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Midnight On The Bayou 66
Ky found relief in the makeshift nest of pillows and blankets on the floor, succumbing to the exhaustion surrounding him. He slept for hours, a rare reprieve from the madness that shadowed us. I lay beside him, my presence a silent vigil, grateful for the peace that sleep granted him, however fleeting it might be. The road to finding peace again seemed long and uncertain, but for now, this quiet moment was a small victory. When he stirred from his slumber, the remnants of the day's turmoil evident in his weary eyes, I suggested a shower, mindful of the physical remnants of his altercation with Kael and the demands of patrol that still clung to him. "Do you want to shower?" I asked, hoping to offer some semblance of normalcy, a step towards cleansing more than just the physical. "Yeah," he replied, his sadness evident, even if the tears had ceased for now. In the shower, Ky found a distraction in my hair, his fingers weaving through the strands with a gentle curiosity that bordered
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As breakfast arrived, I collected it from the door, the aroma of fresh beignets filling the air, a small joy amid the madness. We settled into the pillow fort I had constructed, a cozy haven on the floor, and began to eat. I noticed he had fixed my work, making the pillow fort far more comfortable and stable while I collected the food. Curiosity got the better of me as we ate, the craftsmanship of our makeshift fort too expert to be a coincidence. "Why do you do this? Create pillow forts on the floor? You're really good at it, so you must have done it often," I asked, seeking insight into a tradition that felt intimate and nostalgic.Ky paused, a hint of melancholy crossing his face. "Whenever one of us was sick, we'd do this... to be closer to each other. We only ever felt better when we were close. Mom used to say it almost looked like the sonogram photos of us in the womb, how cute it was that we sought each other out when one was sick."His voice trailed off, and I could see the
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In the span of 36 hours, the number of times Kyran and I came together blurred into a sequence I couldn't—and didn't want to—keep track of. It was the only thing potent enough to distract us from the overwhelming flood of emotions threatening to swallow us whole. As each hour slipped by, a growing frustration with Kael took root within me. His relentless and pleading texts begged me to return, but only ever mentioned me, blatantly ignoring Kyran, who deserved his concern far more. I decided then to respond when Kael showed genuine concern for Kyran. Yet, after 36 hours, that moment never came.Knox's messages painted a vivid picture of Kael's unraveling, to which I expressed my sympathy for what he was enduring but stood firm. I couldn't yield to Kael's emotional turmoil this time. Kael needed to confront and sort through his issues without my intervention. Two days in, Knox relayed that Kael was desperate, asking what he could possibly do to bring me back, ready to do anything. My
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Ky wrapped me in a hug, the kind that said everything words couldn't. "I love you," he whispered, a promise that hung between us. "I'll be back around 10 am to pick you guys up tomorrow."As he started to pull away, I noticed the hesitation, a silent acknowledgment of Kael's presence. Unwilling to let the moment pass, I pulled Ky back, sealing our goodbye with a kiss. Kael's sharp breath didn't go unnoticed, but the moment wasn't about him—it was about affirming what Kyran and I shared.Ky left, and the room fell into an awkward silence. I turned to Kael, trying to lighten the mood. "Oh my, get up and hug me. You know you want to."Without hesitation, Kael was on his feet, wrapping me in a hug that made his pent-up emotions clear. His kisses peppered my face, his fingers playfully tangling in my hair. It was clear he treasured these moments.I laughed, "Kael, stop and listen to me." He paused immediately, his attention undivided. "You smell like the woods and not in a good way... Have
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After Kael and I found solace in the quiet afterglow, he engaged in the simple, playful act of twirling my hair around his fingers, a lightheartedness in his actions that felt rare and precious. His infectious laughter filled the room as he accidentally tickled himself with strands of my hair, a moment of pure, unguarded joy between us.Amid this playful exchange, Kael, with a casualness that misrepresented the seriousness of his question, inquired if Ky and I had been intimate since arriving at the townhouse. My heart skipped a beat at his question, a mixture of surprise and apprehension swirling within me. "Kael..." I started, the name hanging between us like a plea for understanding."Stop, just answer me," he interjected, his request straightforward, leaving no room for evasion.With a nod, I confirmed what he already seemed to know. My admission was limited. I couldn't bring myself to reveal the extent of my intimacy with Kyran, but I owed him this truth.Kael sighed, a sound hea
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As we began unloading the car, a moment of unexpected affection unfolded. Knox stepped off the porch, enveloping me in a warm hug that transitioned into a deep, passionate kiss. This surprising gesture caught us all off guard; Kael walked away with a nonchalant air, while Ky, unable to contain his amusement, chuckled, retrieving his bag from the car.After a moment, I gently pulled away. "Squeaky wheel?" I teased."Yep, squeak, squeak..." Knox's light and teasing response elicited a genuine laugh from me, a sound of pure joy that filled the space between us.From the porch, Missy's laughter joined ours, her amusement at the scene before her unmistakable. Beside her, Fabian watched with a smile, and the twins busied themselves climbing trees in the front yard, their youthful energy boundless.Suddenly, Koda and Kage, vibrant and full of life, rushed toward me, their enthusiasm nearly knocking me off my feet. "Wow, you guys have gotten so much bigger. I've only been gone a couple of day
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I nodded, considering Kael's words carefully. "Okay, that sounds like the best way to handle this?" Kael ran a hand through his hair, his expression serious. "Listen, I know I might be a bit biased here, but I just worry about doing that, which totally overwhelms you. And not in a good way." "What do you think will happen?" I asked, trying to grasp the full scope of his concern. "There isn't any way to really know, but think about it like this... all the emotions... all the separate emotions you feel from each of us... Imagine being flooded with all of that at once. I worry it will be too much for you." I straightened up, a frown creasing my forehead. "Yeah, now that you put it that way... I'm not sure." Knox sighed from across the room, a mild annoyance flashing across his face. "He's just trying to scare you. I think you'll be fine." I held up a hand, signaling for a pause. "Let me think about it, and I'll figure out what to do... You three are not allowed to fight over this,
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Knox guided me into the bedroom, a yawn hidden behind his hand. "Ok, I really need to nap now. Are you sleepy?" he asked, exhaustion written all over his face."Not really, but I'll lay down with you for a while," I replied, thinking of leaving him to sleep alone, not sitting right with me."You don't have to do that. I know how boring it can be," he protested lightly, concern flitting across his face."No, I don't find it boring at all," I assured him with a smile. I wouldn't say it out loud, but I would lay next to them and listen to them breathe forever. The world outside the room seemed to slow down as we lay together. Knox's breathing evened out, and I felt his fingers gently find my hair, playing with it absentmindedly as he drifted off to sleep. A quiet laugh escaped me, marveling at how this simple gesture had become such a comforting constant for all three of them now. I didn't mind. I loved my hair being played with. After a while, ensuring not to disturb his rest, I ca
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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)
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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
