Running In Fear: Coming Home (8 page)

That's when she felt it. The tremors started running through her body, her juices squirted out, and the lights started to dim. She was going to pass out. She was flying.

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Remi knew when his mate had passed out. Her body went limp in his arms. Sliding out of her, he laughed, carrying her to the bed. Mark handed him a washcloth, Remi took his time slowly cleaning her and slipped a dress on her body. A little later he noticed her eyes staring up at him.

“You did that on purpose!” Jaycee smiled up at him. His grin gave him away.

“I've always wanted to use my powers to send my mate over the edge. I just never thought it would be so intense. We'll have to all try it tonight.” Remi laughed, noticing her eyes get big. He pulled her up, carrying her to the front room.

Jaycee's stomach growled when she smelled food and noticed Dane had piled a plate for her. Remi sat her down on the couch.

“You need your strength for tonight. We're going to celebrate our babies,” Dane said, smiling down at her and handing her the plate of food.

The elevator buzzed its arrival. When it opened, her father and Kate walked into the room.

“You're late. We waited downstairs for fifteen minutes,” Guy grumbled. Kate just rolled her eyes, sitting down next to Jaycee.

“So what's up? Your father said you guys have some good news?” Kate asked, staring at Jaycee and watching her shove the food in her mouth. Everyone laughed.

“What? These stud muffins here wore me out. I'm starving!” Jaycee mumbled around her food.

“Aren't you forgetting about our good news, baby?” Remi smiled, picking up Jaycee and putting her on his lap. “Last night we had a scare. We thought our baby here was sick. Marsha came over, knowing something was off, and it was.” Remi smiled down at her, kissing her nose, while she stuffed her face. “Anyway, it seems our mate is pregnant again, and is having at least twins. Marsha thinks she might even have triplets! We don't know how this happened, but we couldn't be happier.” Remi rubbed her belly, looking at her father

“Oh my, God! That's great!” Kate yelled jumping off the couch and scaring the shit out of Jaycee. Her food went flying all over her and Remi.

Jaycee looked up into his face where scrambled eggs rested on his head along with a piece of bacon. Jaycee laughed so hard that tears streamed down her face. Jaycee looked over at Kate who was also rolling on the floor laughing.

“I don't know why you're laughing at me. You should see your head. At least I don't have the pancakes and syrup dripping down me.” Remi grinned, looking down at her.

Jaycee reached up, feeling the syrup on her hands and laughed harder. “Okay, now I have to take another shower.” Jaycee looked up into Remi's red eyes as he picked her up, throwing her over his shoulder. “Remi, we can't!” Jaycee laughed as he strolled into the bathroom, shutting the door. She heard everyone laughing at her.

“Oh but, baby, we can!” Remi lowered her down to the floor, turning on the water to the shower.

Jaycee watched Remi strip out of his clothes, as his body rippled with every move he made.

Jaycee slowly moved back, smiling, “Remi, I can't. I'm already sore,” she whispered, as he stalked her, cornering her against the wall.

“I know perfectly well you are all healed baby, and you can.” He nipped at her ear, ripping her dress in half and throwing it on the floor. His hands traveled down to her breasts, squeezing them. “Soon these will be filled with milk for our babies. I can't wait to watch you feed them. I think I'll feed with them also.” His hand traced down to her pussy, pushing his fingers into her. “But I'll be feeding from these juices, Momma!” Remi whispered, dropping to his knees. His tongue licked at her juices that ran down her leg, while his finger kept her pussy wet and waiting.

Smiling up at her, he got up, picked her up and walked into the shower. Remi reached for the shampoo, lathering her head and body, taking his time with each part of her. She heard the bathroom door open up, Dane come into the shower with them.

“Your father and Kate are waiting for us,” he whispered, stepping in behind her and cupping her ass cheeks.

“I have been trying to get out of here, but you guys aren't helping me,” Jaycee squealed the last part as Remi bit down on her breast and Dane slid his cock into her ass.

“Baby, we will always help you like this,” Remi purred around her breast, grabbing her legs and pushing his cock into her pussy. Dane held onto her upper body, squeezing her breasts and shoving more of them into Remi's mouth.

