Free The Forgotten One by Trinity Blacio Page A

him so she rested on his body. “I’m sorry we will not be able to take care of you tonight, but right now Maxim will need to recover after the change. I should have thought of that before. I’m sure the rest are having such a problem too. It’s hard to explain having these others inside us.” He leaned up and placed a kiss on her lips.
    “I can wait, but I am worried about Maxim.” She glanced to the door frowning. “Why didn’t he just allow his other out. Aren’t they my mates too?” she asked.
    “Yes, but you are not ready to be claimed by them yet. Plus, we must be able to seal our bond before that even happens. It is one of the aspects of sharing a body we have worked out since we are the ones with you every day, while they wander to whatever place they need to go.”
    Willow frowned. “I don’t understand?”
    She rested her head on his chest, but kept an eye on the bathroom door. “We are their home, their family, but while they are not needed here, they travel around helping others, but can be here in seconds if we feel threatened. It’s how they contact others of their kind.” Alton slid his hands down her back and cupped her ass cheeks. “You should have introduced yourself to me Willow and told me who you were?”
     

Chapter Five
     
    Willow wrapped her fingers around her hot cup of coffee, staring out at the city she loved so much. Her men were passed out in bed upstairs and didn’t even budge when she had slipped out of the bed. It had been a long night for Maxim. An hour after going into the bathroom, he had finally come out, totally exhausted. She had curled up next to him, reassuring him she was fine and that he didn’t ruin anything.
    Willow glanced up as Tamara and Ana came into the room with coffee cups in hand. “How is it we are wide awake and our men are sound asleep? Never have I been able to get out of bed without Hedrick knowing about it. Even though it is nice for once in awhile to just have time to gather myself.” Ana sat on the other end of the window seat as Tamara sat in the middle.
    “I have a feeling…” Willow turned and smiled as her mother came out of the kitchen with a cup of coffee, joining them. “Tamara, Ana, may I introduce my mother.” Willow got up, placing her coffee on the ledge and hugged her mom tight. “I was worried about you,” she said.
    “There is no need to be. I’m fine and close. I’ll always be close to you, Willow.” Her mother smiled and looked over to her left to see her grandson, Dylan, there.
    He rubbed his eyes and looked up seeing his Nana. He didn’t say a word, but ran to her and jumped in her arms, hugging her tight. “I missed you.”
    “I missed you too, my little man, but you have family now that is here to get to know. You always wanted to meet your grandfather. Well he’s here now.” The rocker turned around on its own and her mother sat down in it with Dylan in her lap. “Plus, you have two daddies here to help you.” Her mom turned her gaze to Tamara. “I was really sorry to hear about your mother, but know this Tamara, if you need anything all you have to do is call me or Willow and we’ll be there for you.” She nodded to her belly.
    “I know I can’t replace your mom, but know you are family. As you are too, Ana, but that is not why the men are sleeping late.” Her mom put Dylan beside her and picked up her coffee cup again, taking a sip.
    “What’s wrong mom? Why risk coming here?” Willow asked.
    “I wouldn’t leave if it wasn’t important. Until that spider lady is killed, your father and I can’t come together. She’ll go off the deep end and too many will die. But you three need to stand together. I don’t know when, but soon she’ll make her next move and you three are the key to stopping her. Also, you need to call in Denver and your other sisters. When dealing with this bitch, you will need all of you. Blood will destroy her.” Lydia sighed. “I hate to say this, but Denver is the