Darkness Falls (The Darkness Duet #2)

Epilogue

Callie – One year later

I turn on the TV while prepping food for the party outside and notice the reporter talking about the fire at what used to be Rogue's compound. I can't help but smile when they show the images of the decimated buildings. The walls around the compound kept the fire from spreading elsewhere, making it the perfect way to safely destroy my father's entire legacy.

I turn the TV up briefly to hear what they have to say.

" It's been one year since the fatal fire at the mysterious compound near Nashville. Authorities were able to confirm this was a mass suicide performed by a group of men in a cult composed of high-standing political officers and members of society. The website left behind indicated the leader was a man with no name who referred to himself as the chosen one and often spoke from behind a mask. He instructed members to join him in ascending from the darkness in hopes of a bright new beginning.

The FBI was able to recover remains and confirm the identities of several prominent politicians within the destruction. Even one year later, many of us are asking the same questions. How did this cult go unnoticed for so long, and how many actual members were there? A foundation that has chosen to publicly remain anonymous in order to protect the integrity of its work was able to help the families affected by this disaster start new lives.

We have been unsuccessful in our attempts to interview any of the wives of the men who took part in this mass killing. Tonight at seven, we will take a deeper dive into some of the positions of the men identified in the rubble and..."

I mute the TV, not caring to continue listening to the reporter talk, and lose myself in thoughts of the last year. The world only knows the details of the compound we let them know. Obviously, my father was never masked, but he didn't deserve any sort of recognition for what he did. Setting it up this way was my own personal fuck you to him. Nobody will ever know who he was outside of the women and children of the society who were left behind.

It was pretty easy to cover the whole thing up, considering we have one of the most skilled hackers at our disposal. Barrett was able to create the webpage, giving small backstory on Rogue, which is now known globally as a cult. The website went live a few days after the explosion and gave a full explanation of the shadow leader, his beliefs, and how they could only be achieved through death. The reason for the delayed announcement was also noted on the website to hide suspicion. They wanted time for their bodies to ascend fully.

Obviously, none of it is true, but it seemed like the easiest way to explain why hundreds of men ranging in age who held various positions in society all died in the same place, on the same day. They didn't kill themselves, but the public doesn’t need to know that. Thankfully, we haven’t had any issues since. If there were any men that somehow didn’t go to the trial, which I highly doubt, they haven’t bothered us.

We still have the flash drive on hand in case we need to use it for anything in the future. Barrett keeps it under lock and key, making sure it doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. There is an entire list of prominent members of society on that drive and a lot of information they could use to benefit. We don’t exactly know what jobs our paths may cross with, and we are not opposed to using what we have at our whim.

We decided to move to Tennessee permanently to be close to my mom. It only took us a few days to find a big enough piece of land to start building our house on. It was an added bonus that Kyler was able to find land with a waterfall. Buying the property and building the actual home took a bit longer, but we stayed in one of the nearby properties that my father purchased through Sheriff's sale, until our house was finished.

We could have stayed with my mother, but the cabin was way too small for something like that. Having our own space is an absolute blessing when your men like to make you crawl around and beg for them to fuck you. I willingly get to my knees and do it every time, too.

My mom decided to keep The Maxton Foundation permanently set up on the land with her cabin. There was enough acreage surrounding it to build several apartment buildings toward the back of the property for anyone seeking safe housing. It was something she requested. Seeing her so passionate about helping others makes me so proud of her. This has always been the kind of person she is—caring, compassionate, and dependable.

The last year has been a wild ride. I never would have dreamed we would be able to help so many people in such a small amount of time, but word of The Maxton Foundation made its way through the criminal underground fairly quickly, thanks to a few brothers I know. Just last week, a woman and her mother showed up from South Carolina. She got into some trouble while attending college and wound up with the wrong circle of people. They needed a quick out, so they ended up here.

The area surrounding the property has been thoroughly secured by Barrett and the small security team he hired to keep watch over everything. He invested in all of the top-of-the-line equipment to protect anyone who shows up here. We have a higher risk with the type of people the survivors coming here are running from, but so far, we haven't run into any issues.

