I took a hard gulp, "that the disowned Omega is bringing his kids and mate for a visit."
Before anyone could respond, I raced up to the bedroom and ignored Jayden as he followed me up. When I went to the closet, I froze as Jayden touched my shoulder. I shoved his hand away as I looked to him in horror.
"Don't touch me."
His eyes widened, "what's wrong?"
I glared at him before looking away and pulling out a dress shirt. "After what you did earlier, you're lucky I didn't take the kids and run."
"What are you talking about?!"
I stared him down as my eyes flooded. When he met my gaze, the anger on his face dissapeared, "I was attacked by a deranged Alpha for doing nothing wrong!" I yelled, "I told you I was scared and you just attacked me more!" I wiped away tears as they fell and my body began to tremble, "you acted like all the others, like....like the old you! You said you changed, but the minute there is a problem, you lost it and nearly rape me!" I pulled off my shirt and pointed to my chest, "I can't handle being treated like a posession anymore!"
"Will, I..."
I shook my head, "we can talk about how you fucked up later. Right now, we have bigger things to worry about." I slipped on and buttoned my shirt before pulling out a pair of slacks, "put on your best suit." I pulled off my pants and replaced them, "when you are around the others, do not speak unless absolutely necessary. Some of it will be in our native tongue, so I will do my best to keep you informed on what's going on." I took a large breath and let it out, "Luther and Liz will likely be there. You have to hold yourself back from arguing with them and anyone else."
I turned and saw Jayden buckling his belt while wearing a white dress shirt and black slacks. He slipped on a grey sports jacket before going to the bathroom. I followed him and checked my clothing in the mirror. The black slacks, black dress shirt, and maroon vest went well with the red and black striped tie I put on. I took hair gel and quickly set my hair to look the most masculine it could.
I flinched when Jayden took my hand in his gently. "You have all right to be pissed and I won't bring it up for now. But I want you to know that I am behind you and there to support you."
I straightened his tie before taking my necklace off. I pulled the ring off the chain and put it on my 3rd finger on my left hand. "If they ask, this is an engagement ring. It will lesson problems."
I went into the bathroom and put on my dress shoes before heading downstairs. I was relieved to see the twins in their best clothes while Chase held Addie. I took Addie from him with a smile, "thanks for your help."
"Maybe I should go..."
I shook my head, "no, it would make things worse for you two. Just stay here."
Jayden showed up beside me with the car keys and smiled to everyone, "are you two excited to meet your grandparents?"
The twins looked from Jayden to me, "I thought they didn't like Momma."
I smiled sadly to Archer, "either way, they would like to meet you. Do you think you can be brave and go see them?"
They both nodded with confidence, "Uncle, I'll go with you. I can calm them down a bit."
I took a bag from Cora of Addie's stuff and went out the door. We all went to the car and buckled in. As Jayden began to get into the driver's seat, I stopped him.
"I should drive." I insisted and got in. I began driving towards my old home and couldn't help feeling nervous. "Where are they meeting, kid?"
"Your childhood home."
I sighed, "my older brother, Maverick, is he still living there?"
"Yeah, him and Juliet."
I chuckled, "I wonder if he will try to pay me back for what I did six years ago." I smirked to Emit through the rearview mirror, "I decked him and may have broken his teeth."
"I remember that! He said he got jumped!"
I laughed, "well I did jump out of a car to get him." I laughed louder, "to think I did something that crazy when I knew about...them...I'm glad nothing happened."
I was quiet for the rest of the drive as the twins talked about their first day of school. I played back every moment of my childhood as I tried to prepare for this meeting. As we reached the neighborhood, my body began to shake. My body acted on it's own and I stopped in front of Hunter's family home.
"Uncle?"
I stared at the door and willed it to open. When a man came out the door, my heart stopped. An unfamiliar face looked to me with curiosity before I began driving again. "Whose house was that?"
I gulped as I looked to Jayden through the corner of my eye, "his."
"Oh my god," Emit whispered as I looked in horror to the platoon of cars lining the road, "they called everyone. And on short notice."
I smirked as I fought back crying, "the banished child is back so everyone wants to see the show." I chuckled, "I'll give them quite a show." I looked to Jayden, "you will see a side of me I haven't shown in a while. It's what I have to do around....Alphas."
I parked the car the closest I could to my childhood home, about 3 houses down. Emit slid past Ashley, "I will go try to get everyone settled down."
