Sienna Asma

Claws

Dominic

I'm flipping an omelet over when arms encircle me. Based on the fact that I didn't hear them and the arms are clearly a man, it's Cole.

"Good morning, babe," he mumbles in my ear.

"Morning," I turn my head to the side to give him a quick kiss. Cole doesn't do quick though, and he keeps ahold of my lips. "Babe."

"Hmm?" He asks innocently.

"My omelet." I turn back and manage to get the eggs off before it burns.

"Now?" He gives me a playful smile.

I turn off the stove and turn to him. "Now." He pushes me backwards and my arms wrap around his torso. I lick every inch of Cole's mouth and I don't let up until I'm out of breath.

"Sorry, I was hungry." He pecks me one last time before going to his chair.

"Well I'm done cooking." I grab two plates, each with an omelet; bacon; and toast, and set one in front of him. I take the seat across from him and we dig in silently.

"Have you talked to Sienna yet?" He asks with a mouth full of eggs.

"Swallow. And yes, I have. Have you?" I watch Cole's face carefully. He doesn't hide his emotions behind a mask of indifference or anger anymore. When he's sad, you can see it in the lines on his face and the prominent frown. When he's happy, a ghost of a smile is always on his face. Currently, neither of those are shown.

"Yeah. We did more than talking."

"Well we only talked," I swallow my food and give him my full attention. "How do you feel?"

Cole's mouth opens but closes. He tries to find his words. A smile graces his face before he speaks. "I am happy. Believe me, I'm super happy that Sienna is back. But her death reminded me why I'm scared to love. No one lives forever, and I don't know what I'll do if one of you guys die. I'm happy but it's overshadowed by... fear."

I nod my head because I completely understand. I feel like I should be jumping in joy at Sienna being back, but the feeling is muted. I'm not sure if it's fully sunken in that I got my future back with Sienna. "Things can't just pick up from where they started. I still love her and I want to show her just how much. But... I don't know. I'm lost," I let out a long sigh.

"Glad it's not just me," Dean says walking in. He takes a plate and sits next to Cole. "My feelings are all over the place. Talking with her helped but I'm still... I don't even know." He throws up his hands in frustration.

"So let's not think about our feelings. Let's just feel. When we feel sad, we'll be sad and not try to be happy. When we're happy, we'll enjoy it to the best of our ability," Cole shrugs his shoulders. "And when we don't know then we don't know."

"I can do that," Theo responds when he comes.

He grabs two plates and sets one at the head while he sits next to me.

"Where's Princess?" I ask looking at the doorway.

"Taking CJ for a walk," Theo scoops some eggs casually.

I look at Cole who looks hurt. I know that was a routine they had. And I know that it killed him every time he took CJ on a walk alone. So I'm sure Sienna going without him hurts.

"Alone?" Dean asks incredulously.

"She said she wanted to give us time to talk with each other." Theo shrugs.

Of course she did. Some talks must be one on one and others must be group sessions. Emotions run high and the atmosphere is tense with a two people conversation, but in a group, no one knows what the other four are thinking. It's easier to be honest in hopes of someone experiencing what you're feeling and agreeing.

"She still shouldn't have left alone," Dean grumbles.

The doorbell rings signaling that she's back. "Well you don't have to worry about her anymore," I smile before getting up to get the door.

I should've known something was wrong. I should've known that Sienna wouldn't be at the door. She never rings the doorbell and I didn't hear the barks of CJ. I should've realized that opening the door was a terrible idea.

"Hi, babe," the blonde woman smiles. Her green eyes twinkle in the sun as she smiles hugely at me. The signature red lipstick paints her lips that I remember having all over me. The paleness of her cheeks are slightly red and her perfectly arched eyebrows are raised up high.

"Mia?" I whisper in disbelief. The woman who haunted my nightmares and fucked with my beliefs is standing right in front of me. She nods and steps towards me making me back up.

"Yeah, it's me, babe. I'm back." She steps closer again with her arms held out.

Hugging her would make me sick and I almost run away from her.

"Dom? What's going on?" Dean asks coming into the foyer. His eyes zip to Mia as a mixture of emotions flash across his face. Confusion, anger, longing and sadness.

All I can feel is fear. Mia's voice rings through my head about how disgusting I am. It's makes me eyes blurry and I stumble back against the wall.

"Dom!" Dean comes over to hold me up. His hands make my skin crawl and push him away.

"No," I whisper.

"What's happening?" Theo asks walking in with Cole. They both freeze as they take in the undead woman. The woman who was dead for years and now she's back.

"Mia?" Cole questions breathlessly.

"It's me, my loves. I know things are odd and weird, but I promise I'll explain everything. Just for now... I really need a hug. I've missed you all so much." She holds out her arms and we all eye each other.

I know for a fact I'm not going back into her claws. I stopped loving Mia the moment I realized how terrible she treated me. Dean shakes his head at her while Cole and Theo don't move.

"Mia we-" Cole is cut off by Sienna's gasp.