Chapter 15

L ast night was a lot. Now I see why the Elders drink. Having to force people to face their fears may haunt me for a long bloody time.

Crashing on the couch, so I didn't wake the kids, was a huge mistake. If we are going to be stuck here, we need to do some remodeling, or at least buy some new furniture.

My face is itchy from face-planting into a pile of dust, and the springs that were sticking in my back all night are not going to help with our job today.

Climbing off the couch, I groan as I try to stretch. Bast is passed out in the chair, and I have to laugh at how cramped he looks.

Maybe the couch wasn't the worst pick. Sucks to suck. After we sent the Initiates back to their dorms, Bast took off for a few hours.

I don't know where he went, but he took the keys to Levi's old car.

Walking into the kitchen, I check the fridge, but there isn't much inside. Would Grandma Cross scold me if I were to pop down to the dining hall and bring back some food for everyone?

Grabbing my shoes, I nudge Bast until he's awake.

"Let's go grab some breakfast, and we can bring some back for Levi and Chas."

He grumbles, stumbling around for a few minutes, but eventually has his shoes on and we can leave.

Stopping at Otto and Jacob's door, I gently knock. I don't want to wake Rome, if they are still asleep. Though, I can hear movement on the other side.

Otto opens the door, and he looks like a train ran him over. His hair is greasy and unkempt, and I think he's wearing Jacob's clothes. They are a size too small.

"Want some breakfast?" I ask him, and he rubs his eyes, nodding.

"I'll meet you there," he grumbles as he turns back around, shutting the door once more.

"Damn. I thought our girl was a mess. He looks like his heart's been shredded," Bast comments quietly as we head down the stone steps to the front entrance.

"You're blind if you can't see that he and Tempest love each other. I've been waiting for the inevitable wedding to occur."

"I don't see Otto leaving Jacob. They have been together for a long time."

"Who said they would be breaking up? Look at us and our family. Would it really be bad for Tempest to join them? They are raising Romeo as their son. He calls them Daddy."

Bast grunts, then yawns, rubbing his mouth. His glasses are askew and I laugh.

He's not a morning person at all.

"So, where did you run off to last night?" Stopping at the entrance of the dining hall, I peek inside.

There doesn't seem to be many people inside yet, so now's as good a time as any, I guess.

"I went back to St. Peter's. The trials sparked something in me, and I had to face up to the reality that Father Monroe was really gone."

I nod, because I get it. I may not have had to kill anyone for the final trial like the others did, but it still haunts me.

"Did it help? Going back, I mean?"

The house I grew up in is gone now, thanks to The Society, yet I can't help but wonder, if it wasn't, would that help me and Jules move on?

I know she still struggles, though being here at Holy Cross has helped a lot.

"In a way, yes, but I need to go and talk to my parents. It's been a long time, and I know my father doesn't approve of our life, but I need closure. Whenever we are safe to leave the Academy, I'm going to take a trip, and I hope you all will come with me. Maybe my mom won't be in a drunken stupor, and can finally meet her grandkids," he mumbles, as we walk into the dining room.

Grabbing two trays, I fill it with a few things I know Chas likes, and Eli will want some scrambled egg yolks.

Bast does the same, and soon Otto joins us. Sister Anna walks in with a smile on her face, shaking her head.

"We are going to need to make double tomorrow," she says with a soft laugh, then pulls out some candy bars from her robe.

"Shh, don't tell anyone. Give Chastity my love," she mutters softly, then walks away like she didn't just give us contraband.

Bast puts them on his tray and we walk back to the apartment. As we get closer to the door, I can hear the soft cries of our girl, and my heart breaks.

"We have to find Tempest, or we may lose her again," I mutter and Bast sighs, opening the door for us.

"We will, because Chastity is our sun, and we need her to live."

Shutting the bedroom door, I groan, rubbing my eyes. "How is she?" Bast asks, walking over to me and peeking in the room.

I shake my head.

"Fuck this," he snaps as he walks into the bedroom, shoving me aside.

The kids are at Grandma Cross's, and Levi just went underground to deal with some Society things.

"Chastity, you are the love of my life, the mother of my children, but I have had enough of this wallowing," Bast grunts, kneeling on the bed.

He grabs her ankle and pulls her to the edge of the bed as she squeals. "Bast, what are you doing?" I ask, because his eyes look a little crazed right now.

"I am going to fuck the sadness out of our girl. So you can join me or leave."

"Wait, what?" I look at Chastity. Her eyes are red, and she has dried tears on her face, but she's not saying no.

I would never do anything to her without her full consent, and I know Bastian is the same.

"Yes or no, baby girl?"

"Yes, just make the pain stop," Chas gasps and I nod.

Turning, I shut the door and flick the lock.

Bast leaves the bed and walks into the closet, where the box of fun is kept. He pulls out a bottle of lube, a gag, and silk rope.

"Yes or no, baby girl?" he asks her again, and she nods.

"Yes, B, please," she whispers, and I begin to strip off my clothes. It's been a long time since we played with our girl.

