Eagle Crest Hallows [2]

Jace

Without a word, I walk through the bathroom to get to the closet we shared. I find a bag and am almost brought to tears at the thought of doing what I'm doing again.

Rayah

I sigh and watch him just as Riley and Logan walk in, hearing Jace. "Daddy!" They smile and I look down, shaking my head.

Jace

I set the bag down and crouch, flashing a smile at the twins. I hug them but say nothing, not wanting to reveal anything in front of them.

Rayah

"Daddy whucha doin'?" Riley asks, looking at the bag. I run a hand through my hair and glance at them.

Jace

I swallow.

"Just putting some stuff away," I lie, "Daddy's gotta do something."

Rayah

She nods, still smiling and pushes some hair from her face. "Will you take us for ice cream tommarow?" She asks, giggling.

I swallow and shake my head, "No icecream." I spat without realizing.

She pouts and crosses her arms.

I look at the floor, not wanting to say anything more.

Jace

I glance up at Rayah before looking back to the twins.

"Sorry, Rye," I say.

Rayah

Logan looks at the bag sucpiciously. "Where are you going?" He asks, frowning. I lean against the frame on the bed and watch them.

Oh god....I'm gonna have to take care of twins by myself...

I facepalmed myself just thinking about it.

Jace

I flash a smile at him and sit back, looking down.

"Just away for a while," I say.

Rayah

"Why? Where?" He asks, still frowning.

Jace

I run a hand over my face, not sure what to say.

"Shouldn't you be in bed?" I ask, changing the subject.

Rayah

He smiles and points to me. "Mommy said we could stay awake." He giggles. I nod and flash a smile back. "She said she was stressed and needed company."

Jace

I glance up at Rayah before looking away.

"C-can you give your mother and I a few minutes?" I ask, looking down, "We need to talk."

Rayah

I roll my eyes and throw a pillow over my head, letting out a huff. Logan and Riley nod and chase eachother out of the room.