We went back to Braxton Falls for a few days after we brought my mom down here so we could get our house all packed up and prepare for the move. I wanted to tell Avery we would be relocating in person in hopes that she would come along too, but she said she needed to stay in Braxton Falls for a while. She was angry that the cops never investigated her parents' deaths but also thankful because Damien was already dead.

Putting distance between us wasn't something I wanted, but she needed space to process everything, and I respected her too much to push that boundary. We Facetimed every day until she randomly showed up at the cabin one day to tell us she moved to Tennessee.

Avery was extremely nervous about seeing my mom again. She wasn’t sure how it would go since finding out we are sisters. My mom sat down with her the first day she was here and reassured her that there was nothing to worry about. She’s even gone out of her way to be there for Avery when she was upset about her mom and needed someone to talk to. I know that my mother will never fill that maternal role for her, but she is there to provide support, which makes me happy.

Avery tried dating Reese and ultimately decided she wasn’t ready for that level of commitment. They’re still close and talk almost daily but haven’t taken the leap again. Since Avery’s moved here, Reese has been down to visit a few times, and I’m secretly hoping they will end up together once everything is said and done.

Together, Avery and I opened up the box from her parents the day she showed up at the cabin. Inside was a map showing the location of Rogue and a whole stack of photos of Avery and her parents. She cried for a few hours after looking at them, thankful her parents thought to set some aside like this. There were also baby pictures of me.

There were hospital photos of the Stones holding me as a newborn, smiling down upon me. A picture of me in the nursery they had in their now burned-down home and many others.

Along with the photos, the box contained a sealed package. When we opened it, we found my birth certificate and another note addressed to Avery. I guess my birth name was Alexandra. It feels weird to think about the possibility of being called anything other than Callie.

Avery took the note to read in her own time. She wasn't in the right space to open it in front of me, and I don't blame her. I’m not sure if she’s read it or not, but whatever it says is for her and her alone.

It's been one year since we blew Rogue to bits, and I thought it was the perfect time for us to have a housewarming party. My mother and Avery are here, of course, as well as Reese and some of the women my mother knew from Rogue. After we set up The Maxton Foundation, a few of them asked if they could be part of it as well. They’ve formed a nice little support group, and seeing my mom smiling with friends is the best feeling.

I want to announce another special surprise today. My men don't know it yet, but I decided to have my last name changed. You can't legally marry three men, so I took an alternate route. I am now Callie Monroe.

My mom and Avery walk into the kitchen laughing and bring me back to the moment. They grab some of the food I placed on the counter and take it outside. We have tables set up, and the festivities are about to begin.

I sprinkle some paprika over the deviled eggs and glance down at the tray, satisfied that I was able to make a whole meal without Seb's help. He normally finds a way to insert himself into the kitchen because he knows cooking is not my forte. I don’t complain because it’s the perfect way to spend time with each other.

I grab the tray of eggs and walk outside to meet everyone, smiling at the sight before me. A party is a simple thing I think a lot of people take for granted. We had parties at Rogue, but they were always controlled by the men. They only gave us the illusion of having any kind of control, but everyone here looks so happy.

Reese and Avery are sitting next to my mom, and it looks like Reese is deep into one of her stories. My men are all seated at a table not far from me, so I walk over to them, determined to share the news. When I get close, Kyler pulls me onto his lap by my waist and holds me there while they continue their conversation. He's always trying to get his hands on me in one way or another.

I clear my throat to get everyone's attention, and all eyes land on me as they take their seats at their tables and grow quiet. The new house has a giant backyard, so it has plenty of room for all of our guests. Ky lets go of me, and I stand up to address the room.

"Thank you all for coming to celebrate with us. It's been one year since our lives changed abruptly, and over the past year, I've seen so many of you grow in the most incredible ways. It's been such a huge blessing to be here with you all and see the work The Maxton Foundation has been able to accomplish in such a short time. Aside from the initial bunch of women from Rogue, we have been able to help 62 others in just one year. We have also made plans to potentially expand our reach to other locations across the country.”

I look over at my mom to see her smiling and holding her hands under her chin. This is a huge accomplishment for her, and I’m so proud of the way she has been running things. She has done an amazing job building a place where people feel safe enough to confide in.

I wave a hand at our house. “We were lucky to find the land to build our home so close to the cabin. I do want to take a moment to give a special thank you to the three men who came into my life and changed everything. You three are everything a girl could ever ask for, and I love you all so much. As you know, I was never supposed to have the Ashford name, and the Michaels name was forced on me."

