Chapter Twenty
Flame
Absolute shitshow. That’s the best way to describe what’s just happened. Why Jasmine thought what she did was a good idea, I’ll never know. And now Wrath and I have got to go and talk to our son and explain what’s happened. On his goddamn birthday.
What was just revealed is something that is going to impact us all. I can already tell it’s affecting Wrath, Shadow, and Blaze. Not like I would expect anything less. They all suspected Sera didn’t have a good time growing up with Patricia, but I don’t think any of them imagined it was quite this bad.
I suspected something after my conversation with Blade the other day, so part of me was prepared for it. I just wasn’t expecting it to be quite this bad. Wrath is currently on a mission to get to Cam. He’s speed-walking down the corridor towards Tech’s cave.
Reaching the door, it opens from the inside, and Tech is standing there. Looking worried. We enter after Tech, and we find Cam sitting at one of Tech’s stations. On the screen in front of him is The Common Room.
“You don’t need to say anything. I watched it all.” Cam says, as he turns around to face us. Looking a lot older than his twelve years.
“I’m sorry, son.” Wrath starts to say.
“No Dad. You are not going to stand there and apologize. After what I just saw, I want nothing to do with Jasmine again. She’s proven she’s just as bad as my Mom.”
Fuck, I hate this. Why couldn’t Jasmine have just put the bullshit to one side for Cam? He’s done nothing but open his arms to her, despite everything he’s been through. Instead, she decided to play games. Why the hell did she have to be more like her sister than we thought?
“I’m sorry this happened on your birthday.” I say, as I walk towards him.
“Me too, but I’m not going to let it ruin it. I know you all need to go and talk, so I’m going to go back to the party with Tech.”
He’s so mature and grown up. I can’t believe he’s only twelve. I’m a lucky fucker to have him as my son. That’s for sure. Watching, he stands and starts to walk out, with Tech following behind him.
“I’ve got this.” Tech says as he leaves.
With them both back on their way to the party, I know we need to go into Church and talk with Sera. I know my husband is going to need me now more than ever. This is going to impact him a lot.
“Ready babe?” I ask.
“Not in this lifetime.” He replies, his entire body tight with tension.
Despite his words, he starts walking towards Church. When we get in view of the room, I see Blaze, Shadow, Wreck, and Mama June all standing outside. No doubt waiting for us. No one looks like they”re ready for what”s about to happen, but I know we”re all still going to walk in there and hear Sera’s story. I know once we”ve all heard what she”s had to say, none of us will ever be the same. The little we already heard has changed us all.
“No matter what that girl tells you, do not give her your pity; she”s like my Blade. She”s a survivor, and you all need to treat her as such.” Mama June tells us all, looking serious.
We all nod our heads in agreement. She”s right. Sera survived whatever hell Patricia put her through, and now she”s here with us, where she belongs. I”m also pretty certain she”s well on her way to becoming Blade”s Ol’ Lady. She”s his perfect match. They understand and care about one another, and I couldn”t be happier for them both. They both deserve to have that one person who makes them beyond happy, who understands them, and who loves them despite their flaws.