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While the kids explained everything to the adults and returned to the club Logan slowly walked enjoying the cold air, just happy to actually feel it against his face and even happier that his hand was currently holding Aurelia’s for the first time in fifteen years. Oh to feel her fingers laced with his it was something so simple and innocent that he never thought he’d feel again. Aurelia kept looking back to him as if waiting for him to disappear or her to wake up and realize this wasn’t real. But ever time her emerald eyes looked back to him he was still there his hand warm in hers. A thousand thoughts were racing through her mind. She was thinking about having to tell him about that other guy from before Rose was born and about the kiss with Luca. She thought about how they would need to call all his kids and tell him he was back, that he’d have to eventually see Duncan and all the other X-Men. But every time she looked at him, something about the look in his eyes the other thoughts fell out of her head and turned to thoughts of a more passionate nature. They’d gotten a few blocks from the park but still another ten till they would get home when Logan suddenly stopped and pulled her into an alley.

“Loga…”, Aurelia was about to speak but was cut off as Logan firmly pressed his lips to hers, picking her up off the ground to take the height difference out of the equation and pinned her to a brick wall. Any question she had had been answered in that quick motion. Aurelia brought her arms around his neck enjoying the feel of having him pressed so close to her again. It’d been since the night of the attacks since she’d last felt his hands gripping her hips. Logan left one hand holding her hip tightly as another started up under her jacket and under her shirt having longed to feel her skin under his fingers for so many years. Aurelia shivered a little between the cold of his hand and just the pleasure of him touching her again. Aurelia took the initiative and opened her mouth a little her tongue running against his lips pleading for entrance which he gave. She let out a moan that was near a growl as her tongue and his mingled and she once again was able to taste him. Her hands moved from his neck to his shoulders her claws growing a little as she gripped him. How he could still be so warm despite wearing the same jeans and t-shirt he’d had on when he was taken from her was beyond her? But right now with the alley blocking the wind and him pressed against her even she forgot about the cold.

Logan at this point wasn’t interested in formalities, there would be plenty of time to ‘play’ later. No right now was just pure animal and something he’d had to hold back on for all these years. He had waited till they were away from the park, just in case the kids didn’t leave right off, but he’d waited long enough to be intimate with Aurelia and refused to wait till they got to the apartment. Sure after they got to the apartment he’d make up for the lost years in basically every room of the apartment, but for now he’d start here in an alley not able to hold his urges back. His hand wandered further up her shirt and wiggled under her bra to grasp her right breast which he received a growl in reaction to. He carefully moved his other hand from her hip, moving a leg to make sure she was still braced, though she tightened her legs around him to ensure that as well. Years may have passed but when it came to this it was as if not even a day had passed. He started undoing her pants which as she realized this she brought her a hand down, clawing his chest a little as she did, and started to unbuckle his belt. Logan brought his other hand down from her breast to help grip her jeans, he set her back down to the ground. He’d considered just using his claws and completely destroying the jeans, but that seemed a tad unnecessary given they still had blocks to go before they were back home. Aurelia finished unfastening his belt and moved on to unbutton and unzipping his jeans. While Logan tugged her pants off and breaking away from their kiss, she quickly stepped out of her boots to make things a little easier, not even for a second concerned with the cold air that suddenly hit her bare legs or the cold texture of the bricks pressing against her backside.

Logan ran his hands along her thighs enjoying the feel of them again before grabbing them tight and lifting her back up. It was probably a good thing they were far enough into the alley and not many people were on the streets because probably the sight of the two could drawn attention. Aurelia’s hand had managed to not just get past the outer layer of his jeans but reached into his boxers to grasp his manhood and started to stroke, though the encouragement wasn’t exactly needed given he felt ready to go. Though her efforts weren’t a waste give that he let out a growl/groan of enjoyment. No words were spoken, there was a few low growls shared between them. Logan brought a hand from her hips to cover hers, using her hand to guide himself into her with a solid thrust. His hand returned gripping her hip again and her hand moved to his shoulder with her other. This was a feeling he missed being in limbo. She let out a small gasp at the thrust, it having been so long since she’d been intimate with him, or anyone since she didn’t want to count the one night stand she barely remembered. She didn’t care that they were in an alley as the first time after his return. She wouldn’t have cared if he’d taken her back at the park as long as it was literally in front of the kids. She gripped his shoulders, her legs wrapping tighter around him. Each thrust pressed her hard against the brick wall, a feeling she enjoyed and as a result her claws came out digging into his flesh, ripping through his shirt.