I look over at my mother again, not trying to hurt her feelings. She beams at me with approval, nodding slightly to encourage me to continue. I talked with her before the party to make sure she would be okay with me making the announcement this way, and she was beyond excited.

"I would like to officially announce that as of yesterday, my legal name is now Callie Monroe."

Gasps spread through the crowd before everyone begins clapping and cheering. I look down at each of my men, and they stare back at me in shock. Kyler stands up next to me before grabbing my cheeks and planting a kiss on my lips. When he pulls back, I'm spun around into Barrett's arms, and his mouth also lands on mine.

Sebastian is last. He reaches out to grab my hand and pulls me into him; his hand slides down and lands on my lower back before he leans in to kiss me. The crowd hoots and hollers around us, and I blush.

"You took the Monroe name?" Seb asks as he pulls back. Barrett and Kyler are both standing next to us, looking quizzically.

"Is that okay?" Nerves instantly fill me, and I worry that I may have acted in haste. This was the name of their foster mother. Maybe I went too far, and I should have asked first.

"It's more than okay, Callie." Tears well up in Seb's eyes.

"It's the best gift you could have ever given us." Barrett grabs one of my hands and squeezes it.

"We all chose to be Monroe's, and the fact that you did too means more than you could ever know." Kyler gives me a half smile.

My heart is so full as I look at each of them again. "I love you all so much. Thank you for kidnapping me."

Each of them tells me they love me too, and Kyler makes a joke about drugging me and taking me back to the pool house in Braxton Falls for fun. I'm not against the idea. Being kidnapped was the best thing that could have ever happened. These three men healed me just like I healed them. We were always meant to be with one another, even if it was a bit of an unconventional way to start our journey.

Avery runs over and steals me from my men to give me a big hug. "Cals, you sneaky bitch! I can't believe you didn't tell me you planned on changing your last name!"

I squeeze her tightly, thankful to have her support through everything.

"I'll make it up to you with mimosas this Sunday at brunch."

She eyes me before shrugging and nodding. "Fine, but you won't always be able to win me over with brunch." I laugh, knowing damn well that's not true.

We all spend the next several hours eating, dancing, and having the best time with friends and family as we celebrate the lives we’ve all built for ourselves. One by one, people head out, and the party begins to wind down for the evening.

Reese throws Avery over her shoulder at one point and forcefully walks her to her car. Avery had too many cocktails and started shamelessly grinding all over Reese. I overheard Reese whisper something about Avery being tied up and begging for forgiveness and took that as my cue to mind my own business.

My mother is the last one here helping me clean up some of the mess by bringing the leftover food inside and putting it into the refrigerator. "I'm going to head out, LeeLee. The party was wonderful."

"Thank you for helping me with everything, Momma."

"I'm so proud of the woman you've become, Callie." She leans in to kiss me on the cheek before waving goodbye to the guys and seeing herself out.

Part of me feels guilty that she goes back to the cabin alone when I have a house full of love. I hope that one day, she’s able to put herself out there again and allow someone to treat her the way the Monroe brothers treat me.

Now that everyone has left, my men and I settle into the living room to watch a movie before bed. I walk over and sit on Barrett's lap, wrapping an arm around his neck and snuggling into him.

"Princess, there's one more thing we have to do today."

A mischievous grin spreads across my face. "What's that?"

"You know exactly what it is." His eyes darken and flick down to my lips before he looks back up at me again.

"Hmm, I can't for the life of me figure out what you're talking about."

"Being a brat will get you punished." He leans in and places a gentle kiss on my neck before whispering in my ear. "Strip so we can use you, Callie Monroe."

Chills spread over my body, and my eyes dart around the room to where Kyler and Seb were sitting. They aren't in their seats anymore; instead, they are walking toward us, quickly freeing themselves from their clothes. Instantly, my entire body lights up in anticipation.

I pull my shirt over my head and reach a hand around to unclasp my bra, letting it fall to the floor. Then I stand and push my pants and underwear to the ground before stepping out of them just in time for a body to close in on me.

Hands wrap around my waist, forcing me to lean into the touch. My back presses up against Sebastian's stomach, and his hand slides up my torso before he wraps his fingers around my neck.

