Karen kissed the side of Jagger's head before laying the sleeping toddler down in his crib. She turned on the baby monitor then went down stairs. She started to pick up a few of the toys that were all over the living room when she felt a little queasy. Karen glanced at the time and realized she hadn't eaten since breakfast and it was already a little after 1 pm. She went into the kitchen to make herself a snack.
"I'm here." Liam sent to her as he phone buzzed.
Karen went to the door and opened it as Liam came in quickly shut and locked the door. Then looked out her front window.
"Liam everything OK?" Karen asked concerned.
"I think a black SUV was following me." He said pointing out the window as two black SUVs were parked down the street a little ways. Both had tinted windows.
"You sure?" Karen asked looking out the window as well.
"I think they've followed me since I left my place." Liam said watching out the window. When they noticed one of Karen's neighbors walking their dog. Both vehicles speed off in a different directions. "Looks like your neighbors scared them off. Jon here?"
"No I just dropped him off at the airport. He is going to Japan."
"Karen did you tell him anything?" Liam asked. As they both made their way into the kitchen.
"I told him everything about my past and how we talked."
"He still went?"
"Yes because he is a pro wrestler it's his job. I wont let him put his dreams and career on hold because of this crap. So tell me what information do you have?" Karen asked handing Liam something to drink as she sat down with her water and snack.
"I reached out to my brother Lane." Liam said.
"OK how did that go?" Karen asked with caution.
"Lane and I have actually stayed in touch since we left. All on the down low of course. But he did tell me that Ethan and Gideon have openly talked about you."
"Me?" Karen questioned.
"It's what we feared Karen. They want you back in the order. Ethan still views you as his wife."
"Do they know about Jon and Jagger?" Karen asked.
"If they didn't I am sure they do now." Liam stated.
"I wont let them get hurt." Karen stated. "But you know I have to ask why was Lane so open to giving you this information?"
"I understand your concerns. But we can trust Lane. He's been working from the inside helping people leave the order. Also he's part of the table now so he's been tracking their finances and illegal activity."
"WOW." Was all Karen could say in that moment.
"This is serious. If Ethan still views you as his I fear what they may do or try to get you back. It also seems he has the support of the table to do it."
"Who is all at the table now?" Karen asked. "Do you know?"
"Gideon of course is the leader. My father is still his right hand man. Ethan, Lane a few more of my brothers. Then a few of yours."
"What do I do?" Karen asked trying to hold it together.
"If I know my brother Ethan like I think I do and with your family supporting him he will wont stop until your are back in Utah."
"I wont go back Liam!" Karen said in anger. "I wont let them hurt my son or husband."
"I know Karen! I know." Liam said pulling his friend into a hug.
When they heard the front door open. Which made Karen jump until she heard the deep husky voice.
"Karen baby?" Jon said coming into the house.
"Jon!" Karen said rushing over to him as he pulled her into him. "What are you doing here? You're suppose to be in the air right now."
"I couldn't go baby. I couldn't leave you. I just had this bad feeling something was off. I paced the airport until I just said fuck it my family is more important right now." He said kissing her lips softly.
"Hey Liam been a while." Jon said shaking his hand.
"It has." Liam stated. "Glad you decided to come back."
"Jon but defending that title is important to you and to all those Japanese fans." Karen said.
"I know. But not as important as my family. I will figure something out. Right now in this moment I need to be here with my pregnant wife and son." Jon said holding her close to him not wanting to let her go.
Liam then began to fill Jon in on the information he knew. To say that Jon was pissed off would be an understatement.
"What the hell do they think they are just gonna stroll up in here and take her? Fuck them! Over my dead body. Karen is my wife we have a life together. She is legally MY wife. Fuck those sick bastards." Jon growled pacing the kitchen.
"Jon babe please calm down." Karen said approaching him slowly.
"Calm down? After he just told me that some sick bastard wants my pregnant wife?" Jon growled.
"Jonathon look at me." Karen said putting her hands on his face making him look at her. Then she softly took his hand and placed it on her stomach. "Listen to me right now in this moment I am safe. Our baby is safe. Our son is safe. You are home."
"I love you Karen and our kids. I wont let anything happen to you or them." He said his a calmer softer tone.
"I love you to Jon. You are the only man to ever truly have my heart. Well besides our son." She smiled as Jon's scowl turned into the smile she fell in love with.
He leaned down and gave her a deep passionate kiss.
Later that evening.
