Everyone eyes looked up, as Neville wings cast a shadow. "Damn," Colby muttered. Neville's wings collapsed behind him, "Saki," he nodded, " Roman," his Face was serious. No polite smiles.
"What brings you here," Sika asked. Neville was one of many gargoyle's who watched over. Normally when he did leave his post, it was not good new when he did. "Take Renee in," Jonathan asked Lily. Lily turned looking at Joe for a long moment. She knew Neville didn't bring good new. Sika believed this was a talk for the man. The woman took the children in. "Come in," Lily took Renee by the hand. "Let them talk," Renee's face was twisted with worry.
Lily stood at the back window watching. There were head nodding and a few loud groans, finally Neville shook hands with the man. His wings sprung from his back, their strength caused the tree branches to sway. Joe role his head back, while Colby stood hands in his pockets. Jonathan hit his fist into his head. As they turned Joe's eyes met Lily's, her heart pounded, " it is not good," Renee's voice was full of worry.
As the man entered the house all the woman gathered, Joe wrapped his arm around Lily's waist pulling her to him, he kissed the top of her head, "they think they saw Lesnar," he whispered. His very name sent chills through her, she looked up at Joe who watched his family, pack gathered around. "They believe they have seen Lesnar," Saki announced. Renee curled into Jonathan, most of the woman put their hands to their mouth. Joe mother held her throat, shaking her head, "are they sure," she asked.
"Cena saw him, followed him, " Joe spoke up .
"Hayman," Jey tossed his chin up.
"We are going to run tonight," Joe held on to Lily.
"He is that close," Trinity spoke up.
"But I thought it was ruled," Joe's mother looked back and forth between her husband and son.
"Trading and selling were ruled on," Saki rubbed his hands together, "he can be anywhere."
"I bet I know what he wants," Trinity started toward Lily. Joe stepped in front of her. His eyes were already dark, and teeth showing.
"Jonathan," Sika yelled,"control her!" He stood fists clenched. " We stand together."
"He has to get older slower," Colby spoke up.
"We need to talk to Cena, maybe the twins," Joe had settled down, but he keep his eyes in Trinity.
"I am going with tonight," Trinity stood.
"Me too, yeah," was heard by the other wives and Joe's sister.
"I want you here," Joe looked down at Lily," you and Renee, stay with my mom," he said while everyone talked around them.
"Of course ," Lily shook her head, she was not looking forward to night with out him. Not knowing Hayman and Lesnar were out there. It was always in her mind, Paul had warned her. She had only seen pictures of both, but they were almost like the boogie man. " I can watch the kids."
"Oh no," Joe's sister voice rose above everyone's, Lily knew even through her and Jo were quite. She had heard,"you and tinker bell, are not watching my kids."
"Than stay," Joe growled," I don't have time for this high school bull shit! Lesnar is a threat to us all, so you can help," Joe felt Lily take his hand," or not." She could truly claim him.
Lily tried to kept her fear and nervous hidden. Joe need to be able to focus out there tonight. "I will go with you to see the twins, " she faked a smile. Joe pulled his shirt over his head. "I want you near me," Joe answered dropping his pants. "We won't be all night, just going were he was spotted."
"Maybe we can talk to the Helmsley/McMahon's," Lily took the clothes Joe handed her. Everyone was gathering outside, Renee bottom lip quivering. "I will be back," Jonathan laughed kissing her forehead. He definitely loved the ran, he was far more daring.
"He is so so mean," Renee hugged him.
"We better go," Colby patted Joe in the back. Lily stood back, she hated this. There was no way this didn't hurt. Renee ran to the house, sobbing. All the mans breathing became heavier. They stared to shake, each pacing. As they shook the sweat started to fly, than the growls came. One by one they fall to the ground, arms and legs sterching out. You could see the hair covering their backs, fingers nail becoming crawls. You could hear their bones cracking flash tearing as their mouth now full of fangs starched into snouts. Lily wiped tears falling, she only saw Joe shift once. Sometimes were easier than others. Howls filled the air, Lily let herself breath. Joe was bigger than the rest, as they started off, he turned slowly walking back to her. She reached up patting the scuff of his neck. A whimper came from him, " Roman," she whispered, each one was given a new name when they first shifted. Because that was a different part of them. It also showed there rank. "Just bring Joe back," she buried her head in his fur. It was soft and thick, he shook his head. She looked into those dark eyes. She smiled, " I love you," she said. Roman turned and started after his pack.
