Once Rejected, Thrice Accepted
Chapter 73

I was allowed to finally go home the next day. Charles and Ryder were heading out the next day but had plans to return in just a few weeks to help us get rid of that pack once and for all. I was just glad that Ryder scars were healed completely, and he looked like nothing ever happened. His insides, like mine, were scared up with no one even knowing. We would have to heal those scars ourselves with some help from friends and loved ones but it was a rough road. Ryder told me as we were saying our goodbyes that he was going to be just as strong and as brave as I was. He may have gotten another bone crushing hug where he ended up covered in my tears.

"So what's first on your agenda?" Duncan asked as he carried me against his chest. He refused to put me down in a wheelchair or a vehicle. I didn't mind though. The fresh air and the scents of my mates were helping with healing more than that damn room did. "Chinese." I answered right as my stomach grumbled. "We have to work on their food in there. Geez. I know there are diet restrictions but your sick and wounded need more to get their bodies better."

"I will look into it. I took a bite of your chicken the other night and it was bone dry with no taste." Leo scowled. "I will also put an order in for some Chinese. What do you want?" "Don't ask that. You will regret it." Lucas teased as I threw a glare his way.

"Everything. I also want pizza, cheese sticks, and cookie dough ice cream." I clapped my hands together. "I wanna eat so much I can't wear any pants for the rest of the night."

"Do it." Lucas ordered with a growl. "I think it should be a pants free night for all of us."

"Lucas, you know what the doctor said about her exerting herself too much." Leo scolded him as he kept his face in his phone doing the ordering.

"I never said she had to do anything. She can be our pillow princess tonight." Lucas grabbed my ankle making Duncan and I move closer. "What do you say, Princess? Wanna lay there and take everything we give you without complaint? Wanna let us take care of you, love you, and make you come over and over again?"

I gulped. "Yes, please."

"See. Order the dang food, pay the extra for the rush fee, and let's get this party started." Lucas ripped me out of Duncans arms and ran the rest of the way to the house.

I was ready to be home but I wasn't ready for Erin, Britt, and Jackson to be there. "Guess it's a good thing Leo knows to order extra." I growled keeping my glare on a horrible looking Jackson. "Let's head in so I can sit down to do this talk but when the food gets here no one speaks until I am so full I can barely breathe."

"Deal Sis. I am right there with ya." She kissed my cheek. "I didn't want to let Dad in without talking to you first. Coming inside to see him would have been worse."

"Agreed."

Duncan opened the door letting Lucas in first so he could sit me on the couch to get comfy before I had to face some more family drama. Duncan made sure to get me my favorite water cup with tons of ice and some flavoring. I was over plain water in the hospital, but I couldn't have caffeine again just yet. I needed it for these conversations to help keep my calm so I had to hope they would be ready for me to take a flying leap at a shit for brains sperm donor.

"Ok now that we are all here and situated what are we talking about today?" I kept my eyes on Erin knowing he was the one to want to get this over with. He had to leave tomorrow as well since King Charles left today with his warriors and a few new prisoners including Emily.

"Don't look at me. I didn't call this meeting." Erin threw his hands up. Britt did the same so to my surprise it was Jackson.

He must have realized we all had turned toward him. He was standing by the end of the couch with his head down, shoulders hunched forward, and hands stuffed into his pockets. When he looked up you could see the big bags under his eyes which were also bloodshot from what seemed to be tears.

"Gemma, I..." He took a deep stuttering breath. "I am so sorry for being a failure all of your life including now. I am such an idiot. I don't know why I do these things like saying things without thinking or bringing people into our lives that are only out to hurt us. I am such a shitty father. You and Britt deserve so much better."

We stared at him in silence as his sobs started. I didn't know what to say or even how to act. He admitted to his wrong doings, and it was all the truth from what I could tell. But something felt off. Was he doing this because the came up with it or did someone mention he was going to lose us both if he didn't admit he was a fuck up? I wanted it to be the first because then it would be heart felt enough to let my guard down but if someone had to tell him to do better or even to admit his wrong doings then he didn't think they were wrong doings in the first place.

"Son, I think an explanation about what happened after their mother died would help them understand." Erin walked over to him and put his arm around him. "Then the girls can explain where they are with everything. Communication is key." "Ok." He sniffled.

"Foods here." Leo yelled from the kitchen.

I looked around at everyone and rolled my eyes. "Fine we can talk more and hash out our feelings like girls but first food. No one better touch my beef and broccoli or Ill stab you with my chopstick."

"Whatever." Britt rolled her eyes and helped me get off the couch. "Erin, Dad join us. They always order so much food and we deserve some time without focusing on our many issues."

I agreed. So did they.