I sat on the bench in front of my house, Kayla came outside and sat beside me "I know I'm the last person you'd like to see." I looked up but back down "Did dad send you out here?" She turned to face me "No. But we need to get something across. I'm still your mother and the respect you refuse to give anybody else is going to be given." I looked up at her and laughed "Wow. You came out here for that speech?"
She kept her posture and sat with seriousness "I'm not laughing." I turned to face her and held my posture the same way she did "Let me get this straight to you. You aren't coming up in my house and telling me I need to respect you. Is that clear enough?" She stood up "I don't care if this is your house but you aren't going to stand up against me." I stood up in her face locking eyes and not looking away "But I am. So what will you do about it?"
Nick came out "Lily. Are you ready for.." He stopped talking when he saw us nearly chest to chest challenging like animals do when competing for alpha. He wedged himself in between us trying to get me to fall back but I refused. She had to know she was on my territory and disrespect wouldn't be ignored.
She walked back inside once she had her fun; Nick sighed "Is this going to be a normal thing? That's your mother." I rolled my eyes "As far as I know. I'm adopted." I grabbed his shirt pulling him along with me gently. He followed; I let go of his shirt once I got to staircase "Meet me in the room in 5 minutes." I went upstairs; he followed me "Lil."
Once he shut the door "What is wrong with you?" I turned "Do you want me?" He looked me into my eyes as I stared into his "Always." I reached behind him locking the door; I started biting and kissing his neck while I unbuttoned his shirt. I ripped it off his arms; he reached for the zipper on my dress, dropping it on floor. He wrapped my hair around his hand creating a bun as I dropped his pants.
I was being reckless again because I didn't like how things were going but I didn't care. I knew my dad and mom would absolutely hate that I'm making love to this man and it felt good to rebel. It felt even better they were both in this house hearing it. I call me sick but I don't care. I was as loud as I could get. Nick loved it. This was our house.
The following morning, I ran downstairs to meet my mom making breakfast "Long night?" I grabbed the orange juice "Could ask you the same thing." She turned off the stove "What is this about?" I took a bite of the sausage link "Ew. What is this?" She picked up the packaging "Plant based." I spit it out "That's disgraceful." Nick came down with Julian "I have to get to the office. He's had his bath and everything just needs to eat." He kissed my forehead; glancing at Kayla and leaving the house quickly after.
I took some eggs and mashed them up with a fork, Kayla asked "Is he your first?" I looked at her "First that lived." She took the plate "He can't have those eggs, they have milk in them." She turned on the stove "I add milk to my eggs has never been a issue." My dad came down "Gross. Milk doesn't belong in eggs." I didn't look at him or make conversation with him; he ate a piece of sausage and I almost gagged.
He looked at me "Where's Nickolai?" I rolled my eyes and sighed "It's Nick. And he's working." Kayla placed a fresh plate of eggs in front of me, my dad looked at me "No ketchup?" I shook my head "These aren't for me." He reached for another sausage "This is good. What brand is it?" I look at Kayla with a smirk, she smiled "Plant based." I never seen my dad stop chewing so fast and glare at someone. I gave a piece of egg to Julian "That was my reaction." Kayla leaned on the counter "That was your second one so I assume you like it. You just complimented it Connor."
I cringed as I looked down at Julian "Can we save that for the bedroom?" My dad turned in the stool "Speaking of the bedroom; is it possible that you do your business more quietly?" I looked up laughing "Entertaining right?" Kayla spoke "I don't appreciate my daughter sharing herself to the guy we are supposed to be against." I smiled "Sound familiar?" They just looked at each other; I raised my eyebrows "I'm not in this lifestyle so who I'm with doesn't matter."
My dad cleared his throat "You're his wife and had his child. I think you're pretty well wrapped up in this lifestyle." I shrugged, if only they knew we weren't actually married and not even dating. He was here for lust and sex; that was our relationship. We hated titles but we were one for one. He'd have my back and I'd have his. I'd take a bullet for him like he would me. My parents wouldn't get it hints why I'd never explain it.
