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I wrap my arms around Jude, and Silas wraps his arms around me. I feel Damon wrap his arms around Silas. This. I could stay like this forever. Closing my eyes, I smile as we all fall asleep together.

“It made me realize that I want you, Lennon.All of you. I’m so fucking in love with you.I want to get married and have babies with you–” I open my mouth to respond to his declaration, my eyes watering again, but he continues. “I know. You can’t marry three different men.You know what I mean. Some sort of civil ceremony.No laws, just a celebration of our commitment to each other.You, me, Silas, & Damon.”

“The whole time I was in the chapel, I was going in & out of consciousness. I just kept thinking… what if I never see Lennon again?”“Jude–” He stops me with a quick, but no less treasuring kiss.“Don’t get me wrong. It made me sad about Silas and Damon too. They’re like brothers to me–they’re my partners in life. You all are.But something about you…” he trails off, kissing the top of my head.

“Don’t cry for me, princess. I promise I’ll be able to use this hand on you soon.” I burst out laughing. “There’s the Jude I know and love.” The air in the room intensifies then, and I look between Silas and Damon. “I love him–and I love you both.” I release a long, slow breath. “There. I said it.” Damon is the first one to move, and he pulls me into a tight hug. “We love you, Lennon.”

“Samuel,” Jude grits out. Damon growls, and Silas doesn’t let go of my hand. “Hello, Samuel,” Silas says slowly. His voice is cool and collected. I glance down at Liam, who is gripping his arm and looking up at Samuel with what I assume is real terror. Samuel fucking Kent. He never disappeared–he’s been here ever since.

Silas goes down first, followed by Liam, and then Damon, who looks back at me every few seconds. I try not to roll my eyes. Once we get down into the chapel, my stomach sinks and roils. The first thing I see is all the blood on the floor. I cup my mouth with my hand, holding back a sob. Jude is here. And he’s nailed to the cross.

“Who the hell is doing this if it’s not Liam?” I whisper, my rapid breathing not calming down. Damon shrugs. He places a warm hand on my knee. “We should hold back, let Silas and Liam check out the situation inside–” I chuckle, my voice a lot crueler than I intend it to be. “Absolutely not.” “Lennon,” Damon warns, gripping my flesh. “We don’t know who’s in there.”

“What is this?” he asks, handing the phone back. “Is this a joke?” Lennon takes a step back. “You tell me. You posted it.” “No, darling. I’ve never seen that post, or that account.” Lennon scowls up at Liam, not believing him, and I take a step forward. “Stop fucking with us,” I retort, baring my teeth at Liam. He shakes his head.

I decided not to let him in on our plan with Jude going undercover. With a new baby to care for, it didn’t feel right to drag him into this. Though I know if he finds out, he’s going to skin me alive. He may be my younger brother, but he’s just as big as me, and probably stronger, considering he runs like twelve miles a day.

She makes a noise but continues walking forward. Damon sidles up to my side, chuckling, as Lennon strides ahead of us. “I told you she was going to be pissed,” he says, amusement in his voice. I smile. “Yeah, well, why the hell she would want to do this alone is beyond me.” “Imagine if we didn’t find her on time… she would’ve given Liam a run for his money.”