Jon held Karen close to him as they were watching Finding Nemo with Jagger. Who was actually just playing on the floor with his toys.
"ishhy ishhy." Jagger giggled playing with his toys.
"That is a fish my boy. Can you say "Shark bait ooo ha ha."" Jon laughed repeating the line from the movie.
"ark oohhhaaa." Jagger repeated with a little wiggle.
"Close enough." Jon smiled as he glanced down at his wife.
She had her head on his shoulder but he was concerned because she looked a little pale. He loved her so much from the moment he saw her. No other woman made him feel the way she did. He blessed her life in so many ways more than he could have ever asked for. He knew he was going to do whatever it took to keep her and their unborn baby safe. To keep his whole family safe. His train of thought was interrupted by the door bell. Which made the sleeping woman in his arms jump.
"Whose here?" Karen asked.
"Baby it's alright. I've got it." Jon said kissing the top of her head with a smile.
He got up and went to the door and opened it with a smile as he pulled the large figure into his arms.
"Hey Uce! Thanks for coming." Jon said.
"Hey when my brother needs something I am here." Roman said.
Jagger squealed when he saw the large Samoan standing in the front room.
"Who is this little man?" Roman joked scooping up the toddler.
"I agger" Jagger said flexing. Still working on the J sound.
"WOW put those away before you hurt someone." Roman laughed. "But this can't be little Jagger. Last I knew he was still a baby."
"I big." He giggled.
"That you are little man. You can practically drive." Roman joked. When he noticed Karen.
"Hey baby girl. How are you doing?" Roman asked kissing her cheek.
"I am good. Thanks." She said happy seeing her old friend.
"I hear Mox put a bun in the oven?" He joked.
Karen smiled placing her hand on her belly. "That he did."
"Fuck yes I did!" Jon said all cocky.
"As you can tell he's so proud of himself." Karen giggled.
As Jon carried Roman's bags inside Karen went to shut the door when she noticed an envelope near their mail box. She quickly went out and grabbed it. It had her name on it. Jon and Roman were busy at the bar catching up as Jon was pouring them drinks. Jagger was wanting to show Roman all his toys. Karen quickly opened the larger envelope. She was sick to her stomach when she saw photos of her and Ethan at their so called wedding and photos that were taken when he was courting her. She glanced up to see that Jon and Roman were still in the middle of their conversation. She pulled out the letter.
"To My Darling Karen,
I can't say how happy I am to have found you safe. I had a vision of you the other night in all your beauty. I know you coming home to me will make things right once again. Please come home to where you belong. I forgive you for falling away from me and falling away from our ways. From our God. It's not to late to make things right and to repent for all the wrong that has happened. I will be with you as we move forward with our life as one once again. Come home to where you have always belonged. Remember my love you are and forever will be my wife. See you Soon. _Ethan."
Karen felt dirty and sick to her stomach reading that letter in her hand.
"Karen baby?" Jon called.
"Yeah I am just locking the door." Karen said locking the door then hiding the letter in the front bookshelf before joining Jon and Roman at the bar in the living room.
Jon filled Roman in on what was happening. Roman new about Karen's past and he was the one Jon knew he could trust to watch over his family while he was gone. He didn't want to go but he needed to defend the title in Japan. So Roman being there was the only way he would go. Jon also called a few people he knew in LA and they were going to be meeting with him to talk about security and a body guard.
The next morning Jon reluctantly left for Japan as Roman stayed in Las Vegas with his family. Despite Jon's best efforts to get to Japan on time. With the weather he made it as far as London but couldn't make it to Tokyo on time.
"Due to travel delays resulting from Typhoon Hagibis, Jon Moxley will be unable to defend the IWGP United States Championship at King of Pro Wrestling. As Jon Moxley is unable to appear for a scheduled IWGP United States Championship defense tonight at King of Pro Wrestling, his title has been declared vacant. Lance Archer and Juice Robinson will wrestle for the vacated title tonight." Karen read as she was making breakfast for Roman and Jagger. Reading this broke her heart as she felt responsible for him not making it on time and losing his title.
"I'm sorry Jon! This is my fault you lost the title. I just heard the news you didn't make it to Japan." Karen sent.
"This isn't your fault. I technically didn't lose the title. Jut vacated. Besides it's the weather. Baby listen I probably wouldn't have made it if I would have left the day before. This typhoon is no joke. Shota said the dojo is flooded. I love you and I will see you in Philly in a few days. I love you."
"We will see you there. I love you too."
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