Mount Olympus [4]

Nic

I groan and get up, dressing and heading to the door without a shirt.

Jackie

I put my bra on and my tank top, then my shorts and stuff. Yawning, I head downstairs.

Nic

I open the door while yawning, finding Jace there. He says nothing before pushing through and heading into his room. Shaking my head, I sigh and mutter under my breath.

Jackie

Jace passes me and I look at Nic, "Someone's in a bad mood..."

Nic

I shrug and take Jackie in my arms, sitting on the couch.

"Nic!" Jace shouts, coming out of his room, "What the hell did you do to my kids?"

I remember and smile, "Ha... It's just a light bubble, Ja."

"It's not just a f**king light bubble, Nic. They're gone," he says, his eyes narrow and his face pale.

"Oh..."

Jackie

I raise my hand, "I call not telling Rayah!"

Nic

I swallow and try to think of how someone would have breached my bubble.

"Damn you, Nic," Jace shakes his head, "The one thing you had to do..."

"Hey, I told you I'd be busy, alright? You should have taken them with you if you didn't trust me," I snap, "Stop freaking yelling at me. You're always doing that. I'm not half the crapa*s you make me out to be, a**h*le."

Jackie

I swallow and look down, staying out of this.

Nic

I gently set Jackie aside and stand, flashing to wherever the twins are before Jace can say anything in response.

Jackie

I now sit awkwardly in the middle of the room and sigh, closing my eyes.

Nic

I beat the crap out of the guys who have the twins and take a few punches before grabbing the bundles and flashing back.

Jackie

Nic with a black eye, I swear and run to him, "You okay?" I ask, touching it and making sure it isn't throbbing, "What happened?"

Nic

I hand Jace the babies and turn to Jackie, "Nothing. Some a**h*les just decided they wanted a fight. I'm okay."

Jackie

I shake my head, "No. I'm getting you some ice."

Nic

I flash a smile and watch her leave before glancing at Jace. He studies me before looking to head out the door.

"I'm sorry," he says, "You'll understand when you're a father though, Nic. I promise you that."