Chapter 17

" I can't believe it's come to this," Bast mumbles, but I don't reply.

I can still feel the weight of my dad in my arms as he died. I can still taste the salt on my lips from the tears that wouldn't stop falling.

That was hours ago, and now I'm just sitting here numb as Jacob and Levi race around, making sure everything is in order.

Jonas is due to return soon, and then it's full steam ahead, so to speak. Snake spent his last few breaths telling us to find hope, but right now, I just feel dead inside.

Isabella has taken everything from me. My daughter, my family, my best friend, and now my father. It's time to end her. I refuse to lose one more thing by her hand.

Jonas stumbles into the apartment and he rushes over to me, pulling me into a tight hug.

"I am so sorry, baby girl," he whispers into my neck, and that's all it takes for me to break. Loud keening wails escape my lips, and he rocks me, never letting me go. "She will pay, Chastity. We have a plan, and we aren't leaving that compound until her blood is soaking the concrete."

Strong hands pull me away from Jonas and into a firm chest. I bask in the strength of two of my men and wipe my eyes.

"When are you leaving?" I ask Jonas, looking into his gray eyes. He just came back to me, I don't want to let him go yet.

"In the morning. We have two teams. The first one is going to storm the compound, while the second does retrieval and capture. We are in team two. Then The Elders will be doing clean up, gathering any intel they can from Isabella's office."

I nod, but I'm not really listening. All I can think about is how the men that own my heart are going into a dangerous situation, and we only have a few hours left together.

Life is short. I need to make every last second count.

Levi can feel my change in mood, and he backs away from me.

I catch Bastian's eye from across the kitchen. He's holding Charity and gives me a sad smile.

I wave him over and he stumbles, trying not to race to me.

"Let me feed her. Why don't you guys spend some time with Eli and put him to bed," I suggest, and I know Jonas can tell what I'm doing, but he doesn't complain.

Jacob and Otto leave to spend time together with Rome, and my grandmother walks over to me .Her eyes are wet and her face is tense.

"I don't know the man he was today, but I remember him as a boy. He cared deeply for your mother, and I'm sad to see him gone. If you want some time alone with your husbands, bring the kids to my place after they are ready for bed."

She surprises me, pulling me into a quick hug, and I breathe in the scent of rose oil and incense.

"Thank you," I whisper. She moves back and runs her hands over her habit, making sure it's perfect, then she leaves us alone.

The door closes and the silence is almost overwhelming. My heart is broken, but for tonight, I am going to put my dad's death in a small box and shove it to the back of my mind.

I am going to love my men as much as I can because tomorrow is never promised.

The kids are over at my grandmother's place, but Romeo is still with Otto and Jacob.

He wouldn't leave them, and I can't blame him. His mom is still missing, and he's never been away from her for this long.

I can only imagine how hard this must be for her, and I bet she's struggling to handle everything. Ugh, my nose itches and I cover my sniffle with a cough.

Just another thing I need to push aside. I will break down once the guys leave. They have already ordered me to stay behind, and I don't blame them.

We don't know what we are walking into, and the fact that Snake was shot only goes to show that she's onto us.

I pray Ash and Tempest are safe… I don't think I'll be able to go on if something were to…

No, Chastity. Stop!

Reaching the bedroom, I open the door and gasp. There are lit candles all over and flower petals scattered on the bed.

"What's this?" I whisper.

Bast comes up behind me, moving my hair to the side of my neck and kissing my heated flesh.

"This is because we adore you, and you have been through so much. Also, there is no bathtub in this apartment, so we thought we'd love you and make you come so many times that we'd be imprinted into your flesh."

"Damn, Bast," Jacob mutters from behind us and I yelp. Closing my eyes, I turn and face my brother.

"At least this time we are still clothed," I mumble and he laughs. I open my eyes and he gives me a good look over.

"I just wanted a hug, then I'll leave you alone."

I step into his arms and he holds me tight. The guys give us a moment, and I love them even more for it.

"I love you, Jacob. You are the only good thing about home."

"You are my greatest treasure, and my biggest regret. I wish I could have done more to keep you safe. I should have never believed that woman when she told me you were sleeping around with King. I will always remember the night of Angel's birth, and hate myself for how I listened and obeyed."

My eyes fill with more tears and I hold my brother tighter. "I have never blamed you, Jacob. But you're acting like this is goodbye and it's not. It's just ‘see you later'."

Pushing me away, he kisses my forehead, then leaves me, and Levi grabs hold of me as I once again break.

I don't know how many more times I can shatter like this and the pieces will fit together the same.

