Free Running in Fear: New Beginnings Jubilee by Trinity Blacio Page B

looked as if she and Cecil would have to figure out a way to get over their fear of snakes, since it was now evident they this species would be sharing this planet.
    Slowly getting up, Suzanne pushed Leda behind them as Remi, Dominic, Dane and Blair came into the room with the other men behind them.
    “Well I guess that answers one question.” Remi glanced at her before he opened the door. “Are you going to be able to handle this?”
    “We have no choice now, do we? Let our new neighbors in, and let’s see what’s going on, but Clayton should be here.”
    “We’re here.” Clayton said, standing behind her with Cecil in his arms, her eyes big, as she held onto him.
    The three men moved into the room. The shorter one, stepped forward. “My name is Alex Breathen. This is my brother Mathew, and our father, Wren. We were told to come here to talk with you. Gaia, or Mother Nature, sent us. She said you would be able to help us.”
    Jaycee took a deep breath. “Remi, why don’t all of us go into the living room. There is more room there. We can bring in some fresh coffee, or if you prefer, we have tea too.”
    The older gentleman smiled. “Coffee please, I’m afraid we are not big tea drinkers.” He glanced around, and nodded to Alex.
    “Our wives are here too, but we wanted to, well, make sure it was safe.” Alex nodded to outside where three women appeared at the door, shivering.
    “Damn, Remi open that door before they freeze out there. Don’t you have any coats or anything?” Jaycee asked, helping the women into the room.
    “No, one minute we were in the Florida everglades, and the next we were standing outside your house. Gaia had told us we would be coming, but we didn’t know when. Only a select few have been chosen to come,” The young blond said, glaring at the man known as Alex.
    Jaycee sighed and laughed. “I have a feeling we have much in common when it comes to our men trying to protect us.”
    The woman glanced at Remi, who now hovered behind her. “Yep, if that one is your mate, we sure do. It gets old fast, doesn’t it? My name is Anna, this is my sister-in –aw, Debra, and my mother-in-law, Therese.” Anna held out her hand which was shaking from cold and Cecil stepped forward, pushing a cup of warm coffee in her hand.
    “Drink first, you’re freezing. Then we can shake hands. Well, what are you waiting for Clayton, Remi? Take our guests into the living room. I’m sure there is a nice fire going in there to help heat these people up.” Cecil waved her hands.
    Remi grinned and kissed Jaycee’s nose before leaving. “Clayton, I didn’t know your mate was so bossy?” Her mate teased Cecil.
    Clayton glanced at Cecil. “She usually isn’t, but we’ll see how sassy she is when we get home.”
    Cecil laughed. “I can wait, now go on. We have lots to do!”
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    Remi leaned against the wall and listened to Alex explain what had happened with his people, which were now divided just as his were.
    “Remi, believe me, we had no idea they were conducting those experiments! Hell, my father was in World War II. He knows what those kinds of experiments can do.” Alex sipped his coffee.
    “How many do you think are fighting for the other side? Do you have others of your kind wishing to come here? I just don’t understand?” He pulled Jaycee in front of him and slipped his hands under her shirt touching her skin, needing the connection to her.
    “The last we heard, over ten thousand were helping the other side, I’m afraid. They have
    split everyone up with this issue. Some are in England, France and Germany, while half of them in the US and Canada. Our numbers have always been low and this will almost destroy us. We have a total of a thousand of us that want a new chance at life, away from the fighting.” Alex stood and started to pace. “We usually never stay close to each other, except for once or twice a year, but lately those that joined the other side have been even taking