Darian just watched him with a fond smile, waiting till he was done, then he added. "I think Ethan is the reason why we were able to find Leo." He pointed out.
Jaxon frowned, going ahead to open up the back door so that Darian could gently place Leon in. "Why do you say that?" He asked, going in first so that Leon could rest on him.
"He was the one that put Leo's piercings back in." He stated matter of factly, going around to get in the driver's seat after closing the door.
Jaxon glanced down at Leon's face which was cushioned on his legs, just noticing his piercings for the first time. "I'll make sure to tell him when I meet him again, it must sting to know that he ruined his own plans." He decided evilly.
Darian was taken aback by this, the vindictive side of Jaxie was scary, no wonder his sister hadn't been his biggest fan.
Jaxon was happy that Ethan had made such a petty mistake because it was the only reason Leo was in his arms now.
"Hungry babe?" Darian asked as he made his way out of the woods surrounding the cottage.
The journey back to Cone was a couple hours at least and it was well past mid-morning, they would be getting back around noon.
Jaxon thought it over, he didn't really have an appetite and he wanted something that wouldn't be messy to eat.
"You could get apples for the trip? We can always eat when we get back." He suggested reasonably.
Darian stopped at the store to get the apples, getting some bottles of water.
The trip back started in earnest, after driving for about half an hour they passed by Theo and the Sheriff in a couple cars.
Leon was out of it for the entire drive back to Cone, Darian couldn't figure out what kind of drug had been used, maybe he should have asked Ian to come with Shana to check him over.
He didn't seem in any danger and as with all drugs should wear off with time.
Jaxon had munched through the apples, forcing Darian to have enough as well.
They were mostly quiet for the trip back but the tension and apprehension in the air was cleared out.
They got back to the Pack House a couple minutes before noon just as Darian had predicted, he parked the car and went around to help both his boyfriends out.
He picked Leon up and with Jaxon sticking close, they made their way back to their apartment.
It was so relieving to be back in a familiar space connected to the three of them, Alpha Noah had wisely stayed away even though he must have been informed that they were back.
Ian and the others wouldn't be here for an hour or two more, enough time to clean up Leon and get him comfortable.
Jaxon locked the door behind them while Darian headed straight for the bedroom to place Leon on the bed, after which he went to the wardrobe to get out clothes that weren't Ethan's.
He picked out his shirt and one of Jaxon's shorts, it was really hot out, he didn't want Leo to overheat.
Jaxon settled to clean him up and change him, moving carefully and slowly so that he didn't disturb Leon's high.
Darian didn't see the need to hover around and instead whipped up something quick for them to eat so that they could catch up on some cuddle time before Ian and the others showed up.
But Ian must have been trying to stomp a hole through the car's floor because he called just as they were rounding up brunch to say that they were close to Cone.
Apparently Virgil had been the one driving and somehow that explained a lot.
Head Warrior Theo was also on his way back and they not only had Ethan in custody but had managed to recover the money that had been stolen.
At the rate at which they were moving, they would most likely get to the Pack House at similar times, there was hardly any time to cuddle.
Besides, it would be better if they left Leon alone as much as they could, it couldn't be fun for him to be moved around so much
"Ian, Alpha Virgil and Alpha Dale are here, we should go meet them." Darian said after hanging up yet another call.
Jaxon got up from where he had been sprawled on the ground. "Sure thing, do you think Leon would be fine on his own?" He asked in worry.
Leon sat up slowly and with much difficulty at this, still looking groggy but at least now he was self aware. "Take me with you."
"Leo!" Jaxon exclaimed, hurrying over to him only to stop short as he didn't want to hurt him by launching himself at him.
Darian looked immensely sceptical but he doubted that talking Leon out of it was an option. "Fine but you let me carry you." He stated.
Leon glanced to the side, his head felt like it was filled with cotton wool and everywhere fucking hurt but he needed to see their initial reactions or he would never believe it.
"Sure." He agreed grumpily, reaching a hand to touch Jaxon's hair.
"Alright, come over here." Darian invited, looking far too pleased with the whole situation.
Leon let himself be picked up, not like he could do anything else, he was relieved that there hadn't been more of a protest when he said he wanted to tag along.
Ian and the others had been directed to the Alpha's office so they headed there.
Jaxon gathered up his hair into a lousy ponytail on the way there while Leon rested his head against Darian's chest, he still hadn't recovered fully but Darian wasn't about to deny him this.
There was a heated conversation going on behind the door but as soon as Jaxon pushed open the door, it went quiet.
Everyone turned to the door when they walked in, Ian hurrying over, his eyes out for his twin.
"I'm fine." Leon muttered, flustered to see Ian worrying over him so much.
Also Darian hadn't had to ask apparently because Shana had tagged along and she was quick to check him over.