I missed both her and Colby.
"Juniper, can you do me a huge favor?" I asked after we finished watching our third movie of the day.
"Is it scary?" Juniper asked as I shook my head. "Nope. Can you go collect your siblings? We need to have a family meeting." I said as she frowned.
"Are we in trouble?" She asked as I breathed a laugh. "No, love. We just need to talk." I said as she nodded and stood up, going upstairs to get the others.
"Are you telling them?" Sam asked as I nodded. "They need to know because things might get messy." I said quietly.
"We don't even have a plan though." He said as I nodded.
"Which is why we need to talk to the kids." I said simply.
I could feel myself settling back into the version of myself that was stronger.
Now that there was a risk surrounding us, I had to be cautious and sure of myself.
Even if it didn't feel like I could handle it.
When Juniper came back for the other kids they all sat down on the couch, looking at me.
"Juniper said there's a family meeting?" Carter asked as I nodded.
"So...you guys know about the scary people that were after Colby and I." I said as Jenna's eyes widened.
"Are they coming back for us?" She asked as my heart ached.
"I don't think they're coming back for you guys. If anything they're coming back for me." I said quietly, picking at my nails.
"No!" Juniper screamed, tears welled in her eyes. "It's okay, love. We just need to have a plan and be ready for anything." I said as she hugged me tightly.
"Would it make you feel better if I called the guys back here?" Sam asked as I sighed.
"I'm thinking we make the leap and go to LA. Keep them in the office." I said and looked at Sam.
"We need to make sure we trust everyone before we go through with that plan." I said as Sam nodded.
It was the safest place for them but only if we trusted everyone who was there.
"I'll have the guys start working on it right away." He said as I nodded.
"I don't wanna go." Little Sam spoke up. "I don't want to see them kill you, too." He said then stood up and ran up the stairs.
I frowned and closed my eyes, feeling my heart ache.
That poor kid has been through so much in his life and every adult figure he loved was taken from him.
Obviously that was the case with all of them but Juniper was too young to remember our parents.
Sam was old enough to remember mom, dad, and now Colby. If I was taken away from them too, I don't think he would recover.
"I'll be back." I mumbled then stood up and followed after him.
"Sam.."I said quietly and knocked on his door, that was just recently slammed.
"Go away, Jule." He groaned as I shook my head, opening the door.
"We need to talk." I said as he looked up at me. "I can't lose you, too." He said as I nodded.
"I know. You're not gonna lose me though." I said as he rolled his eyes.
"And how do you know that?" He asked as I went over to sit on the bed.
"Because. Colby taught me a lot. He showed me how to defend myself around these people." I said as he shook his head.
"Colby died because of them. You're gonna end up the same way." He said, tears forming in his eyes.
"You're gonna die like Dad and Colby." He said and looked away from me. "No, I'm not." I said and sat next to him.
"Who are those scary guys anyway?" He asked as I pulled him in for a hug. "They are people who are really mad at me. All of this is my fault and I have to fix it before I lose you guys." I said, my eyes stinging with tears.
"I thought you said they weren't coming after us?" He asked as I nodded, nuzzling his head under my chin as tears fell down my cheeks.
"They aren't." I choked out. "They want to ruin my life. They want me to feel so much pain that they'll do anything." I said and held him tighter.
"They killed Colby to hurt you." He said as I started to break down. "Worse." I said causing him to pull back.
"How could it be worse?" He asked as I covered my face with my hands, sobbing into them.
When I closed my eyes, all I could see was the moment before I shot Colby.
The amount of love and understanding in his eyes as I pulled the trigger, taking him away from myself.
"Jules.." Sam said as my body tensed up. "Woah..lay back." He begged, pushing me slightly so I would lay down.
It's been a while since I had a seizure since these new meds were working well. I guess all the pressure and stress was causing a really bad one to come on.
When I came back to it, Sam was brushing my hair back from my face, tears pouring down his cheeks.
"I'm sorry." I whispered as he sighed. "Don't apologize, Jule." He said as I sat up, putting my hand on my belly.
"Will you promise me something though?" He asked causing me to look up. "I can try." I said and rubbed my belly slightly.
"Promise you'll do everything to keep yourself safe." He said as I nodded.
"I'm not leaving you guys and you're not leaving me." I said then gave him a hug.
I wanted to believe the words I was saying, since the idea of losing my siblings was terrifying.
I meant it when I said I would do anything to protect them.
