Chasing Champions

No...no, no, no!

"Baby, what's going on? You're acting like we will never see you again."

I just shake my head and whisper,

"I just love you, so so much. Never forget that, that you guys are my everything, and I will always do everything in my power to keep you all safe, ok?"

The concern in his eyes doubled, and he kisses me just like he did all them years ago when we first got together. It made my heart race and my stomach flip as my toes curl while my tears fall even faster. And as much as I wanted to stay in the safety of his arms I had to get him to leave so I could get ready to escape. I pull back and playfully push him away and say,

"Go take Jace home. He has to be completely spent."

He frowns at me and looks me in my eyes like he's trying to read into my soul. But I just smile, and after a few seconds he sighs and kisses me while muttering,

"Please don't do anything stupid, we will figure whatever is bothering you out tomorrow morning after I drop Jace off at school. I love you, my babygirl, my queen."

My breath got caught in my throat before I slammed my lips onto his. I wish I was healed enough to take him one last time, but I couldn't and not with Jace right there. I swallow back my emotions and pull away and lightly push him towards the door with a smile. He looks at me in worry before he turns around and leaves, the moment I couldn't hear their footsteps anymore I lost it. I fall to the ground sobbing the hardest I had ever sobbed before. The pure pain I felt made me want to die, but I knew I couldn't till I did what my mother wanted or they will pay the price. I shakily push myself up and go to get dressed, I pick up my bag and bite my lip as I stare at my daughter. I walk up to her and press a hand to the glass and whisper,

"Whatever happens, know mommy loves you so much, my baby girl. I hope I can come back and see you and your brother grow up. But if I don't, just keep an eye on our boys for me, ok? I love you so much, Gracie Ann, and I'm so sorry."

I take one last look at her before walking out the door and down the hall. I was out of the building and in the back of a taxi before I knew it. I pulled into the meeting spot and paid the driver as I got out. I see my mom standing there and all I wanted to do was run but I pushed myself to walk towards her. She looks up and smirks while muttering,

"Well, you showed up like I thought you would. So did you get to hold your daughter?"

I look to the side and whisper,

"No I didn't, her immune system wasn't strong enough yet. By the end of the week it would be."

And for the splitest second I swear I saw sympathy before it was gone and the normal coldness was in her eyes. Before she laughed and started walking to her car, and I obediently followed. I hesitate for a second before climbing into the passenger seat. And as we take off I couldn't help but play with my wedding ring in nerves. I look over at my mother and softly ask,

"I will give you all the marrow you want for my families safety, so please don't make me go without my ring or necklace. That's all I ask."

She glances over at me before nodding and saying,

"That shouldn't be a problem, other then when x-rays are being done. And you may not trust me but I won't let them disappear."

I frown as I couldn't understand why she was being, well not nice but understanding and maybe even compassionate. I nod my head and let it be, in case she decides to go back to being her normal self. It felt like hours before we got to this old abandoned hospital, and it sent chills down my spine. We both climbed out of the car and walked towards the building, and every nerve in my body was standing on end and telling me to run away. But I shake it off the best I could, suddenly I felt the hair on the back of my neck raise before I was hit in the back of the head. And while I was falling to the ground and the world disappearing I saw my mother looking at me in what I swear was sadness, then I knew no more.

Chase POV:

I toss and I turn in bed to try and take a nap as I haven't been sleeping, but the tear stained face of my wife kept flashing in my mind. Something wasn't right with how she was acting and it was driving me crazy in worry. The way she worded things made it seem she was never going to see us again, but she knows we would never leave her. I finally give up and leave my bedroom and look into my son's and see him looking back at me. I sigh and say,

"Why don't we go to uncle Jett's? You can play with Rhys."

He finally gave me a small smile as he gets up and starts to get ready. I walk downstairs and grab my wallet and keys as I walk to the garage. I get into my truck to start it and see the photo of Sarah and I curled up on the couch laughing. I feel a smile stretch across my face as I remember the night that was taken. It was shortly after we had gotten together, before everything had gotten insanely complicated. I was taken out of my thoughts as Jace climbed into the truck and into his set ready to go. I just shake my head with a grin as he was just like his mom, always ready to go so fast. The drive down the street was silent, and it made me nervous but as we pull into their house Jace jumps out of the car and rushes inside. I couldn't help but laugh lightly as I follow him inside at a much slower pace. I walk into the living room right as the boys run upstairs and I see Layla and Jett sitting on the couch together. I shakily sit down across from them and start messing with my hands as I whisper,

"Something is wrong, Sarah was acting really weird as we left the hospital earlier today. Saying things like to know she will always love us and will do anything to keep us safe and fuck. It's making me panic that's she's gonna do something that's gonna change us all."

I noticed Layla sit up and look at me worried but Jett went stone still as he went blank and stared at the wall. He had gotten pale and it scared me, and made me wonder what he was thinking about. And without me knowing tears had started to fall down my face and Layla had pulled me to her couch and had me laying with my head on her lap as I started to break down. The only thoughts in my head was, what is going to happen and what is she going to do, what is she doing that would make her act like this?

Unfortunately none of us were even close to ready for the truth of what's to come.