Lily sat at the kitchen table holding a cup of tea. "Renee is finally asleep," Joe's mother walked in. She looked over the left overs from dinner. She settled on chocolate cake, grabbing two folks she sat. "Poor girl," Lily shook her head. Joe's mother handed her a folk, " comfort food. Chocolate makes anything better."
"Did you ever see," Lily dipped her folk in.
"No," Joe's mother shook her head knowing what she asked," Heyman I knew. I swear he is part snake. He wanted Mathew," Lily could hear how it hurt to even say his name. "I told Sika I would run with him, hide him."
"Sorry," Lily licked her folk, "I don't mean."
"Hon," Joe's mother looked at her," my son made the choose to go fight. It is who and what they are. And they are loyal, honestly we never had a problem with any witches. Few warlocks, got out of hand. Your parents were good people," Lily smiled at her words.
"What is he," Lily asked.
"Many believe something Heyman made up. A hybrid of some kind."
"I thought that was forbidden, crossing lines," Lily asked.
"McMahon's don't care," Joe's mothers face could not his her feelings for them,"as long as they got their cut. Heyman should have been brought up on charges, Lesnar destroyed. And putting you in the world with nothing. Seeing that no one heard of you again." She shook her head.
"Paul was good to me, he did what he could," Lily smiled at his memory, "I can't believe I am it. Not a single one left."
"Heyman, saw the natural one were killed off, some were book taught. They all gave it up." Joe's mother explained. "You look a lot like your mom, you even have her smile."
"You knew her," Lily leaned forward.
"She was friends with everyone, back than that was frowned upon. She didn't care," Joe's mother smiled. "She brought a gift when Joe was born, told me he would lead. She could tell how strong he was. But his soul was good, we would never lose him to the wolf."
"Lose him,' Lily questioned, she had never heard that.
"They can lose themselves, that is why they are given a different name. They have to separate. Keep the human side. That is why they don't run for to long. Our family is very careful who we let in. The pack keeps them in check, watch each other. It is the most trust you can put in someone." Joe mother, looked out the window. "It happened to Afa."
"Afa," Lily had never heard the name, but Joe's family was huge. There was time she was sure he didn't know them all.
"He was Joe's uncle. He was with Mathew, when he was killed. He just couldn't let it go. He hated Heyman to the core. That hate and anger over took him. And never shifted back, no one could reach him."
"Where is he now," it made Lily uneasy. To think they could lose their human side.
"He past, Sika, would go out looking for him. And one day he found him. Even than he was still in the form of a wolf. It let it take his soul." It was quite, Lily didn't like it. "But you give Joe something to come home to. A life, a reason," they both looked up hearing doors open. "You ok," Lily asked, they all looked tired.
"Yeah," he smiled.
"Well," Joe's mother helped her husband sit.
"He has been here," Jonathan took the milk carton from the refrigerator. Joe pulled Lily onto his lap.
"Now what," Lily asked.
"We go to the twins, maybe they see something," Colby ran his hands over his face, "ask around see if Heyman as reached out to anyone."
"Mean time we all stay close," Josha said.
Everyone gathered their things, packed up their families and started home. "Joe," Jonathan called out, " listen cuz sorry about tonight. My girl gets a little," he smiled.
"As much as she means to you, Lily means to me. I will do anything to keep her safe. My mother is not wolf and I know you would do anything for her," Joe said.
"Understood," Jonathan nodded, "I know you love her, and I am happy for you." They hugged, Joe hoping he understood how serious he was.
Lily rechecked the locks, " babe that won't stop him," Joe laughed.
"I know," Lily realized it was kinda funny. "I just," she stopped.
"I will do anything for you, " Joe took her hand.
"I just don't want anyone getting hurt," Lily sighed.
"We will figure it all out," Joe hugged her. They both froze when they heard a thud outside the door. "Stay here, don't come outside," Joe opened the door peeking out side. "Damn it Seth," Joe barked. Joe stepped outside, Lily still waited inside. "What is he doing," Lily asked, as Joe came back in.
"They are taking turns watching," Joe locked the door.
"He needs rest," Lily protested.
"Babe," Joe stopped her, "we were made for this. "Now come on to bed. We have a long day tomorrow." Joe lead Lily up to bed. She felt tomorrow wasn't the only long day they would be facing.