As they carried on there was moans, groans and deep growls starting to echo against the alley walls. People were starting to leave their parties and go home, but as they approached the alley they’d cross the street hearing the sounds not wanting to know what was happening in the darkness. Logan used every mental practice he knew to stop himself from releasing before her, but when her claws sank fully into his shoulders and scraped down his back he knew it wouldn’t be much longer for her either. He kept his pace but as best he could increased power of each thrust. This change gained him a deep growl/moan from his lover as her legs tightened on him and he could feel them shake and not from the cold. He moved his hands slightly on her waist pressing his knuckles against the bricks knowing his claws typically popped when he climaxed with Aurelia. He returned the growls of pleasure as he buried his face into the crook of her neck biting just hard enough to not draw blood. No the only one to bleed was him and his body was healing as rapidly as she clawed so the blood was minimal, his shirt however was taking a beating. And then at last he heard it, her breathlessly calling his name, “Looogaann.” And with that he no longer tried to stop himself and found his release, the shinkt of his claws leaving his knuckles and then the sound of the brick breaking as the adamantium sliced into the bricks like a knife in soft butter.

He made no effort to pull away from her, wanting to keep the connection a little longer. He could feel her heart racing and her breathing trying to regulate as well as his own. “God I’ve missed you.”, Logan finally spoke breaking the silence. Aurelia smiled her claws starting to retract. “I’ve missed you too.”, she replied. “I had nearly forgotten what it was like…the intensity and passion…to have you just take me.”, she said trying to get her breathing in check and her heart to stop racing. “If this is you making up for lost time, you are definitely on track.”, she added still smiling. Logan’s shoulders flexed as her claws pulled from his flesh and his healing closed the wounds leaving just tears in his black t-shirt and small amounts of dried blood. “I’m far from done making up for my lost time. I just didn’t think I could wait till we got home to have you.”, Logan admitted. Aurelia chuckled a little giving him a kiss. “I look forward to you continuing making up for lost time. I love you Logan.”, she said. Logan smiled a little at her. “I love you too. Which..”, he paused taking one hand from her hip, still not breaking their union, and reached for her right hand where she had moved his engagement ring. He slipped the ring from her finger, Aurelia looking at him curiously. “This is on the wrong finger..”, he stated slipping the adamantium band onto her left ring finger instead. Aurelia smiled and laughed a little. “So the first thing you do back is fuck me in an alley and then while still in me you decide you should move my engagement ring?”, Aurelia asked shaking her head. Logan nodded. “Something like that yeah. I’m back and I am marrying your ass before this year is over damn it.”, Logan stated. Aurelia smiled but nodded. “Alright, we’ll make this office before end of year. Now can I ask a favor?”, Aurelia asked. “Hmm?”, He asked. “Can I get my pants back it’s a little cold outside and my blood isn’t pumping like before to keep me warm.”, Aurelia requested.

Logan thought for a moment about it running his hands along her bare legs. “Fine. I can wait till we get to the apartment to get all your clothes off. “, Logan said finally breaking the connection between them. He sat her back down to the ground. While she quickly put her clothes back on, he fastened his jeans not bothered in the least by the wetness on the outside of his boxers from her. Aurelia finished getting dressed and looked at him a possibly perma-smile on her face now that he was back for good. “What you smiling at?”, Logan questioned heading for the sidewalk again. Aurelia laughed looking at his ripped shirt. “We should get you home, that shirt is trash now. Good thing I didn’t get rid of any of your clothes.”, Aurelia commented running her hand across the claw marks of torn fabric. “And that I don’t plan to get dressed for at least a week.”, Logan said wrapping an arm around her waist to walk with her. “A week? I’m pretty sure we won’t get a week without someone wanting to see you and ask questions, and I have classes.”, Aurelia said being responsible. “Fuck ‘em. People will see me when I’m damn good and ready to be seen. Till then only person seeing me is you. Told you have I have fifteen years to make up for and I figure one solid week of making up will come pretty close.”, Logan said bluntly. Aurelia shook her head laughing but smiling happy to have him back. They ignored the weird looks of others they passed on the street to their apartment, all confused by Logan not wearing a jacket and even more confused when they saw that the back of his shirt was torn up. And it was the smallest thing but the sigh of almost relief Logan had when they walked into the apartment was priceless to her, he was home and nothing else mattered anymore.