"Are you ready to be a good little fuck toy for us?" Seb growls in my ear, and I nod eagerly.

"Yes, sir."

He walks us toward the couch until my knees come into contact with someone else's. I expect to find Barrett in front of me, but instead, my eyes land on a now-seated Kyler, who is stroking himself with nothing but desire in his gaze.

"Sit on his cock like the desperate little slut you are. I'm sure your pussy is already greedy and dripping." Seb pushes me forward, and I waste no time straddling Kyler and sinking down on him.

"Fuck, wanderer, you're always so tight and wet." Kyler strokes the side of my face with his hand before trailing his thumb along my bottom lip. "You take me so well."

Once I'm fully seated, he grabs my hips and begins thrusting into me. I moan in delight, letting my eyes fall closed, and just as I find myself forgetting it's not just the two of us in the room, my head is jerked backward.

My eyes open to see Barrett looking down at me with his fingers tangled in my hair. "I want to see you fall apart for him, princess. Show me what a dirty little slut you are for us."

I groan and try to pull my head from his grip, but he digs his fingers in tighter. I wince at the pain just as Kyler thrusts into me again, and my pussy spasms around him. Pleasure builds when Barrett reaches around to tweak one of my nipples with his free hand .

"She loves it when you make it hurt," Kyler tells Barrett, making him chuckle.

"Our pain slut," Barrett answers, once again, like I'm not sandwiched between the two of them.

He grips my hair tighter, watching the way my eyes light up from the mixture of pain and pleasure. I feel another hand on me and am taken aback for a moment because Kyler's hands are still on my hips, and Barrett's hands are also occupied.

Sebastian casually toys with the clitoral hood piercing I got about six months ago, and I whimper from the overwhelming sensation. Getting pierced was one of the best choices I’ve ever made. It makes everything so much more intense, not like it wasn’t already before.

"Look at you, so perfect," Kyler praises, and it brings me right to the edge.

The heat in my core builds, and I tighten around Kyler's cock. My breathing picks up, and my heart slams in my chest when he thrusts into me faster. Sebastian stops playing with my piercing and starts rubbing my clit. I fall over the edge while looking right into Barrett's eyes.

"That's it. Be a good girl and come for me," Kyler says as I lose every bit of restraint I have left.

My body explodes, and I ride out my high with him praising me. Barrett watches with his burning gaze while I struggle to catch my breath. I hear Kyler grunt, and the next thing I know, his warm release fills me just as Barrett releases his grip on my hair.

I look at Kyler and immediately slam my lips against his, consuming the groans and sounds of pleasure he makes. His tongue twists with mine, and after a few minutes of losing myself in him, I pull back.

Hands grip my waist, and I'm pulled off of Kyler and placed in a standing position between his legs. Before I can object to the new placement, I'm folded in half. My chest falls over Kyler's legs diagonally, and my face ends up between the legs of the man sitting next to him, Sebastian.

I look up at Seb, and he grabs my head to guide my mouth to his cock. He's not gentle when he slams himself into my throat, making me gag. I can’t even protest if I wanted to at this point because I can barely breathe.

Seb runs his fingers through my hair, gripping tight enough to control my movements with his hand while he pushes and pulls my head up and down on his length. I do my best to relax my throat and let him use me.

A gentle hand lands on my lower back, rubbing it to help keep me calm, and I know it's Kyler because Seb and Barrett aren't typically gentle when it comes to bedroom activities. Another hand slams down on my ass, and my throat constricts around Seb's cock when I try to cry out.

"Beg me to make you come again, princess."

"She can't talk right now. She's a little busy," Seb says, and I respond by shaking my ass.

I know Barrett is standing behind me, and he chuckles. "Look at our girl, always so desperate. One brother wasn't enough for you?"

I whine around Seb, and Barrett takes it as his personal invitation to fuck me. I feel the cool metal of each one of his piercings slide into my wet center as Seb picks up his pace, pumping in and out of my throat.

The two of them set a brutal pace, with Barrett slapping my ass between thrusts. Kyler continues to rub my back, reassuring me of his presence between the rough fucking the other two are giving me.

I feel myself growing hot from the inside again. Seb pulls my head off of him long enough for me to catch my breath, and drool drips down my chin as he holds my head suspended above his cock.

