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Midnight 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
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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
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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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I drifted off between Ky and Kael, their soft petting a lullaby that eased me into sleep. They, too, seemed at peace, content in the moment shared on the floor. When my eyes fluttered open, I found Knox standing nearby, accompanied by a tall, black-haired man observing our makeshift sleeping arrangement. "I'll never understand you wolves, I swear," the stranger remarked with a hint of bemusement. Knox expressed his gratitude, "Thanks for coming." Fabian replied casually, "No issue. I was missing the twins and needed to see them soon anyway." As I began to sit up, Kael, still lost in the grip of sleep, instinctively pulled me back down. "Mate, you smell so good.... mmmmm," he murmured contentedly before his breath evened out into snores. Knox intervened, aiding me in disentangling myself from Kael's embrace. Standing up, the reality of my lack of clothing suddenly dawned on me, leaving me exposed in front of Fabian, whom I had never met before. In a swift motion, Knox removed hi
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Knox sat on the couch, massaging his temples as he observed his brothers' display of solidarity in disappointment. I reassured Knox, "Go look for her. I'll be fine with Kael and Ky; they'll behave." "I don't know, Sky. I don't want you to get hurt," Knox said. "Send your mom inside when you leave. Between her and me, we will manage them," I proposed, offering a solution that would ensure my safety and his brothers' supervision. Knox, still uncertain, eventually conceded to my suggestion. He rose, preparing to depart, and promised to keep an ear on the radio, instructing me to call him if anything changed. As Knox exited, Kael's energy surged, propelling him from the couch and leaving Ky to sulk alone. Ky's frustration was evident as he huffed and crossed his arms in a dramatic show of displeasure. "Is it time? It's time!" Kael's excitement was barely containable. "No, no, I will tell you when it is time," I corrected him, trying to temper his eagerness. Kael's mood quickly shi
Last Updated : 2024-02-20Midnight On The Bayou 57
I was jolted awake by Kael screaming from the next room. The intensity of his anger was noticeable, marked by the noise of him punching a wall and hurling objects in a fit of frustration. Ky was nowhere to be found, and the silence from his end only heightened my concern.Stepping into the room, I found Kael pacing back and forth, phone in hand. The look on his face was one of sheer desperation, a clear sign he was on the brink. He glanced up, and through his rage, he managed to convey the cause of his distress. "Ky just up and left in the middle of the night," he explained, the worry in his voice unmistakable. "The delta who saw him go thinks he might have been sleepwalking or something."My heart raced at the revelation. "Why did he leave?" I asked, desperate for answers."I don't know," Kael replied, his voice marred with confusion. "The delta mentioned he was mumbling something about going to 'their spot.'"A realization dawned on me. "Oh my, I know where he went," I said, piecing
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As we entered the restaurant, Ky was motionless at a back booth, his eyes fixed on the table. He was lost in deep thought. I approached him, sliding into the booth beside him, while Kael took the seat across.Ky, without lifting his eyes, voiced his fear. "I think she's gone. I... I think he killed her or something because I woke up, and it was all gone."Kael tried to offer some reassurance. "That doesn't always mean anything, Ky."Ky was adamant, "No, you don't understand. Everything was gone... Everything." He then pulled open his collar to reveal his neck, void of any mark.Trying to piece things together, Kael indicated, "Ky, I don't think you had it last night either."Ky confirmed, "No, I didn't, and I was feeling her detangling from me. That's why I kept complaining about my stomach."The pieces began to fall into place for me. "It kind of makes sense now, but Ky, I had just learned you marked her. I didn't know if she had marked you. I'm sorry."Ky sighed, resigning to his fa
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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