Bast glances at me and nods toward the rope. I grab it and Chastity kneels.

Tying her hands together, I loop them above her head, then help her into the gag.

I usually wouldn't care about noise, but we are in an Academy full of innocent ears. Though Levi's old apartment has its own wing, they have expanded since we left, and we now have neighbors just four doors down.

Chastity wiggles her ass, and Bast smacks it before tugging down her sleep shorts. I reach under her and rip the fabric of her tank top right down the center, showing me her hot body and delicious tits.

"So gorgeous. All mine," I growl. Leaning down, I bite along her breast until I reach her nipple, then I gently suckle it, groaning at the taste.

I can see why Levi is obsessed with her milk now. It's sweet, just like her.

"Ughhhghhg," Chas moans through the gag, and I laugh, looking down her body at Bast, who is attacking her clit and lips, leaving bite marks all over her.

It's hard to believe that we were all virgins before joining The Society, because some of the kinks we enjoy will make the Devil blush.

"Fuck, I forgot how good you taste, baby girl," Bast rumbles before smacking her ass.

I move up the bed, wiggling underneath her as I place her tied hands over my neck. Bast helps her straddle me, and I hiss as he grabs my cock and slides it inside of her.

Groaning, I lick along her throat, wishing I could kiss her lips. Fuck it. I reach up and remove the gag, then dominate her mouth, swallowing her whimpers with every thrust of my hips.

Bast grips her hips, making her bounce on my dick, and I grunt. Chastity looks over her shoulder, and I can't get over how perfect she is.

There's a slight sheen to her skin, her lips are puffy and her eyes are glazed with lust.

"I want this, baby girl, but I think, tonight, I'm just going to join Jonas," he mumbles. I hear the cap of the lube snap open before I feel the cool liquid dripping down my balls.

"Oh, yes, please, Bastian!" Chastity moans loudly, and I grip her throat, bringing her lips back to mine to shut her up.

Slowing my thrusts, I wait until Bast is lined up alongside me. I may have only ever been with one guy—Ash—but Bast likes to toe the line at times.

Fucking the same girl, loving her in so many ways, all of our swords have crosses a time or two. Even Levi's. Though he gets possessive, and it's a rare occasion when he shares with us.

"Take a deep breath, baby. Fuck, you take my cock so well. Pulling me deep, beside your other boyfriend." Bast continues to talk dirty, and the way Chastity clenches and drips down my thighs has me close to the edge.

Pulling her lips from mine, I reach up and untie her wrists, so Bast can manipulate her into whatever position he wants.

"Oh, God, shit," Chastity mumbles as I thrust my hips quicker, and Bast follows my lead.

"So perfect, taking her men, claiming them, baptizing them in her juices."

"Fuck," I grunt when Chastity digs her nails into my chest, drawing blood. Bast laughs as he grabs her hair into a tight knot, pulling it until her back arches and I can see our cocks moving into her tight hole.

Leaning up, I suck on her nipple, not caring that her milk is getting all over us and making a mess.

That's what showers are for, and doing laundry.

"Fuck, baby girl, your squeezing me so tight, I'm seeing stars," I mumble, my vision starting to blacken with how hard I'm try to hold off my orgasm.

"I need her to come, Bast." I grunt and moan when his hand brushes my balls, playing with her clit.

"Shit, Bast, Jonas, ummmm." Chastity bites her bottom lip hard, then arches her back and squirts all over us.

"Holy fuck," I roar, cumming hard and deep inside of her, praying that maybe this time she will have my baby.

Bast follows me, then collapses on top of us both, and I laugh.

"Damn, J, maybe we should have gagged you," Bast grumbles, then yawns.

Chastity giggles until they turn back to sobs, and I pull her closer to me, holding her tightly. Bast rolls off of us and opens the door, moving to the bathroom for some washcloths.

"Shhh, baby girl, it's going to be okay. We will find Tempest and bring her home," I coo to her and she sniffles.

"She's a part of me, Jonas. I can't lose her. She's more than a sister, she's my soulmate."

I hold her as she cries, and Bastian attempts to clean us up. Giving up, he reaches under her and picks her up, bringing her into the shower.

I lay still for a few more minutes, thinking about what I can do to help Ash get Tempest back.

Jacob mentioned having an ally, but needed someone to drive to see them. Maybe I can do that.

I'm not meant for war, but I will do whatever possible to keep my family safe.

"Are you sure about this?" Levi asks again for the hundredth time. I swear, he's called me every ten minutes since I left the Academy this morning.

"Yes. How is she?"

"Sad. Worried. She's scared you're going to be kidnapped next. You really should have had one of us go with you, Jonas. Sneaking out before we woke up was stupid."

Sighing, I roll down my window for some fresh air, and breathe in the coastal scent.

The scenery here is amazing, and I think, maybe after this war is said and done, we may need to move.

"I'm okay, Levi. I'm going to meet with Kian and Patience. They are still at the cabin."