“Umm!” Jaycee laid her head back onto Dane, her hands reaching up and stroking his cheek. “I'm going to get so spoiled if you guys keep this up. What are you going to do when it gets close to my time? You know we're not going to be able to have sex?” Jaycee moaned, just relaxing in their arms, feeling their cocks stretch and pull her body.

“Oh baby, there are many ways to have sex and we'll try everyone out, I promise.” Remi smiled at her, his cock locking into her. Dane's cock hit the exact spot on the other side, attaching itself to it.

“Ugggh … Not again!” Jaycee screamed as her toes curled up. Her body arched and the lights went out.

Remi laughed, coming at the same time Dane did. When he noticed that his mate had passed out again, he slipped out of her, cradling her body. Remi stepped out of the tub while Dane turned the shower off. They both dried her body and dressed her in another dress. He threw away the other one that had been ripped.

“You're going to have buy me lots of dresses if you keep ripping them from my body!” Jaycee mumbled in his arms.

“I knew you were awake. Come, lazy bones, your father and Kate wait for us. We have to go to the cabin before we go shopping.” Remi swatted her ass and pushed her towards the door.

Jaycee looked over her shoulder and stuck her tongue out at him.

“I can give you something to do with that tongue, baby!” Remi growled, trying to grab her, but she ran into the living room, grabbing her coat.

“No you won't. You promised me a full day of shopping at the mall and I, for one, have plans!” Jaycee yelped, running for the door, when Mark caught her.

“Baby, we'll take you shopping, but you know not to go out first.” Mark pushed her behind him, as he opened the door.

Jaycee grabbed his ass when he turned around talking to the guard in the elevator.

“Knock it off, baby!” Mark growled, staring down at her. For a moment, his eyes glared red.

Jaycee backed up into the elevator as everyone else piled in. Dane wrapped his arms around her from behind, as Remi shook his head, smiling down at her.

“So what plans do you have for the mall?” He asked, as his eyebrow shot up.

Jaycee looked at Kate, and they smiled together. “Well, I thought I would register at Macy's for the wedding, and see some old friends while I was there. Of course, I also have major Christmas shopping to do also.” Jaycee felt the growl form in Dane's chest behind her, as he squeezed her tight.

“You will not be talking to any men. Is that understood?” Dane growled. Remi agreed with him.

The elevator door opened and Mark, the guard, and her father and Kate exited the elevator as Remi and Dane cornered her in the elevator not letting her leave. “Dane is right. Stay away from other men!” He growled out, biting her neck.

Jaycee lowered her eyes. “Guys, that guy is back home, remember? He's not at this mall. We're in Montana!” she squealed as Dane pushed her forward out of the elevator, when Remi let go of her.

“Good, that's one less problem I have to worry about.” Dane grumbled.

Jaycee didn't even hear him. Shelly and Bo stood at the front desk waiting for them. Jaycee stood by the elevator, not moving, looking down at her feet.

“Baby, what's wrong?” Dane asked, stepping back and slipping his hand around her waist, pulling her up to the front desk.

“Nothing's wrong.” Jaycee whispered, holding onto Dane. She looked out the door, waiting for the truck to be pulled around when she spotted a limo pulling up and noticed all five members of the National Council step out of the limo with their wives.

“God! Please don't tell me you told them about the babies, Dane?” She moaned, watching them make their way towards them.

“No, he didn't. I did, and they have come all this way to meet and congratulate you, so be kind,” her father snarled, walking over to the group, shaking their hands and welcoming them.

“I thought you said we were going shopping and to the cabin?” Jaycee looked up at Remi, who stood next them.

“I'm sorry baby, I didn't know they would be here,” Remi shrugged, walking to the group and joining her father.

Dane pulled her towards the group. They all turned looked at her, and then her stomach. Mr. Black walked up to her, hugging her.

“I must tell you we are so happy about this news! This is a sign written long ago about a powerful couple having triplets and that their children would lead the next generation of shifters. You must be protected, always. I have ordered extra protection for you and your family. I have already talked to Remi and he will make the arrangements.” Mr. Black stood tall, looking down at her, his wife smiling next to him.

“Remi told us that you might even consider having the babies at the National Council's hospital,” she said. “They have the best care in the world and, boy, do they pamper you. I have had all six of my boys there and loved every minute of it.” His wife beamed, staring at Jaycee.

Jaycee bit her tongue, her body tensed. She knew Dane could tell she was ready to blow.