The vibe of the group driving to the Haven was weird between excited and exhausted. Landon tried to stay awake for the drive home his eyes glancing into the rearview. It was weird that Lily wasn’t in the front seat like she always was. Tonight though she was in the back arms wrapped tight around Tommy trying to fight off sleep. Landon sighed, happy to see the smile on his cousin’s face and the smile on Atif’s face even if his eyes showed he was concerned about other things as they both held their Maximoff significant other. Landon still wasn’t sure how he felt about it but tonight the twins they had courage and heart. Ashley was in the back with them her head resting against a window going in and out of sleep as they drove. Rose sat in the front between him and Cora Lee, he wanted to talk to her to tell her about the vision and why he couldn’t act on how she made him feel but he couldn’t. He knew Rose too well if he told her something was wrong she wouldn’t let him just face it and deal with it in his way she’d want to be involved. She did crazy reckless things when she thought something was wrong with him, like how her and Cora Lee came to Texas and nearly got shot. He couldn’t let her or any of them put themselves in harm’s way for him. Sure he had told Rachel, he couldn’t place why he trusted her with the information because it wasn’t that he didn’t think she could help him or that she was too weak to do so. He wasn’t stupid he didn’t doubt a Howlett’s fighting heart or skills mutant or not. But telling Rachel was like a weight off his shoulders in a way, someone who wasn’t Atif to talk to about it.

He looked to the front seat Cora Lee was resting her head on the passenger window he could see her eyelids trying to sink and her fighting it. He knew she was tearing herself up about that stupid knife, but what could he tell her to make her feel better that she’d accept. He didn’t blame her for Wanda getting the knife into the fight, Wanda is a sneaky bitch like that. He sighed and then looked to his shoulder where Rose had rested her head and fallen asleep. She looked peaceful, exhausted but peaceful. He wondered how long any of them would last after they get to the Haven. He pulled into the driveway and cut the engine. “Rose…”, he said softly nudging her. She growled in response and he laughed shaking his head. “Roselyn, wake up we’re at the Haven and you’re on my arm.”, he said. Her eyes fluttered open because he rarely called her Roselyn. She looked around realizing she was leaning on him and quickly sat up. “Sorry…”, she said. Cora Lee sleepily got out of the van followed by Rose. Ashley climbed out of the back followed by her twin, Lily and the Maximoff twins. The brothers looked at the house and then each other. “Welcome home guys. We cross the threshold you claim sanctuary. Got it?”, Landon instructed climbing the stairs to the porch and unlocking the door. “Uncle Jacob!? Aunt Solangel!? In coming teenagers! Please stay in your room or be decent!”, Landon called out of habit at this point walking inside. The others followed him and the Maximoff twins were last, cautiously they crossed the threshold, Billy closing the door behind them. “Sanctuary?”, they both said uncertain. Landon nodded. “Welcome to the Haven. Room’s this way come on.”, Landon said heading up the stairs.

Landon lead the way to his old bedroom he’d shared with Nathan and walked in slumping down onto his old full bed. “This is it guys. Now much and I’ll get my stuff out soon, Nathan’s stuff at least has been out since Uncle Demitri and Aunt Jean got their own place.”, Landon said kicking off his shoes. The others filed into the room also slipping out of their shoes. Tommy and Billy nodded. “Alright, not sure how we’ll get out stuff from the Academy but guess that’s a problem for another day.”, Billy said sitting on the empty bed to remove his shoes. Tommy sat down next to his brother and also took his shoes off. “Alright so not sure how sleeping in working tonight but I’m sleeping in my bed. Girls you going to Cora Lee and Lily’s room?”, Landon asked as he crawled under his covers and stretching out along the wall where he normally slept in any bed. Lily and Atif slumped down onto the bed next to their boyfriends. “I say we all just sleep here…like we did when we were little.”, Ashley suggested. Landon shrugged. “Whatever, you all want to do. I’m…going to sleep.”, Landon said yawning. Rose climbed onto Landon’s bed not even really thinking about it and crawled in next to him followed by Cora Lee and then Ashley. Ashley looked to the bed of the couples. “You four can sleep there, no hanky panky.”, she teased resting her head on the pillow closing her green eyes with a sigh of contentment. Atif chuckled and shook his head as he crawled onto the bed to sleep by the wall. Billy crawled in next to Atif wrapping his arms, innocently around him smiling contently to just hold Atif close all night. Tommy climbed into bed next laying with his back to his twin and pulled Lily to lay next to him and kissed her cheek. “Good night Lily.”, Tommy whispered. “Good night.”, Lily answered closing her eyes enjoying being able to cuddle with him with all her friends being okay with it.

