Chris arrived that night at 7 exactly. This place was nice and it reminded him of Ann. Where did she go to? Was she still living here only hiding? Who did Jake marry that would have something to do with the Innocence? Oh well he'd find out soon enough.
He stepped into the dinning hall and saw her she had aged into a woman but she was as beautiful as ever. Ann smiled and walked to him.
"Chris so nice to see you. I'm glad you can put the past behind us. This is my father and mother.' They nodded and sat down at they head of the table. 'Jake will be here very soon and then you can talk business."
He nodded and then Jake walked in and went straight to Ann. He kissed her cheek then seated her and then sat a little girl next to her with a kiss on her little head, he sat down on the other side of Ann. Chris eyed Jake carefully. What was he playing at? Was Ann his wife? Did they run off to be rid of the war and to have children? She was pregnant and it showed. She looked so happy and Jake was the first to speak after prayer was said to bless the food.
"So Chris is there anything that can be done to improve relations with the Lords? We wish to end any conflicts that might arise."
"Well first you might want to sort you priorities. These people can't be trusted."
Tyler spoke up in a small demanding voice.
"I have a tea-set in my room. Mommy and Daddy come in and tea with me all the time. Would you like to see my tea-set mister Lord sir?"
"No you child your mother is a bitch and your father is a traitor!"
Ann covered Ty's ears but not quick enough she had heard what Chris had said. Ann couldn't even stop Ty from speaking her mind.
"My mama is not a bwitch. She is my mommy. You're mean you troll!"
Ty jumped out of her seat and ran to the door. Ann rose and followed. Jake rose and watched his wife and daughter take flight. His anger rose to the surface he couldn't hold it in check.
"You may leave sir. If you ever show your face in front of my wife or daughter again I will kill you. Now get out you pig! Don't ever show your face again!"
Chris rose and left with a new anger. Jake had what he wanted. To sit there and see him take over the Innocence with such ease and then to see him kiss Ann and the small girl that was his kid. Oh that was the last draw. He would rid himself of these insolent Innocence once and for all. His father was killed by the hand of Rich he would now kill Jake, Ann and her children if it were the last thing he did.
After Chris was gone Jake went to his little girl to see his wife rocking her on her bed whispering to her. He smiled but it was just half hearted. He walked to them and sat next to her and Ty. He knew what was to come now. Maybe Ann knew already that this might happen but she never said a thing against him. In just a week he would have a son who would need both of them and now Chris couldn't rid himself of an old grudge. Maybe this was a bad idea.
Ann saw Jake enter the room but paid no heed to him. Ty was broken and crying. She had to see to her first. She heard enough yelling to know that something would soon happen. Jake was caught between his friends and his love. She did this to him she could not take it back. Not thinking she put her hand on her large stomach. Soon she whispered to her son. "Soon you will be here and you'll cheer him up." She smiled and laid her daughter down to sleep and left on Jake's arm. He led her to their room and kissed her long and hard. She was tired but he brought life to her. He was what kept her going at times. It was getting too much to take care of Ty and carry the extra weight. Jake pulled her through though when no one could. He kissed her again then lead her to the bed where he laid her down and changed her clothing to her night gown.
He watched her sleep and smiled to himself. He had everything he wanted. She was amazing and she carried his son and gave birth to Tyler his daughter.