A/N – Thanks for the comments! I feel like I lost people since the weekend. Hopefully it's just because you're busy. Like I said, hard to predict what people like to read. * Guest – Agree but will point out Carlos wants both of them because they both dumped in the woods. * Guest – How is she being stupid and irresponsible when she hasn't done anything but think about her options? It's not stupid to love and want to protect your family.

Chapter 14 – Giving In

Jason approached Emily. "Can you two come with me?"

She nodded and grabbed Lorenzo's hand and they went downstairs.

"Lorenzo, this is Elizabeth Falconeri."

He shook her hand. "It's nice to me you. Katie has taken a definite liking to the girls."

"She's a lovely girl," Elizabeth said sincerely.

Lorenzo could tell that Liz had been upset. He took a seat on the sectional couch as did Emily and Jason.

Liz looked at Lorenzo, "As you know, Emily has offered to homeschool my girls temporarily."

He nodded.

"I just—someone is trying to hurt my family and I don't want anything to happen to Katie because of it."

Lorenzo cleared his throat. "I can assure you that do to my business, we are very well guarded. My property is like a compound. There are gates, security cameras, and guards."

"But we had all of that and they still got to us here," Elizabeth said painfully. "Evangeline was already hurt because of this situation and if Katie were hurt, I don't think I could live with that."

Emily got up and hugged her. "I refuse to abandon you. The girls need some stability right now. I can get the other mothers to come to our home to teach classes instead of us going to them. Let us help you."

Liz pulled back. "Emily…."

Lorenzo sighed. "I understand your situation and I appreciate your caution, but I think we can handle this. It's okay."

Liz wiped her face. "Sorry, it's been a really emotional day."

"What's going on?" Lorenzo asked.

"Mac wants to use Sarah and Elizabeth as bait," Jason said gruffly.

"I see. Let me guess, you were thinking about agreeing and no one is happy about it?"

Liz nodded. "Sarah agreed to do it and I didn't want her to do it alone."

"Honestly, those kind of scenarios usually don't end very well," Lorenzo said softly.

"The girls need you Elizabeth," Emily added.

"I know that. I just wanted it to be over so that the girls can have some normalcy. I just feel so helpless."

Jason got up and hugged her.

Emily and Lorenzo stood up. "You two talk. We'll be upstairs."

"Emily, can you send Mac down here please?" Liz asked.

"Sure."

"Whatever you decide, I will support you. I may not like it, but I have your back," Jason said.

She slightly smiled. "Thank you for saying that."

"It hurt a little but I'll get over it."

She grinned.

Mac ran down the steps. "Yes?"

"I can't do it. I can't leave my girls. They already lost one parent and they are finally doing better," Liz explained.

"I understand. We can just use Sarah."

Liz's heart dropped and she didn't say anything.

Mac went back upstairs.

"I can't make her not do this."

Jason sighed. "I know."

"Is it wrong that I'm ready to cast a spell or tie her up in the barn?"

Jason slightly smiled. "Trust me, I was tempted to kidnap you."

"No tying up?"

Jason eyes slightly darkened, "You really shouldn't tempt me like this."

Liz bit her lip. "Come on, I want to talk to my sister."

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Carlos stared up at the ceiling. His father had just called and read him the riot act about being careless. He wanted him to come home and recover there but there was no way that was going to happen. He had some unfinished business to handle. He had a few witches he needed to put in their place. No one got the best of him. His reputation was very important to him.

He fondled the amulet that dangled from his neck. When he had discovered Sarah's secret, in the month after she had left him for dead in the woods, he knew that he had to find protection in order to get his revenge. A priestess had given him the amulet and it was very powerful. They wouldn't be able to harm him as long as he wore it.

He also wanted Morgan dead. The man had been a thorn in his side for far too long and interfered with him being able to conduct his business. As soon as he was physically capable of retaliating, he would end all of this and hopefully there would be no one else standing in his way.

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Sarah watched Liz and Jason walk into the room. They sat down and Diane and Alexis joined them while the kids stayed with Johnny.

"You're really going to do this?" Alexis asked.

"Yes," Sarah said firmly.

"If you're doing this because you think you owe it to us, then you need to get that thought right out of your head. This could be a suicide mission," Elizabeth said angrily. "You are acting as if your life is disposable and it's not."

