Chapter 27
Jessica
“I can’t sit here anymore!” Jessica said in frustration.
She stood up, and walked around the couch calmly. Once she was out of view from Madison, she stormed up to Alexander. He was talking to Sebastian, and the other men but stopped when she spoke.
“I’m going to find my son. I’ll start driving and you call me when your computer beeps.” She informs him. No matter where Michael is, she isn’t getting any closer by sitting here.
“Now wait a minute.” Alexander placed his hands on her arms. “You can’t just run off without knowing where you’re going.”
“Fine, come with me.” She suggested. “Have one of them give us a call.”
“Now that’s a good idea.” Sebastian interrupted her.
Jessica is surprised he agreed with her. She had thought about asking Makenna to watch Madison. She decided against it because she wants to know immediately what’s going on with both her children. The only way to do that right now is with Madison near her.
“No, that’s not a good idea. It’s a crazy idea.” Alexander looked at Sebastian in disbelief. “How can you possibly suggest she go chasing wolves?”
“I’m not suggesting that she chase wolves.” Sebastian gave him a look like he should know better. “I agree with her that you need a head start. She needs to go because I know she will not let Madison go without her.”
“You’re damn right.” Jessica agreed strongly. “Wait, why would you want Madison to go?”
“Because I think she can help locate Michael better than a computer even. It’s the twin bond they have. They can sense each other. She has already proven they have a mind link. It’s only a matter of time before more develop. Quite similar to Logan and Chloe. Regardless, with children you never know what will happen. Whatever gifts they are given will only come in time. They may be adults before they’re fully developed.” Sebastian explained.
“I go!” Madison screamed her agreement while watching her movie.
“Absolutely not!” Alexander voiced his opinion.
“Face it, we’re going.” Jessica glanced around the room until she spotted her bag for the twins. “I’m going to pack a to-go bag then we can head out.”
“You’re not going!” Alexander stood his ground. “I need you here safe with Madison. I will bring our boy home.”
“That’s noble, and all.” She placed her hand on his arm. “I don’t need a hero. We are going. We will keep Madison safe, and we will bring our boy home. Now get off your high horse.”
He looked shocked. His eyes were wide and his mouth ajar. This gave her a little satisfaction that he was actually speechless.
“You talk to him.” She looked at Sebastian. “I’m going to get ready. I will let y’all deal with the details.”
With that she left the conversation. All eyes were on her. She didn’t know if she was brave for being so brazen, or a little foolish. She is going to stick with brave. Grabbing her bag from behind the couch, she went to grab a few things. Michael will need clothes since he shredded his when he shifted, and Madison may need extra. She made a mental list of things she would need for a small road trip. Who knows where they will end up?
Once she had everything she needed from the bedrooms, she called Madison to come change her clothes. She needed some warmer clothes on if they are planning on being out all night.
“We go, mommy?” Madison asked when she came in the room. Jessica nodded. “Yay! We coming to get you.” She yelled so loud it hurt Jessica’s ears.
“Why did you scream?”
“So, Michael hear me, silly.” She became quiet, and stared off across the room. “He sad.”
“What is it baby?” Jessica poked for information.
“He hide from me.” Madison placed her hands palm up in the air. “I no see.”
“Maybe he’s sleeping.” Jessica suggested to calm Madison.
“No,” Madison finally said while pulling up her pants.
Jessica decided to drop it when she heard excitement coming from the other room. She quickly slipped on Madison’s shirt for her, and stood up. Grabbing the bag, they left the room to see what the excitement is about.
“What’s happening?” She asked placing the bag on the couch.
“The phone was in use.” Alexander said with less excitement than she had heard a minute ago.
“Was?”
“Yeah, it wasn’t long enough for any kind of trace.” Hearing his words made her heart ache. “But, we do have a plan.”
“Okay, well let’s hear it so we can get on the road.” She insisted.
“The company that lease the cabins on the other mountain are spread out over North Carolina. You will be taking Liam and Logan with you.” Sebastian told her what they had come up with.
“We all won’t fit.” Especially when Michael is back. “We’ll have to take two vehicles.” Jessica told them.
“No take Abby’s SUV it has a third row. That should be plenty of room.” Sebastian replied.
“Alright, I’m ready.” Jessica said clapping her hands together.
“Here take this.” Bri came into the dining room digging into her camera bag. Pulling out a little black Wi-Fi hotspot. “This way you can take the laptop with you, and still be connected. I can’t guarantee service through some of the bigger mountains. Once you’re out of the mountain range it works great. You should be good before you go into North Carolina.”
“Wait, what if the call is only made when we don’t have service. Will we still know?” Jessica is concerned.
“Caleb went back to our place to get Abby’s SUV, and my laptop. When he gets back we’ll have Chloe call William and set us up here.” Bri assured her.
“Okay, so we’re just waiting on Caleb, then?” Jessica would rather leave now, but she knows the importance of a larger vehicle.
“The wait’s over.” Alexander said pointing at the driveway.
Jessica didn’t realize Caleb has been gone that long. She won’t be complaining about it either. Grabbing the laptop from the table Alexander walked to the front door.
“I still don’t like this.” He stated as Madison, and Jessica followed him out.
“You’re safe.” Madison said reaching out her hand to hold his.
He held her hand as they walked to the SUV. Placing the laptop in the driver seat, Alexander then opened the back door for Madison to climb in. Jessica pulled the car seat out of her car and moved it to the other vehicle for Madison. Once she was all settled, Jessica ran back inside to get a drink for Madison. She grabbed a few extra, and shoved them in the bag as well.
Everyone was ready to go by the time she came back outside. Finally, things are starting to look a little better. Makenna called to her before she made it to the front passenger seat.
“Here you may need more.” Makenna handed her the bag of cookies that were in the kitchen.
“I hope not.” Jessica took the cookies, and got into the SUV. Buckling up she looked over at Alexander, and nodded that she was ready.
Alexander didn’t waste any time getting on the road. He seemed to know exactly where he is going; which is something she wouldn’t have been able to do without a map. Madison seemed happy in the backseat. She kept looking at Liam who was sitting next to her making faces. Logan was stretched out in the third-row seat. Jessica settled in for a long drive. Alexander handed her his laptop, and the hot spot.
“You can set it up on the dash if you don’t want to hold it.” He offered.
“No, it’s fine. It will keep my mind from wandering.” She replied.