Solangel had stayed in her room hearing Landon yell and then a number of feet climbing the stairs then silence. She pulled on a nightgown and crept out of the room figuring Jacob was asleep and she wanted to just check on her ‘kids’. She tip toed down the hall and pushed Landon’s door open and sighed smiling. She looked over the room and in the dim light of the hallway she could see who was where. She sighed as she looked at the eight of them. In Nathan’s old bed she could see Lily and Atif sandwiching the Maximoff twins, her new kids. She leaned enough trying to determine if under the blankets arms and hands were in appropriate places and it seemed so. She then looked to Landon’s bed and chuckled softly. Of course her Lanny was in the bed with two girls not counting his sister. She smiled seeing how everyone in his bed seemed to all be facing him. Ashley sleeping soundly on the outer edge, then her purple haired baby Cora Lee snoring away, then Rose sandwiched between the Bryants and arm draped over Landon and Landon just out none the wiser. Jacob woke up realizing Solangel wasn’t in the bed and quickly slipped on some shorts and heading into the hall and saw her standing at Landon’s doorway and walked up behind her, they hadn’t gotten to the disclosure part of her promise but he peeked into the room resting his chin on her shoulder wrapping his arms around her waist. “All the kiddos asleep? Wait who are the two other boys? I don’t recognize them..”, Jacob asked softly looking at the room. Solangel smiled. “Yup all my ‘babies’ asleep like they did when little ones right down to Rose keeping Landon and Cora Lee close to her. And the two new boys are Tommy and Billy, they are moving in. I’ll explain in the morning. Let’s go back to bed.”, Solangel whispered. Jacob nodded and the two crept back to their bedroom leaving Landon’s door slightly ajar.

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While the kids explained everything to the adults and returned to the club Logan slowly walked enjoying the cold air, just happy to actually feel it against his face and even happier that his hand was currently holding Aurelia’s for the first time in fifteen years. Oh to feel her fingers laced with his it was something so simple and innocent that he never thought he’d feel again. Aurelia kept looking back to him as if waiting for him to disappear or her to wake up and realize this wasn’t real. But ever time her emerald eyes looked back to him he was still there his hand warm in hers. A thousand thoughts were racing through her mind. She was thinking about having to tell him about that other guy from before Rose was born and about the kiss with Luca. She thought about how they would need to call all his kids and tell him he was back, that he’d have to eventually see Duncan and all the other X-Men. But every time she looked at him, something about the look in his eyes the other thoughts fell out of her head and turned to thoughts of a more passionate nature. They’d gotten a few blocks from the park but still another ten till they would get home when Logan suddenly stopped and pulled her into an alley.

“Loga…”, Aurelia was about to speak but was cut off as Logan firmly pressed his lips to hers, picking her up off the ground to take the height difference out of the equation and pinned her to a brick wall. Any question she had had been answered in that quick motion. Aurelia brought her arms around his neck enjoying the feel of having him pressed so close to her again. It’d been since the night of the attacks since she’d last felt his hands gripping her hips. Logan left one hand holding her hip tightly as another started up under her jacket and under her shirt having longed to feel her skin under his fingers for so many years. Aurelia shivered a little between the cold of his hand and just the pleasure of him touching her again. Aurelia took the initiative and opened her mouth a little her tongue running against his lips pleading for entrance which he gave. She let out a moan that was near a growl as her tongue and his mingled and she once again was able to taste him. Her hands moved from his neck to his shoulders her claws growing a little as she gripped him. How he could still be so warm despite wearing the same jeans and t-shirt he’d had on when he was taken from her was beyond her? But right now with the alley blocking the wind and him pressed against her even she forgot about the cold.