Mac tried to interject and Liz held up her hand. "No offense, but you are the last person I want to hear from right now."

Mac pursed his lips but didn't say a word.

"No one in this room hasn't made a bad choice before, but those girls will not be okay if they lose you Sarah," Liz said passionately.

"You don't think I know that? I'm doing this for them; for all of us. This needs to end. I brought this shit down on everyone. The only good thing about this is that you met Jason. I need to do this Elizabeth, so if you're going to be mad at me then I can live with that," she said crossing her arms across her chest.

Mac cleared his throat, "May I?"

Elizabeth glared at him but still nodded. As far as she was concerned, Mac was putting a civilian in danger and she was pissed.

"Sarah will never be left alone. There were agents in the house at all times. Even in the car, there will be someone. I will not put her life in immediate danger."

"Carlos isn't stupid Mac. What makes you think that he will even take the bait? He knows we are under your protection." Diane said.

"Carlos's downfall is his arrogance. That is what we are betting on. As was mentioned before, there is a panic room in the house where Sarah can go to if something goes wrong as well."

Jason took Liz's hand as tears began to fall down her face. She felt like she had already lost so much and it was just overwhelming her. "When does she leave?"

"Tomorrow morning," Mac said.

Liz stood up. "I really need to get out of here," she said wiping her face.

"Elizabeth…." Sarah said as her eyes filled with tears.

"I'll be back later. Please Mac…." Liz said emotionally. She knew she couldn't go far but she just needed some place to unwind.

Jason stood up. "I'll take her to the trailer."

Mac nodded. "I'll stay here with them."

Jason grabbed Liz's hand and they went outside and walked to the barn. He didn't say anything and just let her think. When they finally got there, he handed her a helmet and sat on an ATV. She put it on and climbed on behind him and when they got to the property line, they got off and left it there and hiked the rest of the way to the trailer.

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Elizabeth looked around. It was small but functional.

Jason grabbed some tequila out of a cabinet and put two shot glasses down and then poured it.

She quickly gulped it down and then hit the glass on the table twice for him to refill it and he did. He watched her throw back the shot and then sit down and let out a long sigh. "I really needed that."

He smirked and did his shot and refilled the glasses again.

"Keep them coming."

"I hope I'm going to get a good tip."

Liz smirked. She needed to burn off some steam and she was thinking that she knew a great way to do it.

They did one more shot and then she stood up. "Is there a radio in here?"

Jason nodded and reached over and turned it on. Music filled the air and she grabbed his hand and pulled him up. "Dance with me."

He pulled her close and she laid her head on his chest as they lightly swayed to the music. They closed their eyes, enjoying each other's company. And after a while, Liz looked up at him and then pulled him down into a kiss which quickly got out of control. Her hands moved under his shirt and Jason pulled back and gazed into her eyes. "Are you sure?" He wasn't convinced she was ready for the next step.

"I'm sure. Out of all this craziness, the one thing I now am sure of is that I'm falling for you Jason. I was scared at first, but I believe in us. I want to give this a chance."

He slightly smiled and then pulled his shirt off. "Your turn."

Her eyes languidly perused his body and then she pulled off her top and looked up at him. Jason pulled her into him hard as he ravished her mouth. They stumbled towards the door and then Jason lifted her up and pressed her back into it. He couldn't get enough of her mouth and the feel of her body. Pulling back to catch his breath, their gaze met and Elizabeth took a deep breath, "Make love to me Jason."

"God you are so hot," he said before kissing her reverently. He felt her reach between them and rub her hands against his hardness and he moaned and quickly walked them over to the bed and sat her down.

Slowly he pulled off shoes and pants before kissing up her leg. From Liz's standpoint, he looked like a predator. His eyes were halfway shut and his muscles twitched as he pulled off her underwear and then licked his lips. Then he carefully unzipped himself and toed off his shoes and socks. When his huge erection jutted out, she bit her lip at its impressiveness and then quickly moved forward as he tried to kick off his jeans. Jason gasped as Liz's tongue flicked across his head before she took most of him in. "Elizabeth," he moaned as she began to pump him and her tongue flitted against his frenulum. He fisted her hair as she loved him with her mouth. "You need to stop," he said with a shaky voice.

She slowly pulled back, licking him with her tongue before she released him. "Why?"