"Such a messy little whore for us."

"Yes, sir," I say through rough breaths.

Barrett's hand slams down on my ass again, and I spasm around his cock. I'm getting so close, and by now, he must know it. The three of them know my body better than I do.

I'm confused as to why Seb hasn't pushed my mouth back down on him again, but when I look down, I find my answer, he is pumping his cock in his hand, working himself up while watching the drool drip down my chin. He loves seeing me messy.

"Please," I moan to whoever will listen, not even knowing what I'm asking for at this point. All I know is that my body is so worked up I'm about to lose it.

My mouth is shoved back onto Sebastian's cock, and he holds me in place as I gag around him. He knows if I need him to let go, I will snap my fingers, but I won't bring myself to do it. I choke, black spots threatening my vision, but I force myself to stay conscious.

"You're going to swallow every drop, little toy. Don't drop any, or I'll make you lick it up."

I silently plead for him to give me everything he is willing to, and he does. Without another word, he finds his release, coming down my throat. I don't waste a single drop, swallowing every bit as the darkness begins to take over my sight.

He pulls out of me, and I take a huge, gasping breath. Barrett's hand slams down on my ass again, and I scream, my pussy convulsing around him. It's all I need to let the pleasure consume me, and my body erupts. I clamp down on him, and the feeling takes over.

"Come on my cock like a good slut, princess."

I do exactly what he tells me to, and he finds his release, shuddering behind me and filling me up just like Kyler did not long ago. He slowly pulls himself out, one piercing at a time, and when I go to sit up, Kyler's hand pushes down, keeping me in place.

I don't even have to look behind me to know that Barrett is back there watching the mixture of his release, Kyler's, and mine all dripping out of me. It should make me feel dirty, but it makes me feel like a fucking goddess. I love being owned by them.

I feel something warm, wiping the come away after a few moments as one of them cleans me up. Once Kyler feels satisfied, I’ve been cared for, he lets me up, and I stand next to all of them.

"That was amazing," I say, looking around the room at the three men I love more than anything.

Being together and having this family unit is more than I ever could have dreamed of. They fill every single part of me in different ways. I’m truly the luckiest girl in the world. Having the four of us here to learn and grow from one another is something most people never get to experience in their lives.

We don’t want children any time soon, but I could see myself having a family with them one day if that's what we all decide. I don’t know what that dynamic would even look like.

An idea pops into my head. "I think we should get a dog," I blurt out, and the three of them laugh. Kyler grabs his clothes, tossing Barrett his in the process.

"You have a dog already, princess," Barrett jokes, and Kyler walks past him, punching him in the gut.

"You follow her around just as much as I do," Ky says, clearly annoyed.

"You know you love being a good little boy for her, Ky," Barrett teases.

"Stop fighting," Seb interjects. "If Callie wants a dog, we will get a dog."

"Really?" My eyes well up in disbelief .

"Sure, trouble. The two of you can have matching collars." Seb smirks while pulling his clothes on.

"That is not funny. I'm not wearing a collar." I cross my arms over my chest.

"Sorry, no dog then." He shrugs, and I look over at Barrett.

"Don't look at me, princess. I like the idea of you wearing a collar." Barret grins, and when I look at Kyler, he also shrugs.

"Of course, this would be the one thing you all agree on." I shake my head, knowing damn well the idea of wearing a collar for them only turns me on. "Fine."

"That's our good girl," Kyler teases.

I don't miss the fact that they've all gotten dressed again and left me completely naked. Eventually, we will all go to our rooms for the night, but spending time together beforehand has become one of our nightly rituals.

"Do I get to put my clothes back on?" I ask, already knowing the answer.

"No," they all say in unison as the beginning credits for the movie start. I didn't even notice one of them pressing the play button.

Sebastian and Barrett pull me onto the couch with one of them on either side of me while Kyler takes a seat on the floor, grabbing one of my feet to give me a foot rub. I snuggle in comfortably between my men, loving the way it feels to have them all around me.

"I love you," I tell them, one by one .

I don't know where our journey is going to take us, but I know we will be on it together. What started as revenge turned into so much more. I fell in love with my kidnappers, and they fell for me. I’m thankful for it every single day.

The End