“Maybe we could talk about this later? We kind of promised our mate we would take her shopping and to see the plans for our summer home,” Dane asked, staring at Remi who walked up to them with her father.

“Nonsense, these people came all this way. I'm sure Jaycee would love to visit with them and talk about having the babies there,” her father said looking at Jaycee.

“I want to thank all of you for coming, but as you heard, I do have plans for the day. I'm sure we could arrange a meeting for a late supper tonight in the restaurant here at the hotel? As far as the babies are concerned, I will be having them at home, just like any normal person. Now, if you will excuse me, I see my other mate waiting with the truck.” Jaycee pushed herself through the people, not stopping until she was in the truck. She saw Mark look back at the party, then at her. “Mark, let's go now. If they want to stay, let them!” Jaycee barked as two guards got into the back seat.

Mark ran around the front of the truck, hopping in the driver's side. Jaycee slammed the passenger side door. “Drive Mark. To the mall. Screw everyone else!” Jaycee growled, looking out at the passing cars.

“What happened back there, baby?” Mark grabbed her hand, holding it.

“It seems my father and Remi are talking about me having my babies at the National Council Hospital. Then they decided I didn't need my day out shopping or to go to the cabin. But little did they know that I'm not giving up my day for some stick in mud people! And to think they could tell me where I would have my children, of all the nerve!” Jaycee was fuming, her powers whipped around the car.

“Baby, you need to calm down. It's not good for the babies.” Mark pleaded with her.

Jaycee turned to look at him. “Pull over, Mark.” Jaycee pointed at the gas station.

Mark pulled over to the gas station, turning to look at her. “What is it, baby?”

“I wanted this day for us, Mark, just like any normal couple would have shopping before we got back to the pack house and everyone started the same shit. I couldn't even have that. But I will have a say where my children will be born. I will not, and I mean it, have my children forced into thinking they are the next Gods or whatever the Council wants. These are my babies and they will grow up with swing sets, places to run. They'll take the bus to school and have lots of friends. I won't have the political bullshit I was raised in, and I won't abandon my children as I was. Is that understood?” Tears rolled down her face as she stared at Mark.

Mark gathered her into his arms, hugging her, and then holding her. Jaycee's body shook with anger and fear. “Its okay, baby. I'm sure they didn't mean any harm by it, Jaycee. Of course our children will have a home. I promise you. Now stop the tears. Dane and Remi are going to meet us at the cabin after they get the Council all settled in.”

Jaycee pulled back, slipping into her seat, and wiping the tears away when the hiccups started. “Shit! Now I have the hiccups!” Jaycee noticed a McDonalds next to the gas station as she looked out the window.

“Mark, I'll be right back. I need a Flurry and double cheeseburger.” Jaycee hopped out of the truck, grabbing her purse and walking to the McDonalds. She could hear Mark cussing up a storm as her guards followed behind her. That's when she heard the tires squealing on the road. Remi and Dane pulled in front of her blocking, her way with the car.

Remi jumped out of the car, growling, “Damn it, Jaycee, Don't you ever listen? You need to be more careful. What if someone came by and shot at you?” He grabbed her.

Jaycee growled, nipping at his hand. “First off, the guards were with me. Second, if you notice, with your powers, there is a shell of protection around me. Third, I'm craving McDonalds! Fourth, I'm not talking to you, so get your fucking hands off me!” Jaycee yelled pulling away from him and stomping into McDonalds, everyone following behind her. Two of the guards in front of her held the door open for her to enter.

Jaycee noticed the place was busy. She waited in line, looking at the menu, when she felt Dane and Remi slide up next to her.

“Baby …” Remi started to talk, but Jaycee stepped up to the register, ignoring him.

“I'd like an M&M Flurry, three double cheeseburgers, two fish sandwiches, and a large fries, and what ever they are having, also. Oh, wait.” She turned towards her guards. “Tony, Ralph. Do you two want anything?”

“No thanks, Jaycee. We'll eat later, but maybe two coffees sound good.” Ralph said, staring at her.

Jaycee smiled and turned to the cashier. “Add two large black coffees to that list also,” Jaycee said after her mates were done ordering. Jaycee walked towards a table and waited, knowing her mates would get the food. That's when she noticed Mary, her friend who she had met the first time she stayed with Marsha.