I stood up throwing the plate in the dishwasher and going upstairs to Julian's room. I laid him down and stood at the door listening into their conversation downstairs. I didn't care about their opinion about us; I just wanted them to leave so I'd feel secure. I loved my dad but when he was around he'd like to be in control of everything; I hated it.
I waited every waking second for Nick to return so we can come up with a plan to get rid of them. Of course I could do it on my own but I needed someone to back me up so they'd not think I was kicking them out. I stood at the top of the staircase hoping my dad would come up; eventually he did.
He followed me into Julian's room; I crossed my arms and turned to him "We were wondering when you were going to be leaving?" His whole demeanor changed "Wow. Just got here yesterday and you want me to leave?" I exhaled "I don't trust Kayla. I don't know what's going on with you two but I don't want anything to happen to Julian because she's here." He nodded "Is this from you or Nick?" I placed my hands on my hips "From me. Nick doesn't care; he didn't when.. nevermind. I love having you here but I need to protect my son."
He frowned "Let me help you. You aren't on your own in this. I can get this cleared up and you can come home, we can all meet Ju.." I cut him off "My life is here. You can visit when all of this is over. For now we need to be careful." I broke his heart; I hated his sad face. I had hoped it wouldn't be like this forever. He turned and left "We'll be gone in an hour."
I stayed downstairs while they loaded the car with their things. My dad looked at me but didn't say anything, he just left. Kayla stopped "You broke his heart. You don't choose anybody over your family." I smirked "You have plenty room to talk right?" She picked up her bag and walked out; I shut the door. I wanted to cry but we were wanted and I couldn't risk losing everything for relationships with them. Julian wouldn't go with my family; he'd be taken away. My family was well known and no one would approve my dad or mom to be his guardian.
I grabbed Julian and we hung out downstairs; occasionally going outside so he can play. I couldn't believe it had been almost 2 years since I left home. Julian would be a year in a few days and we had plans to celebrate.
As I stood I felt arms wrap around my waist and around my hips; I turned my head into his kiss on my cheek. He guided my head straight as he ran his hand up my chest to my neck, I giggled "Our son doesn't take another nap for a couple more hours." I turned to Oliver; I backed away "What are you doing here?" He came forward "You thought I'd let him take you away that easily? I had you first."
I turned when I heard Julian start crying; someone I'd never seen had him in his arms and he was screaming. Oliver gripped my arm tightly "Don't you dare scream." I turned quickly twisting his arm and throwing a punch. He reacted quickly; swinging his fist but I managed to move back barely missing his fist. I threw my leg up kicking him into the glass door alerting the men inside.
They ran outside handling Oliver; the guy with Julian jumped the vine wall. I ran and flipped over it; Nick pulled in as I chased him. He jumped out of the car once he realized; he caught up fairly fast; I looked at him and he started yelling out his plan. I ignored him; the guy jumped into a van; Nick ran in front of the van with his gun drawn. I jumped into the van; I grabbed the guys gun and held it to his forehead "You should train more." He pulled a knife out and put to Julian's neck "Try me Andrews. Or is it Ivanov now?"
I gulped but kept my gun aiming at his forehead "Doesn't matter. You're surrounded. It won't end well if you kill him." I heard a gun shot come from the front of the van; I felt fear it was Nick but I kept my composure. I shot his hand with the knife then shot him in the head. I grabbed Julian before he fell, he had blood all over him; I held him crying. I had never killed anyone before but I had no choice.
I grabbed a towel and cleaned up Julian who was screaming bloody murder; I jumped out of the van to Nick standing over a dozen men dead on the ground. He rushed to us "Oh my god." He kissed me then Julian "We need to leave now." He paused and looked at me for a mid second "Why are you crying?" I wiped my face from the blood and tears "I killed him." Nick looked in the van at his dad; he looked back "He was going to kill you."
It made nothing better, I would forever have his blood on my hands and a broken promise I made to myself. To never kill a person regardless of the situation. But my son would've been killed had I not done it. Nick was proud of me but I was disgusted. This wasn't me.