Behind the Trees.

Chapter 10

Summer P.O.V

"Billy bob." Matt whispered to our son thinking I wouldn't hear. I moved behind him and smacked the back of his head making him wince.

"Kaleb! His name is Kaleb." I hissed bending down to take Kaleb from him.

"I know that!" He said defensively. "I just think Billy bob is good nickname."

I eyed him utterly confused. "What is wrong with you?"

Alec snickered but quickly smoothed his features when Matt glared at him. "All I'm saying is that Billy bob is a timeless name. It would be even cooler if we named him Billy and the other one Bob so when we call for them it will sound even cooler."

I could do nothing but stare at him. He was way to excited about this and the fact he was still pushing this Billy bob mess was shocking. When he'd first mentioned it we'd all instantly shot it down to his disappointment. We finally agreed on Kaleb after he had muttered under his breath about how Billy bob was cooler.

He was such a child I swear.

"If you call him Billy bob one more time she might ban you from sex." Kayden laughed from the bed where he laid, Liliana and Zachary laying on his chest.

Matt laughed but his face slowly dropped when I didn't laugh with him. "You wouldn't really do that would you?" He suddenly panicked his face pale.

I raised an eyebrow. "Call him Billy bob again and we'll see."

He made a face and slouched on the couch. "Such joy kills." he muttered glumly.

I rolled my eyes, such a baby.

Alec was making faces at my unnamed daughter making her smile. We'd all been amazed and awed when she had first done it. She was actually the only who had smiled so far so Alec had made it his mission to make her smile as much as possible.

I felt bad that I hadn't named her yet but I didn't want to do it without Levi. She was his daughter too.

I wanted Levi to see her but taking her down there was just unthinkable. I didn't want any of the scum that were down there to lay their eye on my baby.

Yesterday I managed to guilt trip my father's into letting him come here for a couple hours for visitation. Apparently my puppy dog eyes were amazing. I kept glancing at the door impatiently and let Kaleb grasp onto one of my fingers with his hand.

I knew the guys were just as excited as me, well expect for Kayden. He still hated Levi but he hadn't said anything when I told him Levi would be coming to visit. I still had anger toward Levi but I loved him and wasn't going to take his daughter from him.

When there was a knock on the door my heart lurched. A still pouting Matt went to the door and opened it to reveal two scowling royal guards and a blanked faced Levi his hands bound together. When he saw me a bright smile split across his face making me smile in return.

The guards uncuffed him then turned around giving us there backs. Levi shut the doors on them and quickly embraced Matt. They kissed briefly before they broke apart and Levi headed towards me. Levi quickly wrapped his arms around me mindful of Kaleb in my arms.

"I was so worried about you." He whispered before leaning back to peck my lips. Kayden scoffed but we ignored him.

"I'm fine." I smiled.

He looked down at Kaleb and gently run his thumb along his check. "What's his name?"

"Kaleb." I said softly.

Matt coughed muttering Billy bob under his breath. I glared at him making him give me a innocent look. Levi looked between us with a confused face but Alec shook his head as if saying don't ask.

"You wanted to talk about names for her." He said looking toward Alec. Alec smiled and gently handed her over.

"Hey princess." He said quietly. She instantly smiled at his voice and reached up waving her hands wildly. He chuckled and bent down kissing her nose and letting her grab at his beard.

"Daddies princess." He grinned happily. My heart warmed at the sight.

"Rayna."

I looked to his face startled. "What?"

"Her name I would like it to be Rayna."

I smiled pleased I liked the name. "Rayna."

As if approving she squealed loudly and waved her hands. "Shes gonna be such a beautiful young lady. She's not allowed to date until she's 40."

I laughed looking to Kayden who had said something similar yesterday. Kayden kept his focus on Liliana and Zachary but I knew he was listening to us. I was glad he wasn't picking fights. The time seemed to fly and my stomach dropped when the door opened revealing the guards.

"Forgive us princess but its time for him to go back."

I felt my eyes tear up and I quietly sniffled as Levi handed Rayna to Matt. I hugged him tightly unable to stop myself from crying. I hated this. I hated his decisions that brought us to this point. We would have to leave soon and the thought of leaving him here almost had me spiraling into a depression.

Alec and Matt needed to get back to their pack and Kayden was willing to live anywhere I wanted. I wanted to be with all my mates but I couldn't be selfish and force all them to live here and make Alec and Matt give up their positions as Alphas.

I started to cry harder not wanting to let him go. He'd left me before.

"Kitten I have to go now." Levi said in a gentle tone.

"Don't leave me please." I sobbed.

I felt hands pulling me away and I started to struggle. Levi untangled himself from me and stepped back his face pained. Arms wrapped around me holding tight against his chest and I knew it was Kayden. Levi gave us one last look before allowing the guards to place the cuffs back. When the door shut behind them my knees gave out but Kayden was there to catch me.

The feeling in my chest was something I hated feeling and I knew when I stepped on that plane in a couple days I didn't know if I was going to be able to survive it. Kayden gathered me against him and let me cry. I knew it was hard for him but he soothed my pain away and let me mourn.

Matt and Alec came to us and soon we were in a group hug.

"I love you guys. Please don't leave me."

"Never." They assured me. I fell asleep soon after in the comfort of my mates arms.

Later that night I woke between Kayden and Alec, Matt on the other side of Matt. I'd persuaded them to let the babies sleep in our room needing them close. I quietly slipped out of bed and walked toward their crib. Zachary stared up at me with big blue eyes shocking me. He was quiet as ever and seemed content to just lay there, his siblings sleeping soundly.

Picking him up I cradled him gently before walking over to one of the chairs in the room. "Your gonna be big and strong one day. I want you to protect your sisters they'll need it." I ran my finger down the length of his nose.

"I love you. I love you so much and your daddies do too."

I gently got one of the pacifiers and placed it in his mouth when he started to fuss. Instantly he calmed his hand balled up against his redden cheek.                    

"I'm gonna teach you guys sign language too so we can have secret conversations even though Daddy Levi knows it too but he won't--he won't be living with us for awhile. It's gonna be okay though."

I pressed a kiss to his nose then looked to my sleeping mates.

"We're all going to be okay."                                              

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