"Well, tonight was supposed to be special, but if you want us all to just cuddle and watch a movie, that's fine with us."

Levi looks deep into my eyes and I shake my head, then step up onto my tip-toes and press my lips to his.

I kiss him with my whole heart, and melt as he reciprocates. I can hear the door being shut and locked as I'm moved over to the bed.

Jonas and Bast touch me, removing my sleep top and shorts, as Levi continues to distract me with his tongue, only separating so the material can slip over my head.

I get lost in their bodies as Levi runs his hands along my naked flesh, gripping my hips as he presses his cock deep inside of me.

I moan, breaking our kiss, and groan as my back arches. I will never get over how he fills me so perfectly.

"Damn, Little Sinner, this pussy," Levi mumbles into my ear, and I laugh when he decides to be playful and blow a raspberry against the skin.

Bast leans over us and I stare into his eyes. They are so beautiful, and though I love his glasses, I sometimes miss how blue they are.

Levi shifts, rolling his hips slowly, working me into a frenzy with every brush his pelvis makes with my clit.

Bast takes my lips for himself and kisses me like I'm his forever.

I hope he knows that he's mine. All of my men are.

Levi pulls out suddenly, and Jonas reaches for me, flipping us until I'm straddling his waist.

"Hi," he says, smiling up at me, and I grin back at him.

"Hi," I whisper as he leans up so I can kiss him. I close my eyes and let his lips and tongue take me away.

I remember all the nights we've made love. The way he held me in the water as I gave birth to Elijah.

How he's always there when I'm hurting or sad.

He's never impatient or unkind. He's my heart and soul, and God, I can't lose him.

Tears fall down my cheeks, turning our kiss salty, and Bast grips my hair, tugging my head up so he can kiss away my tears.

"Everything is going to be okay, Baby Girl. Tonight, just let us love you," Bast mumbles against my cheek and I nod.

Jonas reaches down and rubs his cock against my slit, before gently thrusting it inside.

The click of a cap sounds from behind me, and cold lube drips down the crack of my ass as Levi rubs his fingers around my tight hole, getting me ready to take his dick.

Bast gives me a quick, sweet press of the lips, then kneels on the bed, offering me his cock.

I lick the pre-cum from his slit and moan at the taste, or maybe it's because Jonas shifted his hips and Levi pressed against me at the same time.

"Nice and slow, Little Sinner. Your ass is swallowing my cock," Levi praises, and I can feel how wet I just became.

Jonas moans and I open my mouth wider, taking Bastian down my throat. I hum for him, and when he grabs my hair and begins to fuck my face, I let him.

I may like it slow and sweet, but these boys know how to bring the devil out in me.

Levi and Jonas find a matching pace, and when they do, I can't think anymore. I'm so damn full, and I just want to let go.

I need them to control me. To take all the pain and worry away.

People call it subspace, I call it peace.

When I come to, I'm swallowing Bast's cum, and Levi is pulling out, exploding all over my lower spine.

Jonas captures my mouth with his as I swallow Bastian's seed, and he kisses me, not caring about the taste.

He groans and fucks me harder. His hands grip me so tight, I know I'll still feel them there in the morning.

"Look at how she takes him. How well she pleases her men," Bast comments as he returns with a towel.

Levi wipes my back, then pulls my lips to his for a peck. He's not one for snowballing, which is fine. I love what we have, and he can dominate me anytime.

"I'm so close," Jonas grunts as he looks straight at me, asking for permission. I know I should have him pull out. We aren't protected, but at the same time, I love our little family, and I want a piece of all of them.

I nod, and his eyes roll back as he fucks me harder. Levi leans down and pinches my clit, setting off my own orgasm.

I squirt all over Jonas as he shouts my name and fills me with his cum.

"I love you so much. Come back to me," I whisper, but I know they all heard me.

Affirmations are sounded all around, and that's the last thing I remember before the exhaustion and grief crashes over me, and I give in to the darkness of sleep.

The next morning, I leave the bedroom, rubbing my eyes. I freeze when I notice the really pretty woman sitting on the couch, drinking coffee.

There are two men beside her. One who reminds me of a dominating K-Pop star, the other is hands down a football player.

I can tell by the build, because Ash, Bast, and Jonas used to play.

"Umm, hi," I croak as I discreetly try to cover my nipples. I'm not wearing a bra, and I was about to grab my pump from the fridge.

My breasts are full and hard. Levi kept rubbing against them during the night, but I need to save my milk for our daughter. Not give in to his kinks.

The woman places her coffee on the side table and gives me a big smile. Now that I'm starting to wake up, I'm assuming this is Patience James.