Logan at this point wasn’t interested in formalities, there would be plenty of time to ‘play’ later. No right now was just pure animal and something he’d had to hold back on for all these years. He had waited till they were away from the park, just in case the kids didn’t leave right off, but he’d waited long enough to be intimate with Aurelia and refused to wait till they got to the apartment. Sure after they got to the apartment he’d make up for the lost years in basically every room of the apartment, but for now he’d start here in an alley not able to hold his urges back. His hand wandered further up her shirt and wiggled under her bra to grasp her right breast which he received a growl in reaction to. He carefully moved his other hand from her hip, moving a leg to make sure she was still braced, though she tightened her legs around him to ensure that as well. Years may have passed but when it came to this it was as if not even a day had passed. He started undoing her pants which as she realized this she brought her a hand down, clawing his chest a little as she did, and started to unbuckle his belt. Logan brought his other hand down from her breast to help grip her jeans, he set her back down to the ground. He’d considered just using his claws and completely destroying the jeans, but that seemed a tad unnecessary given they still had blocks to go before they were back home. Aurelia finished unfastening his belt and moved on to unbutton and unzipping his jeans. While Logan tugged her pants off and breaking away from their kiss, she quickly stepped out of her boots to make things a little easier, not even for a second concerned with the cold air that suddenly hit her bare legs or the cold texture of the bricks pressing against her backside.

Logan ran his hands along her thighs enjoying the feel of them again before grabbing them tight and lifting her back up. It was probably a good thing they were far enough into the alley and not many people were on the streets because probably the sight of the two could drawn attention. Aurelia’s hand had managed to not just get past the outer layer of his jeans but reached into his boxers to grasp his manhood and started to stroke, though the encouragement wasn’t exactly needed given he felt ready to go. Though her efforts weren’t a waste give that he let out a growl/groan of enjoyment. No words were spoken, there was a few low growls shared between them. Logan brought a hand from her hips to cover hers, using her hand to guide himself into her with a solid thrust. His hand returned gripping her hip again and her hand moved to his shoulder with her other. This was a feeling he missed being in limbo. She let out a small gasp at the thrust, it having been so long since she’d been intimate with him, or anyone since she didn’t want to count the one night stand she barely remembered. She didn’t care that they were in an alley as the first time after his return. She wouldn’t have cared if he’d taken her back at the park as long as it was literally in front of the kids. She gripped his shoulders, her legs wrapping tighter around him. Each thrust pressed her hard against the brick wall, a feeling she enjoyed and as a result her claws came out digging into his flesh, ripping through his shirt.

As they carried on there was moans, groans and deep growls starting to echo against the alley walls. People were starting to leave their parties and go home, but as they approached the alley they’d cross the street hearing the sounds not wanting to know what was happening in the darkness. Logan used every mental practice he knew to stop himself from releasing before her, but when her claws sank fully into his shoulders and scraped down his back he knew it wouldn’t be much longer for her either. He kept his pace but as best he could increased power of each thrust. This change gained him a deep growl/moan from his lover as her legs tightened on him and he could feel them shake and not from the cold. He moved his hands slightly on her waist pressing his knuckles against the bricks knowing his claws typically popped when he climaxed with Aurelia. He returned the growls of pleasure as he buried his face into the crook of her neck biting just hard enough to not draw blood. No the only one to bleed was him and his body was healing as rapidly as she clawed so the blood was minimal, his shirt however was taking a beating. And then at last he heard it, her breathlessly calling his name, “Looogaann.” And with that he no longer tried to stop himself and found his release, the shinkt of his claws leaving his knuckles and then the sound of the brick breaking as the adamantium sliced into the bricks like a knife in soft butter.

He made no effort to pull away from her, wanting to keep the connection a little longer. He could feel her heart racing and her breathing trying to regulate as well as his own. “God I’ve missed you.”, Logan finally spoke breaking the silence. Aurelia smiled her claws starting to retract. “I’ve missed you too.”, she replied. “I had nearly forgotten what it was like…the intensity and passion…to have you just take me.”, she said trying to get her breathing in check and her heart to stop racing. “If this is you making up for lost time, you are definitely on track.”, she added still smiling. Logan’s shoulders flexed as her claws pulled from his flesh and his healing closed the wounds leaving just tears in his black t-shirt and small amounts of dried blood. “I’m far from done making up for my lost time. I just didn’t think I could wait till we got home to have you.”, Logan admitted. Aurelia chuckled a little giving him a kiss. “I look forward to you continuing making up for lost time. I love you Logan.”, she said. Logan smiled a little at her. “I love you too. Which..”, he paused taking one hand from her hip, still not breaking their union, and reached for her right hand where she had moved his engagement ring. He slipped the ring from her finger, Aurelia looking at him curiously. “This is on the wrong finger..”, he stated slipping the adamantium band onto her left ring finger instead. Aurelia smiled and laughed a little. “So the first thing you do back is fuck me in an alley and then while still in me you decide you should move my engagement ring?”, Aurelia asked shaking her head. Logan nodded. “Something like that yeah. I’m back and I am marrying your ass before this year is over damn it.”, Logan stated. Aurelia smiled but nodded. “Alright, we’ll make this office before end of year. Now can I ask a favor?”, Aurelia asked. “Hmm?”, He asked. “Can I get my pants back it’s a little cold outside and my blood isn’t pumping like before to keep me warm.”, Aurelia requested.

