4-decisions

I could feel his breath in my hair. I could smell his skin right under my nose. i could feel his muscular frame wrapped around me. I wasn't sure if I was dreaming or if this was real. I prayed this was real. I opened my eyes and looked around. I almost didn't believe it. I was in my old room, but nothing had changed. it was just the way I left it except for Jane tucked away in her crib in the corner next to my king-sized bed. I tried to roll over, but Alexander's grip got tighter. I guess he thought I was trying to leave.

"I want to see you face not run away," I laughed. he loosened his grip and propped himself up on his elbow. "i was lost in the moment." he said sleepily.

" The moment lasted all night, and your lazy bums are wasting daylight." Kade interrupted, standing at the foot of the bed.

" Get out!" I threw a pillow and hit Kev completely missing Kade.

all my brothers stood at the foot of the bed. once Alexander realized it, he jumped halfway across the room like a teenage boy who just got caught by his girlfriends parents.

we all laughed, and then Jane cried, waking for her morning feeding. Alexander and Kyle rushed over to see who could get her first, both lost to Kev, who picked up his niece with ease.

"it's ok, piccina, here's momma," Kev cooed as he placed Jane into my arms.

i laughed as all 6 men looked at us with googly eyes. I could tell in their eyes that they were proud to see me as a mom and finally be home.

" Get dressed and come down for lunch. you'll find your clothes in that closet and Jane's clothes are in the dresser in there." Kal said, pointing to the giant walk-in

"Alexander, your clothes are in your guest room." kev said sternly, sounding more like a father than a big brother.

Alexander and my brothers left the room, leaving me to hunt for something to wear. i put Jane in her crib then walked in the massive closet, and was shocked by all the clothes. there were a ton more clothes than what I brought. and half the closet has matching mommy and me outfits. I was too amazed searching for something matching for me and Jane to even notice Alexander had come back in until I bumped into him.

"oof! oh, you're back." I said as I stepped back to take in the tall sexy statuesque man that stood in front of me.

Alexander was wearing a dark purple button-up with black slacks and black dress shoes. purple looked amazing against his perfectly tan skin.

"I snuck in. your brothers are being impossible today, " he said as he pulled me into his chest.

I looked up at him, fighting back the urge to make his clothes disappear. he leaned down and kissed me with so much passion I lost control. I jumped into his arms and wrapped my legs around his waist. he wrapped his arms around me and pushed me against the wall.

"slow down doll." he whispered, nipping at my ear.

"I'm sorry," I moaned, trying not to rip off his clothes.

he sat me in the chair and walked over to the mommy and me section. he stood there searching the clothes as if he were looking for something in particular. he then pulled out a dark purple mid length aline with a black belt for me and a dark purple romper for Jane.

"Here, put this on. I'll get Jane dressed, and then we'll head down for lunch," Alexander said as he walked out of the closet.

I laughed and got dressed, grabbing a pair of black stilettos before walking into the bedroom. I was amazed at how easy-going Jane was for Alexander. by the time I got dressed and fixed my hair and make up Alexander had Jane dressed and even had a black bow on her. we looked like the perfect little family.

the 3 of us headed down to the dining room where my brothers and a few cousins were sitting already eating.

"About time you love birds joined us," Kade said, pulling out a chair for me and taking jane.

we sat down to eat, and I couldn't help but feel tiny. all the men around me were huge compared to me. even the dishes sitting around the table felt huge.

as if Alexander could read my mind. He placed his hand on my thigh and whispered in my ear, "You're perfect and safe just eat doll."

we enjoyed our feast and laughed until our stomachs hurt. it was if I had never left. we were one big happy family again. then all the sudden I remembered that we weren't out of the clear yet. Dylan was still after me and Jane. we had to come up with a plan and fast. I waited until everyone was done eating and the table was cleared before I jumped on the elephant in the room.

"Kev, what are we gonna do about the situation?" I asked bluntly

"Well Kar, what do you want to do?" kev replied back sounding like our father again. " we can go after him or we can wait until he shows up."

I knew either choice meant lots of planning. sitting and waiting wasn't my game, but going after him meant leaving Jane behind. at least she'd be safe in the right hands if we just went ahead and sent Dylan across the bridge.

" we all know I can't be a sitting duck. and he likes playing cat and mouse too much for my liking." I said trying to sound like a boss instead of scared little girl.

"then we better get packing and get Jane to Nona Ramona," Kal said as he looked at kev with concern and irritation in his eyes

"no I want Jane to stay with Nona and nonno. the farther away she is the better." I cut in.

"Jane would be safer in Chicago. Dylan had made to many messes in Chicago to be allowed back," I said shyly, "plus I wanted to see a few old friends and family before getting down to business."

"that is what I was thinking too" Kev said as Kyle Kade and Kane shook their heads in agreement.

"fine well let the little girl take charge" Kal said annoyed as he got up from the table. "Get your things together while I make some calls"

everyone got up and went strato their rooms to pack. Alexander helped me pack my bags while I packed Jane's bags. after 4 hours we were all packed and everyone was loading into the cars to catch our flight to Chicago.