Getting up, Jaycee made her way to the table where Mary and her kids ate their lunch. “Mary, is that you?” Jaycee asked, looking down at her as she looked up. A big smile formed on her lips as she jumped up, hugging Jaycee.

“My God, look at you. You're gorgeous! And that hair. Love the color!” She laughed, stepping back. “Sit. Meet my kids. It's been a long time.” Mary sat back down and Jaycee joined her as Mary introduced her to her two young boys.

“I can't believe you have twin boys. I was just told yesterday that I'm going to have at least twins, most likely triplets, and I can't wait.” Jaycee smiled, looking at the kids.

“That's great! So who's the lucky man? Do I know him?” Mary smiled, raising her eyebrows and wiggling them

“I'm … well, there are actually three men and they're not from around here. I just stopped here for a visit, then we're heading back to their home.” Jaycee fidgeted, looking at Mary's shocked face.

“Well crap, Bo never mentioned any of this to me! Wait till I see his ass! You have three men? Are you nuts? I have a bitch of a time with one just trying to train him.” Mary laughed.

Jaycee felt her mates standing behind her. “Mary, these are my pain in the butt mates.” Jaycee looked behind her. “Remi is on the left, Mark in the middle, and Dane on the right. Guys, I'd like you to meet a friend of mind, Mary, and her children,” Jaycee said, grabbing a bag out of Remi's hand and her Flurry.

“Wow, you have your hands full! Listen here's my address and phone number.” Mary handed her a card. “Call me when you get settled and we can get together sometime when you come back this way. I'm on the internet also, so my email is on the card. Boy, wait till I tell Frank about this. I know his brother will be disappointed. He always had the hots for you, but thought he would never stand a chance against Jack. Now you've got these three.”

Jaycee laughed, getting up, “Well, tell Frank's brother I'm sorry, but I have three mates, and believe me, that's enough, especially when all three of them are alphas!” Jaycee groaned, and Mary laughed her butt off as they walked out of the McDonalds

“Hey, Jaycee!” Mary yelled out at her out the door.

Jaycee turned, smiling, “Yeah?”

“I forgot to tell you. They have this new shop at the mall just for babies and they have tons of stuff for twins, triplets, and all sorts of things. You might want to check it out before you leave town.” She waved and then went back inside to her kids.

Jaycee laughed, heading towards Mark's truck, but Remi pulled her towards his.

“What? I was riding with Mark?” She asked, looking up at Remi.

“We need to talk.” He pulled her towards his new rental truck, opening the door for her. Getting in, she noticed her two guards getting in with their coffees.

“Move over, Jaycee.” Dane said.

She scooted over, stuffing some fries into her mouth and grumbling.

Remi took off, at first not saying a word, but that changed. “Jaycee, your father is bringing the members that flew out all this way to the cabin to meet us there. They wanted to see where we would be spending our time in the summer.” Remi watched the road, his hands on the steering wheel tightening, his knuckles turning white.

“Why? What concern is it to them where we spend our summer or where we live?” Jaycee growled, waiting, her eyes never moving from Remi.

“Jaycee, you have to understand, the three of us are the most powerful shifters ever known. They think our children will also be powerful and they want them protected. The Council is also considering moving their headquarters into our town. They have already moved the New Year's Eve Party to the Grand Ballroom in town.” Dane explained trying to make her see reason.

“I was talking to your father and the other members and we all agree it would be best if we headed home early and have our wedding sooner, along with our bonding ceremony.” Remi glanced down at her as he pulled onto the road leading to her old cabin site. He stopped the truck on the road, and faced her.

“Open the door, Dane. I need some air. All of a sudden, I feel sick.” Jaycee rubbed her stomach, pretending to feel sick. Dane opened the door as the other car pulled in back of them with the Council members. Jaycee glared at her father as he got out of the car, staring at her.

Jaycee made her way towards a wooded area, pretending to bend down, and then shifted to her wolf, running as fast as she could. She sent her powers out, blocking anyone who tried to follow.

Jaycee, get back here now!
Remi yelled in her mind. She could hear his beast demanding.

You all lied to me! You promised m courting. You promised we would have the day to ourselves. You promised I could plan our wedding. And Mark, you promised me our children would have a normal lif!! I don't want my children to have what I had. Never will my children have that, do you understand? Never!

