everything else that was crashing down on him. Glancing up at Kael, I beckoned him over with a gesture. He understood immediately, moving to wrap his arms around both Ky and me.There was a palpable sense of unity as Kael joined our embrace. I wondered if it was because of my new role as Luna, the influence I had on those around me. It was a strange, new feeling, one that I was still trying to comprehend.After a moment, Kael spoke up, his voice gentle but firm. "Okay, I hate to break this up, but we need to go to the living room and tell everyone who lives in the house first. Then I'll send out an emergency meeting announcement, and we will announce our takeover."Kyran, still in my embrace, corrected Kael. "It isn't ours, Kael. It's yours."Kael let out a short laugh. "Yeah, well, I've stopped telling myself that lie, so you should as
Last Updated : 2024-02-03Midnight On The Bayou 42
Kael's mental message hit me like a wave, a new sensation that dazed me. I glanced at Knox, my surprise evident, and he chuckled. "Yeah, now he can do that. It's like having someone unexpectedly turn up the volume in your head." I raised an eyebrow. "Can you do it now too?" Knox nodded. "I can do everything he can now. We're more linked than ever before." We followed Kael into the office, where he began to prepare for the big meeting. He moved with a sense of purpose, gathering papers and materials. "Dad's commands don't hold anymore," he said, his voice steady. "I sensed you two kissing in the kitchen." Knox winced. "Oh, man, sorry about that. I didn't realize..." Kael turned to him. "Can you feel it, too?" Knox leaned against the desk. "I've felt everything from the start. The twins cuddling up to Sky, your moods... it's all there." Kael seemed to ponder this. "I wonder why I've been so out of touch..." "The anger," Knox interrupted. "It mutes everything, Kael. Once you lear
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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