Logan thought for a moment about it running his hands along her bare legs. “Fine. I can wait till we get to the apartment to get all your clothes off. “, Logan said finally breaking the connection between them. He sat her back down to the ground. While she quickly put her clothes back on, he fastened his jeans not bothered in the least by the wetness on the outside of his boxers from her. Aurelia finished getting dressed and looked at him a possibly perma-smile on her face now that he was back for good. “What you smiling at?”, Logan questioned heading for the sidewalk again. Aurelia laughed looking at his ripped shirt. “We should get you home, that shirt is trash now. Good thing I didn’t get rid of any of your clothes.”, Aurelia commented running her hand across the claw marks of torn fabric. “And that I don’t plan to get dressed for at least a week.”, Logan said wrapping an arm around her waist to walk with her. “A week? I’m pretty sure we won’t get a week without someone wanting to see you and ask questions, and I have classes.”, Aurelia said being responsible. “Fuck ‘em. People will see me when I’m damn good and ready to be seen. Till then only person seeing me is you. Told you have I have fifteen years to make up for and I figure one solid week of making up will come pretty close.”, Logan said bluntly. Aurelia shook her head laughing but smiling happy to have him back. They ignored the weird looks of others they passed on the street to their apartment, all confused by Logan not wearing a jacket and even more confused when they saw that the back of his shirt was torn up. And it was the smallest thing but the sigh of almost relief Logan had when they walked into the apartment was priceless to her, he was home and nothing else mattered anymore.

The vibe of the group driving to the Haven was weird between excited and exhausted. Landon tried to stay awake for the drive home his eyes glancing into the rearview. It was weird that Lily wasn’t in the front seat like she always was. Tonight though she was in the back arms wrapped tight around Tommy trying to fight off sleep. Landon sighed, happy to see the smile on his cousin’s face and the smile on Atif’s face even if his eyes showed he was concerned about other things as they both held their Maximoff significant other. Landon still wasn’t sure how he felt about it but tonight the twins they had courage and heart. Ashley was in the back with them her head resting against a window going in and out of sleep as they drove. Rose sat in the front between him and Cora Lee, he wanted to talk to her to tell her about the vision and why he couldn’t act on how she made him feel but he couldn’t. He knew Rose too well if he told her something was wrong she wouldn’t let him just face it and deal with it in his way she’d want to be involved. She did crazy reckless things when she thought something was wrong with him, like how her and Cora Lee came to Texas and nearly got shot. He couldn’t let her or any of them put themselves in harm’s way for him. Sure he had told Rachel, he couldn’t place why he trusted her with the information because it wasn’t that he didn’t think she could help him or that she was too weak to do so. He wasn’t stupid he didn’t doubt a Howlett’s fighting heart or skills mutant or not. But telling Rachel was like a weight off his shoulders in a way, someone who wasn’t Atif to talk to about it.