Jaycee ran like she had never run before. She knew where she would go just to get away. Jaycee blew her tracks away with the wind. She forced herself and ran for three hours, dodging her mates. Finally, the old cabin came into view and Jaycee pushed open the door using her powers. Shifting back. She started a fire, grabbing the blanket that had been stored there with the extra food. Jaycee rocked back and forth in the rocker for what seemed an hour when she heard someone at the door.

“Jaycee, can I come in?” Marsha asked.

So they'd brought out the heavy guns? It wouldn't work. She wasn't going anywhere with any of them. “It's not going to work, Momma. I don't care who they bring, I won't go back. I'm done with the lies and the political bullshit!” Jaycee growled, opening the door for her.

Jaycee watched as Kate, Marsha, and Shelly walked in the door.

“Baby, you can't stay out here. This place isn't safe for you and your children. You have to think of them.” Marsha begged, sitting down in front of her.

“Don't you think I'm thinking of that? I don't want that life. Look at what it did to me? What if I have a girl? Do you want her to go through what I went through? Wondering when her father would come home to play with her since she never had any close friends. Or how about all the backstabbing and the violence that goes on at National? Remi and Dane are already so busy, how are the children and I going to compete with that?” Jaycee threw off the blanket and paced back and forth. She stopped when Shelly stepped in front of her.

“What about them, Jaycee? They are their children too or are you forgetting that?” she snarled.

“No, Shelly that's the biggest problem. Don't you see, my father is even doing it with Sam? Kate won't admit it, but it's the truth. When was the last time my father has done something with Sam and Kate?” Jaycee looked at Kate, who shrugged her shoulders.

“Has he taken him fishing, camping, gone to any school functions with him?” Jaycee asked. Kate shook her head no. Tears rolled down her face. Jaycee sighed, walking over to Kate and hugging her. “I'm sorry Kate. That was mean. I didn't do it to hurt you. I wanted to make a point. The men out there think it's okay for them to just go do their duty, and leave us alone. But I grew up that way and I won't have it, Kate, not for my children. I had hoped that Dad would have changed, but I see that he hasn't.” Jaycee went to the rocker and sat down.

“I won't and can't go through that again, Marsha. I love all of my mates. I would give my life up for them, but I won't hurt the children we bring into this world like my father and mother did me.” Jaycee whispered this, looking into the fire when her father stormed into the cabin, furious.

“I have had enough of this crap! How dare you judge when you know nothing!” He got into Jaycee's face. “I thought you had better manners than this! These people have come all this way to see you and you run. Then you start throwing words around, hurting the one person who has been nice to you and supported you!” he growled, his beast burst out and he shook with anger, grabbing Jaycee by the arms and dragging her out to her mates. He pushed her towards them.

Jaycee went flying into the snow, face forward. Her beast burst through. Her mates tried to help her up, but she growled and they inched back, except Remi. He stood there looking down at her and she saw the disappointment and hurt in his eyes.

Jaycee shifted back into her human form, dressing herself again in jeans and a sweater. Turning around, she faced her father. “You know something, Dad? You're right. I was wrong to run and I apologize to you and the Council for my behavior. I guess when someone has been running, oh let's see, for the better part of fifteen years, it's hard to stop. Well, it stops now.” Jaycee looked back at her mates, frowning.

“We'll leave tonight to go back home. Don't worry, I won't hold any of you accountable for any of this. It's just one day—the most important day for any woman. But, I will not have my children living around the Council. If you want to move to our town, I can't stop you.” Jaycee turned to look at Mr. Black. “But, I will raise all sorts of hell if you interfere with my children. They will have a normal life, school busses, and they will be born in my home, where I choose, not where you choose. My children will not be shipped to different homes also. If my mates aren't around to take them to places or do things with them, then I will find someone who wants to. My children will not be left without a father figure or a mother figure. Now, excuse me, I'm going shopping by myself with my guards.”

Jaycee grabbed the car keys out of Mark's hands, going towards the truck, her bodyguards followed. “I will meet you back at the hotel at six. I was promised this, and I won't be denied it, since I have no clothes anyway.” Jaycee got into the truck and started the engine. Kate jumped in the front with her. Shelly stood there a moment, then jumped in also, followed by Marsha. The men just watched as they took off down the road.