Smiling gently, Lachesis said, “No question, child, just our permission for you to tell him the reason you are going to Denport.”
Bowing her head once again, Oracle murmured, “Thank you.” Then, without warning, she was transported back to her room at the Blackwood Pack house. Sighing, she sat down on the edge of the bed and slowly let out the breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding. Her visits with the Fates weren’t usually so stressful, except for the few times she sought their permission to go outside the bounds of her mission.
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Entering the great room, Jackson’s eyes sought the group waiting for him. Walking over to them, he stopped when he reached a mound of luggage, surveying the number of packed bags. Then, looking at Theo, he asked, “You sure you need all this?”
“Of course,” Theo said, smiling. “I don’t know how long we’ll be there, and if the cub comes, then he’ll need his clothes, diapers, toys, blankets, bottles…”
Holding up his hand, Jackson smiled. “I got the picture.”
“Well, I don’t,” grumbled Smokey. “Why does a baby cub need all this stuff?”
Chuckling, Jackson replied, “Trust me…they do. And probably more. Baby shifters grow fast, and that means you need a complete wardrobe for your son in numerous sizes.”
“I already packed one for each size up to 12 months,” Theo said, grinning. “Our son won’t have to go naked…unless we have to stay longer than a year.”
“Fucking hell!” Smokey muttered under his breath.
“I’m sure you won’t be there that long,” Jackson said. “My goal is to get the warrants voided as quickly as possible so you can come back and have your cub here.”
“What about Theo's parents?” asked Norm. “Are you gonna tell them Theo’s pregnant?”
Shaking his head, Jackson replied, “Nope…that’s up to you guys to tell them. My job is to make sure they’re not a threat to Theo or you, Norm. And once I’m satisfied, you can decide what you want to do about meeting them. Okay?”
“But you will tell me when they’re here?” asked Theo.
“Absolutely,” Jackson replied, “but you have to promise me something.”
“What?” asked Theo.
“That you’ll take care of yourself…and your cub,” Jackson said. “That means keeping your stress levels down and concentrating on remaining calm. The cub is your first…and only priority.”
Nodding, Theo said, “I promise…but in order to do that, it would help to know my parents are safe.”
“I know…and I promise to make sure they are,” Jackson replied. “Have you packed the phones and computers Zane gave you?”
“Yeah,” Norm said. “They’re with all the cables Zane included. “
“Good,” Jackson said. “Make sure you use those phones to call me on my burner phone. I don’t think your Alpha will go as far as to hack your phones, but it’s better if we don’t take any risks.”
“We’ll use them,” Smokey growled.
Jackson nodded and paused a moment as he saw Remy walking toward them. “Perfect timing, Remy…they’re packed and ready to go.”
Stopping next to Jackson, Remy smirked. “Doesn’t anyone around here travel light?”
“Most of that stuff is for our cub,” Norm said.
Chuckling, Remy said, “Just kidding…I know how it is…remember I have three brothers who believe they can’t leave any toy behind.” Then, turning to Jackson, he asked, “Did Tristan tell you where they’re gonna stay?”
“Yeah…the Alpha house. He and Heath are waiting there for you.”
Nodding, Remy looked at Smokey, Theo, and Norm. “Ready to go?”
“Yup,” Norm said, grabbing hold of Theo and Smokey’s hands.
Grasping Theo’s other hand, Remy smiled at Jackson, then in a flash, the four of them disappeared, along with all their baggage.