He growled and grabbed her and pushed her onto the bed. Their tongues dueled for supremacy as their bodies writhed against each other. When Jason started kissing her neck, she wrapped her legs around his waist pulling him closer and felt his tip swipe against her. "Jason, please," she begged.

He pulled back and looked at her. "I was just getting started."

"Later, I need you now," she said firmly.

He smirked and she felt him line up against her entrance and she let out a gasp. He drove forward making them both moan. His head was buried into her neck as he waited for her to adjust to him. Her hips rose and he pulled almost all the way out and then began to slowly fill her up over and over again until Elizabeth was so close. He swiveled his hips, causing her to gasp from the pleasure. "Jason," she pleaded not even know what she wanted.

"Come for me baby," he said with a low sultry voice as he moved faster.

"Jason…." she gasped, overwhelmed with the luscious sensations he was creating.

He reached in between them and started to stroke her as his pace quickened. Elizabeth was done. She let out a loud moan as her body trembled beneath him, drawing Jason's release from him. They collapsed onto the bed, both completely sated.

"I wish we could stay like this all night," Liz said softly.

"Me too."

She snuggled into him more. Making love to Jason had been perfection. Their connection made it so fulfilling and she knew that she would never be able to deny it again.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked curiously.

"How great we are together."

He smiled. "I never doubted that for a minute."

She looked up at him and smiled back. "I'll never doubt it again."

He kissed her softly. They stayed there another half hour and went back to the house.

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Sarah was waiting for them in the living room and stood up with she heard the door open.

Elizabeth stood in the doorway and slowly made her way across the room. "I love you."

Sarah burst out into tears and Liz pulled her into her arms. It took a few minutes for her to calm down. "I love you too."

Jason left them alone and went to Evangeline's room and knocked on the door.

Johnny opened it and was surprised to see him. "Hey."

Jason walked inside. "Hi," he said to Evangeline who smiled.

"Where's Elizabeth?"

"Talking to Sarah," he said before sitting down on a chair.

Johnny sat on the bed. "Liz was pretty upset."

"She was but she's calmed down a bit. This is hard for everyone."

"Just don't let her shut down tomorrow," Evangeline said before trying to sit up a little more.

Both men were at her side in a flash making her grin.

"I swear you two are the stealthiest men I know."

Johnny grinned as Jason adjusted her pillows as she scooted up a little.

"Thanks," Evangeline said with a smile.

"When do you see the doctor again?" Jason asked.

"Believe it or not, Patrick is going to make a house call tomorrow."

Jason was a little surprised by that.

"He is arrogant and flirty, but he's a good guy," Evangeline said grinning at the look on Johnny's face.

Jason chuckled. "You can't hurt him if he flirts with her Johnny."

"Let's just wait and see what you do when he flirts with Elizabeth."

Jason made a face and Evangeline and Johnny laughed.

Elizabeth pushed the door open. "What are you guys laughing about?"

Jason held out his hand and pulled her towards him before depositing her on his lap. "Dr. Drake is coming over tomorrow to check on Evangeline and he's a big flirt."

"Ah. Is Johnny being territorial?"

Eva grinned. "You could say that."

"I also pointed out that Jason would be just as jealous if Patrick flirted with you."

Liz smiled and ran her fingers through Jason's hair. "I'm quite taken at the moment. I don't think you have anything to worry about."

Alexis walked in with some tea. "It's time for your medicine." They had pretty much perfected their concoction and Evangeline was doing a lot better. Her bruise was almost gone and her stamina was getting better. Johnny refused to let her walk around a lot until Patrick gave her the okay.

Evangeline took a couple of sips and then sat it down.

"Diane is helping Sarah pack. You up for a spell later?" Alexis asked Elizabeth.

"Protection?"

Alexis nodded.

"I'm in."

Alexis smiled. She liked it that Liz was finally embracing her inner witch.

"I'm sorry that I'm going to miss all the fun," Evangeline said.

Liz smiled. "I'm sure if you hang out with me long enough you'll get to join in one day."

Eva smiled.

Diane poked her in the room. "You ready?"

Liz stood up and gave Jason a quick peck, "See you later."

He smiled and watched her leave.

"You are so whipped," Johnny quipped.

Jason gave him a look. "You're one to talk."