Chapter 266
Theo's POV
I agreed to meet this bitch, but I'm still on edge about it. She could try something, no? I know she will; she is desperate now.
"This is a bad idea, brother," James says, standing beside me.
"I know it is, but I want to capture her," I say, watching pack members move around talking.
"Dude, just kill her on sight," he says, watching a pup play.
"Once we get rid of her, Amber, and the rogues, we may get peace," I sigh out. I set up a meeting at lunchtime in neutral territory so we can meet on common ground. July will try to play the sympathy card, but I'm all out of that shit. She and Amber keep fucking with Natalie, and I won't tolerate our girl getting fucked with.
"Who are we getting to sit with her?" James asks, looking at me. I really don't want to leave her, but I can't let this go on any longer. July will keep getting more desperate as her due date approaches, and I can't risk Natalie anymore.
"I was thinking Jack and Mom," I say, turning to look into the office. Dad is busy getting Amber to talk, and Jack went to spend time with Mom so both will be available.
"She likes Jack, so that should be easy to talk her into hanging with them. Plus, she can talk to your mom about birth and what to expect," he sighs. I know he hates leaching off her because I can feel it. We all formed a bond, so we can usually tell if something is off. Natalie is just now getting the hang of it, but at first, she was scared to voice anything.
"She will be okay, James, and she will be safe with them," I say, trying to believe the words myself. Leaving her for just a few hours guts me, and I almost canceled the whole meet-up.
"I just don't like leaving her being this far into her pregnancy," he mutters, running fingers through his hair.
"I don't either, brother, but we need July gone, and I hate to say this, but we will probably have to kill her and the baby in her." James looks at me, eyes wide, before he just nods. I know it is a big thing because she is pregnant, but she hasn't stopped spreading rumors that her baby is mine. Eventually, we head home, and I watch Natalie cook and sing softly while rubbing her belly. Fuck, we are so damn lucky to have her.
"She looks beautiful," James mind-links me.
"For sure," I link back and push off the doorway to go hug her from behind. She jumps and then giggles as I rub her bump. "Hi," she reaches up for a kiss.
"Hi, angel. What are you cooking?" She smiles and lifts the lid, and my stomach roars as the smell hits.
Fuck, that smells delicious.
"Damn, darling, that smells incredible. I can't wait to try some. How are you feeling now?" She looks down and sighs.
"I'm okay," I stare at her.
"Angel," she whimpers.
"Darling, tell us what is wrong," James orders, and she starts to cry.
"My back and feet hurt," she says, embarrassed. "I didn't want to complain a lot because you both are busy, but I'm uncomfortable and couldn't reach the pain pills, so I decided to cook to take my mind off the pain. It isn't working," she wipes her cheeks. I can feel her emotions in the bond; she feels ashamed she is hurting.
"Fuck, baby, never feel ashamed to tell us if you hurt; it is our job to help with that. Here, take this." I hand her a pill once I pull them off the top shelf. She reaches out hands shaking, and I lift her into my arms. Jack takes over the food, and I walk to the living room and sit.
"I'm sorry, Theo," she sniffles, and I hug her to me. I start rubbing her lower back and then her hips. I stroke the bump and purr for her.
"I'm sorry, angel. I should have moved them down for you. Next time, call, text, or send a guard to get me. Never fear telling us you hurt." She nods and lays her head on my chest. I keep rubbing and watch her snuggle into my body.
"I love you two," she whispers as her eyes flutter closed and sleep takes her. James smiles as he watches her clutch my shirt.
That innocent act got me rock hard, but I'm not taking her till she wants us. Natalie whimpers in her sleep, and I rub at her belly again.