"Wow, Jonas said you were pretty, but he was wrong. You're stunning."

My cheeks turn pink and I roll my eyes, then wave my hand, forgetting my tits are standing at attention.

Shit! I can't have another girl crush. Levi will paddle my ass.

"Yes, Patience, right?" She nods and her men stand, offering me their hands.

"Crap, um, okay. This is so embarrassing, but I'm breastfeeding and about to burst. Would you mind handing me that blanket?"

The Asian man looks to where I'm pointing and grabs one of Charity's soft baby blankets.

I take it with a grateful smile and use it to shield my now wet top.

Bastian comes out of the bedroom, nods at our guests and walks right out of the apartment.

Levi follows him out of the bedroom, but moves into the kitchen and starts making me a coffee.

"Bast went to grab the kids," he says as he pours in a healthy helping of cold cream.

I take it with a sigh and perch on the barstool.

"I have been excited to meet you. I don't have many girlfriends that know about the war going on, and I can't risk Hana, my best friend, knowing," Patience states with a sad smile.

I take a sip of my coffee and nod, listening to her for a minute, then I freeze. My heart races and I feel sick.

"You're the same Patience and Rooke that my Ash told me about. He mentioned what you both went through, and I'm so sorry for what you've been through at the hands of my evil stepmother."

My eyes water and I groan. I am so sick of all the tears, and I know that the moment my guys walk out that door, I am going to shatter into so many pieces they won't be able to put me back together again.

Patience stands and moves over to me, placing her hands on my cheeks, before tipping my face up so she can look into my eyes.

Damn, her eyes sparkle, and her lips are so pouty.

Chastity, focus!

"You are not to blame. We have our own monster—Nixen Reynolds. He's two of my guys' father, and has it out for us. We plan to make him pay as much as we do Isabella."

I nod, and when she lets me go, I wipe my eyes.

"Maybe when this is all said and done, we can grab lunch or go shopping?" she suggests and I laugh.

"I actually hate shopping, but if you find my bestie, Tempest, in the pits of Hell, she will max out my credit card with you."

Patience laughs and the front door opens, bringing in my whole world. Bast hands me Eli first, for a quick cuddle and a kiss, then as Levi takes him, Bast places Charity into my arms so I can feed her.

"They are beautiful," Patience mutters and I smile.

"They are my miracles, and the reason why Isabella must be stopped."

Patience nods, then walks over to her men and they begin speaking quietly to each other. It's not long until Jonas joins us, and we spend some time all together while I nurse our daughter.

We said our goodbyes last night with our bodies and our hearts wide open. Today is just like I told Jacob it would be.

It's see you later.

LEVI

The moment we left the Academy, I instantly knew we shouldn't have. There is the quiet foreboding hovering around us, and no one makes a sound the whole ride to Isabella's underground compound.

I still can't believe she's been doing all of this under The Society's nose, only thirty minutes away from us.

Ash was only thirty minutes away from us the whole damn time. All those nights when Chastity sobbed and prayed on her knees until they turned red and imprinted from the carpet. Begging for him to return, and he was only a half hour away.

I shake my head and grunt when Jonas smacks my shoulder. He nods toward Bast, and I reach over to pat his arm.

He's a mess. His face is crumpled and he's on the verge of tears. I think he knows that this won't go according to plan.

Someone cranks up the radio, and Jonas glares at the offending music. Rooke is bouncing around in the driver seat, chewing some bubblegum and blowing bubbles.

Patience reaches over and pops one with a long nail as he laughs.

Jacob looks over his shoulder at us, and I can tell he's worried too. Something just isn't right here.

"I feel like we're forgetting something," he mumbles, scrunching his nose the same way Chastity does when she's thinking too hard.

We've been waiting outside the compound for ten minutes, and I've yet to hear gunshots or screams.

"Should we pray?" Jonas mumbles and I nod.

"You should do it. I mean, you pretended to be a priest for almost a year," Jacob says with a smirk, and I laugh.

"Fuck off. But, yeah, I'll do it."

Rooke turns the music off, and I'm surprised when Patience takes Jonas' hand.

"After the hell I've been through, a little prayer goes a long way," she mutters with a shrug.

I nod and begin a prayer. "Dear, whoever the fuck is in the sky. Please, watch over us and help us return to those we love tonight. Let us save the innocents that are trapped inside, and help them find peace once they are free."

Jacob snorts and I sigh.

"No, for real, God, if you're listening, keep us safe. Our families need us, and the people prisoned underneath us don't deserve another day in Hell," I state solemnly.

"Amen," Rooke shouts, then claps his hands and listens to something in his earpiece.

"It's showtime."