"Thanks, Emit."
As he hopped out, I turned to the twins, "not everyone is going to be happy to see me, kiddos. I want you to stay with your dad, okay? I will talk to everyone first before you meet them."
"Okay, Momma," Archer cheered and my heart skipped. I hopped out of the car and quickly got Archer and Addie out. We met Jayden and Ashley at the curb beside the car and Archer quickly took Jayden's free hand.
"Stay behind me," I whispered before leaning into Jayden and kissing him gently.
I held Addie to my chest and began walking towards them. I put a confident smile on my face and walked past all of those that stood between me and the home. I paused as a young woman near the door gasped and covered her mouth with her hand.
"Will."
I smiled sadly, "you've grown into a beautiful woman, Juliet."
"A baby," she whispered, "is it yours?"
I nodded, "she is. She was born last week."
Her eyes widened as she looked behind me and her entire face reddened, "that's your..."
I nodded, "yes, my mate, Jayden." I replied and she looked to me in shock, "and our twins." She looked at me with pure horror as I felt hurt, "if you will excuse us." I whispered before moving into the house. I opened the door and Ashley rushed to grab it.
"I can hold it, Momma!" She sang and I saw Juliet's eyes filled with tears and her face dropped.
I smiled to her, "thank you, baby." I went inside and Jayden followed. The twins took his hands and I led the way. As I got through the main entrance, a man moved into my way.
"Well if it isn't the slut."
I smirked, "good to see you, brother. Looking to get knocked out again, Malcolm?"
His face reddened, "that was a cheap shot!"
I laughed, "whatever you have to tell yourself brother." I moved close to his face, "get out of my way, Alpha scum."
He smirked before taking a step back, "that's funny coming from the bitch of an Alpha." He looked to the kids, "getting knocked up so many times. What a disgrace."
"Malcolm!" A deep voice boomed and both of us trembled. I turned in horror to see our father staring me down and my entire body shook harder. "This is not the place for your squabbling."
"I'm sorry, father," Malcolm whispered as he backed up from me.
I fought my instincts to look down and kept his gaze. "We are ready to meet with you." Father's gaze peered to Jayden before turning away. I quickly went to the twins as they looked to me with horror. I kneeled in front of them. But as I went down, I met the gaze of Juliet who stood nearby.
I gave the twins a big smile, "we're okay," I assured them before kissing them each on the forehead. "We can do anything as long as we're together, right?"
They nodded before hugging either side of me, "I love you Momma," they both whispered before letting me go.
"I love you too." I stood up and was surprised when Jayden grabbed the back of my head. He stepped forward and kissed me agressively, but gently. As he separated our lips, I took a hard breath to try to recompose myself.
He smiled sweetly, "be strong."
I nodded before he took the twin's hand in each of his. I took another deep breath before standing tall and following in the direction father went. I went through the living room and to the double wooden doors of the study. I paused, held my breath, puffed up my chest, and pushed them open. I placed a confident smile on my face as I walked into the crowded room. I stopped a few feet inside the door, enough to where Jayden and the twins could enter. I bowed my head slightly before looking to the eyes of the six elders in a semi circle in the middle of the crowd.
"Labas, ačiū, kad leidote mums į jūsų namus ir susitikote su mumis tokiu trumpu įspėjimu." (Hello, thank you for allowing us into your home and meeting with us at such short notice.)
"William," Emit's grandfather stated, "it has been a while. You seem...well."
I smiled with assurance, "I am, sir. Thank you for your concern."
My father sighed deeply, "let's skip the formalities," he stared me down. "There are some large allegations put upon you, William." He looked to the side of me, "Elizabeth," he stated.
Everyone froze as she suddenly sprinted from the crowd and hugged me while crying. "Will!" She cried, "please, we have to tell them the truth! Then we can be together, like our families planned!"
I fought my instinct to punch her, "Liz," I hissed, "get away from me. Right now."
She backed up as I pulled Addie closer to me, "but Will! I love you! I am pregnant with your child!"
"Explain yourself, Will!" Luther yelled as he came close to me but froze.
"Move one step closer to Will, and I will destroy you and your company," Jayden hissed.
Luther smirked, "you have no right to speak here! You are an outsider!" He let out a small chuckle, "maybe if you kept your Omega pet on a leash, he wouldn't have knock up my wife!"