He looked to the front seat Cora Lee was resting her head on the passenger window he could see her eyelids trying to sink and her fighting it. He knew she was tearing herself up about that stupid knife, but what could he tell her to make her feel better that she’d accept. He didn’t blame her for Wanda getting the knife into the fight, Wanda is a sneaky bitch like that. He sighed and then looked to his shoulder where Rose had rested her head and fallen asleep. She looked peaceful, exhausted but peaceful. He wondered how long any of them would last after they get to the Haven. He pulled into the driveway and cut the engine. “Rose…”, he said softly nudging her. She growled in response and he laughed shaking his head. “Roselyn, wake up we’re at the Haven and you’re on my arm.”, he said. Her eyes fluttered open because he rarely called her Roselyn. She looked around realizing she was leaning on him and quickly sat up. “Sorry…”, she said. Cora Lee sleepily got out of the van followed by Rose. Ashley climbed out of the back followed by her twin, Lily and the Maximoff twins. The brothers looked at the house and then each other. “Welcome home guys. We cross the threshold you claim sanctuary. Got it?”, Landon instructed climbing the stairs to the porch and unlocking the door. “Uncle Jacob!? Aunt Solangel!? In coming teenagers! Please stay in your room or be decent!”, Landon called out of habit at this point walking inside. The others followed him and the Maximoff twins were last, cautiously they crossed the threshold, Billy closing the door behind them. “Sanctuary?”, they both said uncertain. Landon nodded. “Welcome to the Haven. Room’s this way come on.”, Landon said heading up the stairs.

Landon lead the way to his old bedroom he’d shared with Nathan and walked in slumping down onto his old full bed. “This is it guys. Now much and I’ll get my stuff out soon, Nathan’s stuff at least has been out since Uncle Demitri and Aunt Jean got their own place.”, Landon said kicking off his shoes. The others filed into the room also slipping out of their shoes. Tommy and Billy nodded. “Alright, not sure how we’ll get out stuff from the Academy but guess that’s a problem for another day.”, Billy said sitting on the empty bed to remove his shoes. Tommy sat down next to his brother and also took his shoes off. “Alright so not sure how sleeping in working tonight but I’m sleeping in my bed. Girls you going to Cora Lee and Lily’s room?”, Landon asked as he crawled under his covers and stretching out along the wall where he normally slept in any bed. Lily and Atif slumped down onto the bed next to their boyfriends. “I say we all just sleep here…like we did when we were little.”, Ashley suggested. Landon shrugged. “Whatever, you all want to do. I’m…going to sleep.”, Landon said yawning. Rose climbed onto Landon’s bed not even really thinking about it and crawled in next to him followed by Cora Lee and then Ashley. Ashley looked to the bed of the couples. “You four can sleep there, no hanky panky.”, she teased resting her head on the pillow closing her green eyes with a sigh of contentment. Atif chuckled and shook his head as he crawled onto the bed to sleep by the wall. Billy crawled in next to Atif wrapping his arms, innocently around him smiling contently to just hold Atif close all night. Tommy climbed into bed next laying with his back to his twin and pulled Lily to lay next to him and kissed her cheek. “Good night Lily.”, Tommy whispered. “Good night.”, Lily answered closing her eyes enjoying being able to cuddle with him with all her friends being okay with it.

Solangel had stayed in her room hearing Landon yell and then a number of feet climbing the stairs then silence. She pulled on a nightgown and crept out of the room figuring Jacob was asleep and she wanted to just check on her ‘kids’. She tip toed down the hall and pushed Landon’s door open and sighed smiling. She looked over the room and in the dim light of the hallway she could see who was where. She sighed as she looked at the eight of them. In Nathan’s old bed she could see Lily and Atif sandwiching the Maximoff twins, her new kids. She leaned enough trying to determine if under the blankets arms and hands were in appropriate places and it seemed so. She then looked to Landon’s bed and chuckled softly. Of course her Lanny was in the bed with two girls not counting his sister. She smiled seeing how everyone in his bed seemed to all be facing him. Ashley sleeping soundly on the outer edge, then her purple haired baby Cora Lee snoring away, then Rose sandwiched between the Bryants and arm draped over Landon and Landon just out none the wiser. Jacob woke up realizing Solangel wasn’t in the bed and quickly slipped on some shorts and heading into the hall and saw her standing at Landon’s doorway and walked up behind her, they hadn’t gotten to the disclosure part of her promise but he peeked into the room resting his chin on her shoulder wrapping his arms around her waist. “All the kiddos asleep? Wait who are the two other boys? I don’t recognize them..”, Jacob asked softly looking at the room. Solangel smiled. “Yup all my ‘babies’ asleep like they did when little ones right down to Rose keeping Landon and Cora Lee close to her. And the two new boys are Tommy and Billy, they are moving in. I’ll explain in the morning. Let’s go back to bed.”, Solangel whispered. Jacob nodded and the two crept back to their bedroom leaving Landon’s door slightly ajar.