"I know. Just watch your back, and don't go silent on us. Answer our texts and calls."

Sighing, I shift in the seat and yawn. "Yeah, I've only stopped to piss and fill up the tank. I'll reach Texas late tonight."

We end the call, and I blast the radio until I can't stop blinking and I need to pull over for a few minutes.

I pick the next rest stop and pull into the parking area. My phone has been buzzing for a few hours, but I needed to concentrate on the road.

Pulling it out of the cup holder, I click on Chastity's message first.

It's a photo of her nursing Charity while Eli sits on her other thigh as she reads him a book.

It brings a smile to my face, and reminds me of why I'm driving two thousand miles.

I just hope this works.

KIAN

The Dragon: One of my guys is headed your way. Keep him safe.

Tossing my phone on the coffee table, Patience looks up at me from her book and scrunches her nose.

"You okay, Ki?"

Sighing, I nod and scratch my chin. I need to shave, but Pay doesn't seem to mind the burn I leave between her thighs after eating her like she's my last meal on Earth.

Licking my lips, she squirms on the couch across from me, then pouts her perfect pink lips.

"Behave," she mouths and I scoff, crossing my arms.

"You weren't saying that an hour ago when I had you nailed to Nate's chest as he held you so I could rail you."

Someone clears their throat and Patience's eyes widen.

"Dad, he was kidding," Pay stammers and I laugh, sitting back in the chair and grabbing my drink from the side table.

The ice clinks in the glass as the amber liquid swirls around the cubes.

"PJ, I know you're not the same little girl I had to leave behind, but if you could refrain from any PDA or comments, your old man would appreciate it. We have enough going on, I don't need to have a heart attack."

Cal and Rooke enter the small den area, and they seem happy. Cal still won't acknowledge his mother being here, but he's enjoying getting to know his new siblings.

"What's up?" Nate asks. He carries in a plate of nachos and sets them on the coffee table, shoving my phone to the side.

"The Society has someone coming. They should be here soon," I grunt, then spring at my baby girl as she stands from the couch and walks over to sit on my lap.

"Can we trust this Dragon?" Pay asks, looking at her dad.

"Yes, he's one of the good ones, PJ. His grandfather helped me go into hiding. Kept us safe as we bided our time. I'm sorry it took so long for us to return."

Patience waves her hand and accepts a plate of nachos. She's been craving taco meat and cream cheese lately. I thought it was a weird combination, but surprisingly, it's good.

"We are going to need to make a supply run tomorrow. Nixen has his guys all over the place looking for Pay, but I think Rooke and this new person could do it," I mutter, thinking out loud.

"Tae and your mom are headed here in the morning. I'll have them make a stop at Walmart," Phillipe says, pulling his phone out of his pocket to send a text.

"Wait. This is news to me. Why would you want my dad and step-mom here? Does she know you're still alive?"

So much has happened in the last few weeks, and my head hurts. We didn't expect to roll up to the cabin and see ghosts from our past. Let alone have to stay here for our protection.

"I called her last week and we had a long talk. I told her, with Dad's permission, of course. She didn't take it well, but… She must have forgiven him if they are coming here."

Phillipe plops down in Pay's old seat and groans. "Yeah, I'm not ready to see my ex-wife, but it's been a long time. Hopefully, she's lost her desire to smash my head in with her stilettos."

Everyone laughs at how true that is about Pay's mom, and we end the night plotting our next moves.

I'm about to go to bed, following the rest of our rag-tag group, when I get an alert on the security system.

There is an unknown car coming down the driveway. Rooke meets me at the door, and I grab a gun from under the table, where we taped it for emergencies.

Opening the door, we leave the porch lights off and move along the edge of the house, staying in the shadows.

A man exits the car with a groan, before bending down to touch his toes and stretching.

"Should have taken the SUV," he grumbles, then stands and cracks his neck with a yawn.

Reaching back into the car, I'm on high alert, waiting for him to pull a weapon, but all he grabs is his phone.

"Yeah, I'm here. Can you tell Jacob to let them know. I'm fucking wiped and hungry. I don't need a bullet in my ass too," he mutters with a groan."Thanks."

My phone rings, alerting him to our hiding spot, and I curse my idiocy. I should have turned the ringer off.

"The Scorpion has arrived. Fill him in on your next steps, and then get your asses to Holy Cross."

I snort at how rude The Dragon is. He didn't even let me say a word to him before hanging up.

"Ummm, hey, I'm Jonas," the man calls out, squinting to try and see me and Rooke.

Rooke smacks my shoulder as he passes me, walking over to Jonas, holding his hand out in greeting.

"I'm Rooke. Batman over there is Kian. Let's get you inside. We have some leftover nachos."

"Fuck, that sounds amazing. Thanks."

Jonas follows Rooke, and I stay five steps behind them, watching our surroundings. It seems safe, for the time being, but that's not comforting.

Nixen and his group of perverts are closing in on us, and soon we will all need to make some hard decisions.