Chapter 130 - 2.51

Soon, I joined the kids and teens in touring the house. We then had dinner before Zara insisted we go to the hospital. It took nearly 30 minutes for us to reach the hospital and 2 hours to get to see a doctor.

By the time we got back to their house, I was exhausted as it was nearly mjdnight my body time. When Zara opened the door, the house suddenly filled with noise and I was tackled backwards onto the ground.

Archer and Ashley clung to me as an exhausted Chase, Emit, Iris, Wren, and Trey. They shook as I wrapped my arms around them and they began crying.

"What in the hell is going on?" Zara insisted as she looked to all of them.

Chase sighed and leaned on Emit, "we've been trying to calm them down for hours, but all they wanted was Will."

I kissed their heads and rubbed their backs, "it's alright now. I'm here."

Ashley's head shot up, "why did you go to the hospital?!"

I sighed and glanced to the boys, "they overheard us talking," Emit admitted.

I smiled sadly to Ashley and Archer as he glanced up to me, "I got a cut and got a few stitches. But now I'm good as new." I slowly stood and took either of their hands. "Now, let's get you to bed."

"Can we sleep with you, Momma?" Archer asked with a sad gaze.

"Sure." I looked to everyone, "goodnight." I led the twins to my room and saw Addie asleep in the crib beside my bed. I changed into a long sleeve shirt and sweatpants before getting in the bed with the twins on either side of me. "I'm going to facetime Cam and Sean, okay?" They nodded and snuggled in closely as I called Cam.

I was happy to see his face come to the screen and felt my body lessen in tension. A broad smile came to his face, "you made it!" He cheered and I nodded with a small smile.

"Hi Uncle Cam!" Archer called quietly as they both leaned in so they could see and be seen.

"Hi, sorry I'm calling so late. It's been hectic. Can you talk now?"

A goofy smile came to him, "perfect timing, actually! Hold on." The camera changed and we were met with the entire group all sitting in his living room. They waved and called out 'hello' as the twins waved. Cam turned the phone back and looked to us again. "You two should be asleep by now!"

Archer snuggled into my arm, "we couldn't sleep without Momma."

"Already going out partying?" Sean chuckled as he leaned into the picture.

I scoffed, "as if."

Ashley shook her head, "no, Momma had to go to the hospital."

The video suddenly shifted and Hunter's face came into view, "hospital?!"

"Shhh!" I insisted, "please keep it down. Addie's sleeping right by us."

He sighed, "did you get hurt?"

I gulped, "uh yeah."

"You're about to lie, Will." He hissed, "I can hear it in your voice."

I gulped, "I'm guessing you haven't talked to Elijah?"

"Not since yesterday."

"I will have to tell you about it at another time, okay?"

"Why? What happened? Did Ja..."

"Hunter," I pleaded, "please. We will talk later, okay? Not now."

Shannon took the phone and I saw her smile sweetly, "hey kids! Are you enjoying your new place?"

Archer nodded, "they have tons of grapes!"

"Its so pretty, Aunt Shannon! You can't even see any other houses from here! They have a giant yard!"

"Grapes?"

I smiled back, "we are staying at a vinyard."

"Wow! Aren't you two lucky! Well be sure to have your Momma send us pictures, okay?"

Asher leaned into the picture, "hey kids!"

"Hi Uncle Asher!"

His smile grew, "be sure to keep a good eye on your Momma for us, okay? And don't give him any trouble!"

Archer yawned, "we will be good!"

I leaned onto his head, "well these two need to get some sleep so I will let all of you go. Goodnight."

They all repeated it back as Cam took the phone back and waved to us. I hung up before getting the kids settled into the bed at my sides.

The twins went to sleep quickly as I laid and stared at the ceiling. The thought of sleep was terrifying as he would be there, along with the others that filled my nightmares.

At some point, I fell asleep but wasn't aware of it until I was woken up when the sensation of being unable to breath hit me. It was like I was being attacked by him again until I passed out. I shot up in the bed and couldn't control myself.

"STOP! HELP! STOP!" I screamed at the top of my lungs and, before I could think, I was off the bed and rushing down the hallway. A strong hand grabbed my wrist and I tried to pull away. "NO!" My body ached and trembled as I collapsed to the ground.

"Will!" Chase yelled and I looked up to him in surprise. Emit stood beside him, still holding my wrist but soon let go of it.

"What?" I asked as I stared at them. I realized I was in Zara's home and that I was completely covered in sweat while crying and shaking. "Shit," I whispered and quickly wiped off my face with my shirt sleeves. "Emit, go check on the twins."

He rushed off and Chase watched me while fighting not to cry. "Nightmare?"

I nodded before quickly pulling off my shirt, without thinking of anything other than how I needed to cool down. I heard multiple gasps and Chase began crying.

"Oh my god," Chase whispered and I realized everyone could see my wounds. "How could he do that to you?"

I met Zara's terrified gaze and rushed to put my shirt back on. Iris' hands covered her mouth as she cried also. "Sorry, I didn't think."

Chase stood and aided me to my feet, "let's get you to the shower."

I nodded but faked a smile as the twins rushed out to me and Emit held Addie. "Momma, what happened?!"

I chuckled, surprising everyone else. "I woke up and REALLY had to pee! Sorry, did I scare you?"

Archer scoffed, "you're silly Momma!"

I went over and patted the back of the twins as they lightly hugged my leg.

"Alright you two sleepy heads!" Trey called, "you better get in here before your breakfast gets cold!" The twins rushed into the kitchen and Emit followed them, but didn't miss the opportunity to quickly kiss Chase as he went past.. Chase led me to the bathroom.