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Midnight On The Bayou 47
As Kael stammered, a trace of panic shadowing his eyes, I recognized the storm I had unintentionally ignited. "Sky, no, I... no..." His voice was a mix of hesitation and alarm, his eyes a storm of emotions I hadn't meant to evoke. Our fingers were locked, resting against his lower abdomen, but he held firm, not allowing further exploration.I urged him to meet my gaze, seeking to bridge the distance his fear had created. "Kael... listen to me, look at me..." I whispered, trying to pull him back to the moment, to me. But as I leaned in for a kiss, his response was distant, his usual passion dampened by his inner struggle.Realizing the depth of his discomfort, I prodded, "I thought you said you trusted me?" His struggle to maintain composure was evident as he attempted to deflect. "We can't. He'll feel this. You know... we can't," he reasoned."Since when have you cared about that? Plus, that's foolish... he isn't going to feel you touching yourself." It was a playful jest, aimed at ea
Last Updated : 2024-02-09Midnight On The Bayou 48
Knox's admission added a layer of complexity to the situation, his voice tinged with a hint of regret. "Well, in that case, I feel bad even suggesting you both wait until after the ceremony." Kael, steadfast in his resolve, responded, "I'm not going to do that to you." With a dismissive wave, Knox said, "Whatever, dude, I'm a big boy... I'm not restricting you like that asshole did." There was a moment of silent acknowledgment between the brothers, a shared understanding that transcended words. Kael gave Knox a look of gratitude, "I think we'll be okay for 36 more hours." Knox's laughter broke the solemn mood, "Speak for yourself," he quipped, leaning down to plant a swift, affectionate kiss on my cheek. "Okay, seriously, I'm going on patrol. See y'all in a little," he announced, his presence retreating as he disappeared out the door. Turning his attention to the tasks, Kael mentioned, "I'm going to start setting up my office. What are you planning on doing?" Thinking out loud
Last Updated : 2024-02-10Midnight On The Bayou 49
My consciousness fluttered on the edge of darkness, where pain and relief danced in a delicate balance. Vague impressions and disjointed thoughts ebbed and flowed, a confusing vortex that seemed to pull me under, only to toss me back to the surface. Suddenly, a shocking cold surrounded me, opposite the burning that consumed my skin. It took me a moment to realize I was being submerged in an ice bath. The chill was penetrating, but it brought a numbing relief that my tortured body craved. More startling was the sensation of being held, strong arms wrapped around me, securing me against a solid chest. There was a presence with me in the water, unmistakably one of the triplets, but the fog in my mind made it impossible to discern which. I strained to catch the voices swirling around me, but it was the one murmuring soothingly near my ear that I tried to latch onto. Despite the disjointed nature of the situation, the voice brought a small amount of comfort. I was almost certain it wa
Last Updated : 2024-02-11Midnight On The Bayou 50
I couldn't shake the feeling that I was missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. Turning to Naomi, I asked, "How did Ky mark you if he wasn't there on the full moon?" My confusion must have been evident because Naomi took a deep breath before explaining. "He marked me right before everything happened," she said softly. "Since we weren't fated mates, there was no real reason to wait for the blessing from the moon." Kael chimed in with a new sense of urgency. "Now that you're awake, we're going to join the search party. And since we won't have an Alpha on site, you, as Luna, are in charge." Panic surged through me at the thought. "Oh no, not me. I'm not even Luna yet. I'm not marked," I protested, the weight of the responsibility feeling like a mountain on my shoulders. Knox's laughter cut through my anxiety, his confidence infectious. "It doesn't matter. You're Luna with or without the mark. And you're ready. Just keep everything calm, okay? Mom is here, and she will help, as will Ca
Last Updated : 2024-02-12Midnight On The Bayou 51
As soon as the radio was firmly in my grasp, the static buzz of voices filled the room, a constant stream of updates, commands, and responses that never seemed to pause for breath. At first, the rush of being so directly connected to the action, to Kael, Knox, and the rest of the search party, filled me with a sense of importance. I was part of the team, even from the confines of the house. However, that initial thrill quickly dissolved into a torrent of anxiety and confusion. The voices crackling through the radio were almost impossible to decipher, each tainted with urgency and tension. Commands overlapped, names were called out in quick succession, and the sound of rushing feet and distant shouts became the backdrop to every transmission. I clutched the radio tighter, straining to make sense of the chaotic symphony of voices, to find the threads of information that would paint a clear picture of what was happening out there. But clarity remained elusive. Missy's earlier relucta
Last Updated : 2024-02-13Midnight On The Bayou 52
Cassy, her focus narrowed to the puzzling activity on the screen, seemed momentarily at a loss. "Zoom in. I have no idea what they are doing," she instructed."I don't know how to zoom it in," I admitted, feeling slightly embarrassed by my lack of technological prowess.Without missing a beat, Koda sprang into action, his youthful confidence countering my hesitancy. He began adjusting the controls before me, his tiny fingers moving with surprising skill. Watching him work, I couldn't help but inwardly laugh at the situation—a child was showing me up in technology, a humbling yet endearing moment.As Koda worked his magic, the image on the monitor grew closer, bringing the mysterious figures and their interaction with the trees into clearer view. "I have no idea what they are doing," Cassy repeated, her confusion deepening as the scene unfolded before us.Koda, ever observant, piped up and caught us all off guard. "They are moving the trees, look!"Sure enough, as we turned our attent
Last Updated : 2024-02-14Midnight On The Bayou 53
Knox and I reentered the living room to find the scene had descended into chaos. Ky was sprawled on the floor, lost in his own world, singing at the top of his lungs, while Kael had claimed the top of the bar as his stage, conspicuously devoid of clothing. While stationed on the couch, Missy tried to focus her eyes anywhere but on them. It was clear from her demeanor that their behavior was not just baffling but deeply concerning. "I'm not sure what to do with them," Missy confessed. "Each time I try to get them to calm down, it only worsens it. They are poisoned or something. Something bigger is at play here." Suddenly, Ky's voice pierced the air, a sharp cry of pain that suggested he'd been stabbed in the stomach. He leaped up, only to double over in sheer agony. Both Kael and Knox reacted immediately, their connection to Ky making them acutely aware of his suffering. In his confusion and pain, Kael turned to me, pleading, "Sky, fix it. His stomach hurts." "Fuck, something is h
Last Updated : 2024-02-17Midnight On The Bayou 54
I sent a mental message to Knox, urging him to get Cassy and Missy out of the room. "Kael's going to hate that everyone knows these things." Kael, overhearing us, chimed in out loud, "I can hear you two... secrets are bad, you know." Taking the hint, Knox suggested to Cassy and Missy, "Could you wait on the porch for a while? Until Kael gets all this out of his system." Cassy agreed immediately, vanishing outside with a pronounced sense of relief. Disturbed by the unfolding situation, Missy declared, "I'm going to shift. This should be fun. I haven't shifted since... before the twins were born," before she disappeared outside. With them gone, Knox positioned himself on the floor beside us. "Kael, listen. You have to stop talking about all of that," he attempted to guide Kael, reaching out to him. Kael, however, brushed him off. "No. I want to talk about it." I shifted to face Kael directly, bringing Ky along so all four of us faced each other. "Why do you want to talk about it
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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
