Chapter 43: Hunting Accident

**Jax**

The clock on the microwave ticked off another minute, and I glared at it as if I could make time stop. Or speed up. At this point, I didn't know which would put me out of my misery. I rubbed my hands over my face. Chloe, Trent, and the girls were sound asleep in their respective rooms. Piper was in the guest room a few feet from where I sat on the couch.

Sophie was staying in Isach and Abby's room for the time being. Those two had gotten a room at the Inn tonight so they could have privacy. Piper's other two sisters - Peyton and Sabella - had headed back to New Orleans as soon as the wedding was over, stating they had "business to attend to." Despite my hints, Piper hadn't offered any explanations about whatever business they had to deal with. In the grand scheme of things, that was the least of my worries.