Unwanted Feelings

Maximus’s POV

I stared down the empty tea mug. I had to dump the awful liquid, again. Monica has been up my ass following me everywhere so I’ve had to become creative about how I get rid of it. This last time I had to dump it in a potted plant as I walked by it.

“Max, what are you hiding?” She asked, slowly approaching.

“Nothing. Just frustrated because you won’t let me out of this damn apartment.” I answered.

She huffed haughtily before walking away.

All of a sudden, I was hit with a huge pain in my head. “Fuck!” I growled out.

“What’s the matter?” I hear Monica yell from the other room.

“Nothing!” I called out to her.

I held my head and walked slowly to the couch, plopped down on it and closed my eyes. I felt something breaking through. A face. The most beautiful face I’ve ever seen. This angel had long red hair, green eyes and a large stomach. Pregnant? Am I a father?” The vision slowly faded away but I can never forget those eyes. I think I’ve found what I’m missing. I need to get out of here as soon as possible.

Someone knocked on the door, I jumped up and tried to open it but had no luck.

“Get away from the door!” Monica yelled out.

“I thought I wasn’t being held against my will?” I countered.

“You don’t need to concern yourself with things outside of this apartment.” She said.

I watched her wave her hands and say a few words before going to open it up. I waited with bated breath to see if I could push my way through and escape.

Joel’ POV

We just got off the video call with Sophie. I can’t believe that we missed the birth of our babies. Damn it Max! Damn it Brent!

I looked over at Brent and saw tears falling from his eyes. He’s one of the last people I ever expected to see cry. Damien was also crying and I don’t know where Colten walked off to. I walked towards the balcony and found him standing out there.

“Hey bro, you alright?” I asked.

“Yea, I guess. I just can’t believe that we weren’t there.” He sighed, “and I know that she’s all of our mates but it kind of bothers me that the babies are probably Brent’s or Damien’s. After all, twins don’t run in my family, I’m not sure about yours though.”

“Nah, they don’t run in mine. But you know what, we just have to make sure that we impregnate her next. We’ll just keep her pregnant until she has had at least one for each of us.” I told him, making him laugh.

“Come on bro let’s go inside and celebrate. We may not be there but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have a party. I’m sure there’s some alcohol we can order from this hotel and tomorrow we can go to that apartment complex and get Max.” I told him.

We walked inside and I went to the phone and called for room service, ordering us some liquor. Thank you Hollywood.

After it arrived I poured us all some vodka and we took shots until Brent was nearly naked, Damien was pensive, Colten was singing, and I was just sitting, missing my mate.

I sent her a text message and told her to call me when she got a chance. I can’t wait to go home and hold my babies for the first time. What did she even name them? Did she go with the names that she was thinking of previously? I’m missing so much already and it’s pissing me off.

“Come on losers, time for bed. We’ve partied hard enough and we still have a flight to catch in the morning.” I told them. We all crashed, Damien and Brent shared a bed, Colten took the couch and I took the other bed. I laid there, thinking about everything that’s happened so far this year. At the beginning of it I would’ve never imagined that I’d get back together with Rose nor that she’d be my mate. It’s been a huge blessing from the gods. I eventually closed my eyes and went to sleep.

Within a few short hours we had to wake up and get ready for our flight. We were all hung over and I was so hung over that I didn’t even care about flying this time around. After a few hours we arrived in Las Vegas and decided to stay in the same hotel as previously since it seemed to be close to where Max was last seen.

“How do we know this crystal will even work?” Brent asked.

“It will work. Just have faith in Abigail. After all she is the one who saw you getting arrested naked. By the way, when we see Rose, you’re telling us the story behind the nakedness.” I tell him.

He just grumbled as we walked down the strip after having checked in at the hotel. As we arrived at the complex, I felt the crystal start to twitch in my pocket. I pulled it out and felt it pull to the left. We walked down the left side and then followed each direction that the crystal guided us until it pulled us directly to a door.

Colten knocked on the door and a small girl answered. Weird.

“Hey girlie, have you seen anyone named Max?” Brent asked.

“Mama said not to talk to strangers.” She said.

“Here’s $20. Now tell me, do you know anyone named Max?” He said.

She shook her head no.

“How about this, have you seen a bracelet that looks like the one in this picture?” I asked her.

She held out her small hand. Ugh. Brent pulled out another $20 and handed it to the little swindler.

“I bought one from the weird lady that lives next door.” She said.

“Point to her door for me.” Damien said. The girl pointed to the door on the right and then she closed the door in our faces. We approached the neighboring door and I gave a sniff. I’m not sure if Max is in there but I can definitely smell witch.

We knocked on the door and waited.

Rose’s POV

I got a text from Joel but by the time I texted back, he didn’t reply. It’s really late so I’m assuming he’s asleep.

“Where’s my babies?” I asked groggily.

“Here you go, baby,” Garrett passed me Maddie.

“I have the other!” I hear Sophie say from my other side and she passed me Jarren. I looked at my two perfect babies with their rosy cheeks and tiny fingers. They had brown hair and beautiful blue eyes like their daddies.

“They’re perfect,” I whispered.

“Yes they are,” Garrett said, looking into my eyes.

“Ahem.” I hear Sophie interrupt, “Garrett, maybe you want to head back to the house? I’ve got Rose taken care of.”

“No way. I’m not going anywhere without Rose.” He said firmly. I sighed and rubbed my brows.

“Please get along,” I tell the two. She glares at him while he just gives her a pointed look. I ignore both and focus on the two babies in my arms.

I smiled down at them and gave their little faces kisses.

After a bit of time Sophie wandered off which just left Garrett and me.

“I love you, Rose.” He said.

“Garrett, I already told you that this can’t happen between us.” I tell him.

“I know, but I’m not going to give up.” He tells me. I turn my head away from him and close my eyes.

“You don’t have to say anything now, I understand that things are…complicated with you having multiple mates, but I’ll always be here for you. I only regret not being there for you when you moved. I was so hurt that I didn’t think about how we could make it work, which I now believe we could have, even if it was long distance for awhile.” I listened to his words and tried not to let them carry weight. He seems so sincere and that’s what makes telling him no so hard. He’s just so damn persistent! After a few minutes I heard him walk away. I turned my head and looked at his retreating figure.

“He’s crazy about you, you know?” I hear my mom say. She walked right up to the side of the bed and sat down by my feet.

“I know, but I’m already fated to be with others.” I tell her.

“Ever since you were little, I’ve only ever wanted you to be happy. Just make sure you’re happy, Rose, and don’t make any decisions based on what others feel or what you think the universe is deciding for you. You still have control over your own destiny. I know there’s great things in your future and now you have two babies to think about. Make sure the decision are not only what’s best for you but also what’s best for them.” She said while playing with the ends of my hair.

I felt tears in my eyes, “I love you so much, mama. I just don’t know what to do. I thought I was over him but now I’m feeling things I shouldn’t be feeling. What does that mean? Does it mean I don’t love my mates enough? I felt complete before he came back in my life but now I just feel unsure. Do you think that time apart would make those feelings go away? What if time doesn’t make them go away? I’m filled with so many questions that I have no answers for.” I vent to her.

“Only you can find the answers to your questions. Baby, you won’t figure it all out in one night. Get some sleep and think over it more later. This stress isn’t good for your health. Your dad and I will take turns with Garrett and Sophie watching the babies. Sleep little one.” She tells me. I nod and close my eyes, willing sleep to come quickly.