Chapter 4: The Call

As soon as September rolled around, and the older kids were back to their studies with their tutors, Jezzy was better able to manage her time. Rhiannon was now almost six months old, crawling like she had been born doing it, but still very quiet. It bothered Jezzy only a little, seeing as how both of her other girls had been quiet babies, and yet turned out rather well. Lucius had been distant since late May. He said that he was swamped with work, but Jezzy knew that something was up. She just wished that he felt he could tell her these things instead of hiding them from her.

She had just put Rhiannon down for a nap and decided to talk to Lucius while she had. the free time. As she made her way to the Study she heard voices from within.

"Are you sure though?"

"I am positive."

"But how? He's been gone so long..."

"I have been receiving reports for months now. He's making his way, slowly and cautiously, back to Brittan."

There was a silence and Jezzy pressed her ear to the door. "How long until we are called, do you think?"

There was a sigh. "Not very much longer. Prepare yourself, and the others."

"Yes, sir."

Jezzy stood up straight and ran a bit down the hail, then turned and acted like she had just been coming towards the Study. The door opened and Severus walked out.

"Ah, good afternoon Jezabel, I trust the day finds you well)' She smiled. "Yes, it does, thank you. Are you staying for dinner?"

"I am sorry that I cannot stay. Please forgive me my rudeness."

"I understand. We hope to have you over again soon then." Severus smiled tightly. "I would be a pleasure."

He bowed slightly to her and walked down the hall. Jezzy took a deep breath and entered the Study. Lucius was behind his desk, sifting through a pile of papers. He looked up and smiled at her.

"Is it time to eat already?"

Jezzy grinned. "No. Do you think every time I come to see you it's time to eat?"

He smirked. "I've been cooped up here so much it is hard to tell what time it is.'1

Jezzy sighed and walked over to the desk. "What was Severus in such a hurry about?"

He pulled her onto his lap and kissed her cheek. "Just had some business to do. Did you need something, my love?"

She smiled at him. "Just came down to bug you."

He smiled back at her and kissed her. She ran a finger down his chest and looked up at him through her lashes. "Can you take a little break?"

He smiled devilishly at her. "What did you have in mind?" He asked as he picked up his wand and flicked in the direction of the door.

The door shut with a barely audible click. "Well, you've been so busy lately, we've hardly had enough time alone together to do anything but sleep." She pouted her lips.

He leaned forward and nipped at them. "Ah, poor baby."

She laughed and pulled him in for a deep kiss. She was unbuttoning his shirt to run her hands along his chest when there was a knock at the door. She sighed and leaned her forehead against his.

"You have to get that, huh?"

He nodded and let her button his shirt back up. She hopped off his lap and answered the door. Draco was standing behind it and cocked an eyebrow at her.

She glared at him. "This had better be important." She said under her breath.

He smirked and looked at his father. "You wanted to see me?"

Lucius cleared his throat. "Yes, we have a number of things to discuss."

Jezzy looked between the two and grinned. "Well, I know when I'm not wanted." Lucius smiled at her. "I'll come get you when dinner is served."

She blew him a kiss and left the room.


Later that night, after the kids had been put to bed, Jezzy sat on the bed and pulled off her shoes. Lucius had said he had a few more things to do before he came up to bed, and she was waiting as patiently as she could. The door opened as she was pulling her shirt over her head.

"That is a very lovely thing to walk in on." Lucius commented as he shut the door behind him.

She smiled and unsnapped her bra. "How tired are you?"

He smiled and walked towards her. "Not too tired for what you have in mind."

She cocked an eyebrow at him. "Are you sure about that?"

He laughed and kissed her as her bra fell to the floor. She ran her fingers through his hair and pressed her body close to his. He groaned and lowered her to the bed. He realized at that moment how long it had been since they had been able to be alone like this. Really alone. He smiled into her neck as he nibbled.

"What?" She whispered.

"It's not July."

They laughed as he entered her. Her breath caught in her throat and she raked her nails down his back. He kept the pace slow and steady, letting it build until she was trembling and near to tears. He suddenly flipped her over on her stomach and grabbed her hips, burying himself deep within her. She cried out his name and they climaxed at the same time.

Panting, he pulled her close and kissed her forehead. She laughed as a few tears rolled down her cheek.

"God I love you."

He kissed her again. "I love you too."

They cuddle together and fell into a blissful sleep.


It was early in the morning when Jezzy awoke. She shifted and looked at Lucius's sleeping face. He snored quietly and she giggled. She kissed his chest and he stirred.

"Morning." He mumbled sleepily.

"Morning."

He pulled her into a big hug when his breath caught.

He pulled his arm away from her and looked down at it. His tattoo was on fire. He looked deep in her eyes.

"I have to go." He said as he jumped out of bed and threw some clothes on.

"What's going on?" She asked as she sat up in bed.

"I'm being called."

"What the hell..."

"We'll talk about this when I get home." He said as he rushed out of the room.

Jezzy stared at the door for a long time before lowering herself back to the bed. She didn't know what was going on but she had a very bad feeling in the pit of her stomach. Something was wrong. Something was very wrong.