Page 189 of The Alpha and His Song: Volume One

It made me feel better. Of course, they’d just put it on their tab. The Daniels family had tabs everywhere. They had to be some kind of something related to someone important. Google was going to have to come through for me on this.

Paddle boarding was fun, but we didn’t get in the ocean. We did when we got back to the house though. I felt at home. Sassy was singing a beautiful tune. I’d never felt more at home than I had in the ocean. It was crazy, but I felt I could tell Caspian was far away somewhere in the water too.

Actually, I’d swear all my brothers were in the ocean, which is crazy. It’s just how I felt, and I loved it. I loved feeling like I could feel them. It wasn’t possible, but at least it felt nice. The rest of the trip flew by.

I really liked JJ and Jules. They were a lot of fun. We traveled all over the place. The ferry ride was so exciting. I’d gotten Keaton riled up somehow in the lighthouse. I wasn’t sure how, but I wanted to repeat it. The thrill of getting caught did make it all really exciting.

I was going to send Immy a thank you card for packing my suitcase. I thought she was crazy at first, but now I could see her ways. She was definitely officially in charge of my wardrobe. I was exhausted from our long day.

I had more energy than ever, but it’s like my body wasn’t used to it. I went up to take a nap and woke up in fog. I groaned, “Don’t we have a limit on this dream?” Valdoma laughed, “I can come as often as I want. I see you are sun kissed and happy. You resisted. Fascinating.”

I grumbled, “My dreams are getting weirder. You keep showing up and my abusive ex is showing up and singing creepy songs. Like so very creepy. Somehow you are better than him and his creepy ass songs.”

Valdoma smiled, “Does it not entice you at all? A beautiful call to be bad?” I snorted, “What? No, it’s just creepy. I was moving against my will. In no way was it enticing.” Her eyes lit up, “That’s so interesting.”

This woman evaluated me, then the creepy song started again. Valdoma complained, “AH! They are messing with my research. How irritating.” I muttered, “And creepy.” Valdoma smiled, “But not enticing.” I snorted, “Definitely not.”

Luke appeared and Valdoma disappeared into a puff of smoke that he didn’t notice. I commented, “My, my, my, you are unobservant.” Luke said, “I have no idea what you are talking about. You got into the ocean, you STUPID girl! Now, even my father agrees with me, it’s time for you to come home. We can’t have them finding you, and now they will be looking. Do you live to make my life more difficult?”

I mockingly retorted, “You caught me. I just LIVE to annoy you. I think of you on my everyday choices and how best to annoy you.” I stuck my tongue out at him then demanded, “Stop stalking me, if you’re annoyed, I got in the ocean.”

Luke grabbed me yelling, “YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!” I pushed him away, “I simply went for a swim. I didn’t do anything wrong! You’re insane. Literally. Get help. Not that I think you should be anywhere but a padded cell in solitary unable to hurt anyone again, but I’m sure you don’t think that.”

Luke warned, “You’ll regret these words soon enough.” My ex began to hum again. I closed my eyes and mentally hummed the song Caspian told me to. Sassy’s hissing got louder and louder. Eventually Luke stopped staring at me astonished.

My ex hissed, “I had a backup plan this time, you’re going to pay for everything. Delana has pulled away from me, and it’s all your fault.” I snorted, “Sure, I haven’t met her but it’s my fault. God, you’re such a classic abuser and narcissist. Accept your own faults in situations.”

“If you like Delana so much, leave me alone. Be the man she deserves. Actually, no, you can’t do that. So, let her go. You suck and you’re delusional. You literally claimed you killed her son. There is no hope for you and that woman.”

I opened my eyes when I heard a crash. I screamed as Keaton jumped out the window. Jules grabbed me, but I got out of her grasp and ran to the window to see Keaton running ridiculously fast. My boyfriend was obviously chasing someone. I sighed in relief knowing he was ok.

I snorted and turned around, “Did Key just make a three story jump and land it? What is he? A superhero? Did he do a superhero landing?” Jules smiled, “You should call him that when they come back inside. There was a burglar that got in. We heard them up here.”

I paled, knowing Luke’s back up plan was actually in this house. That wasn’t good. Jules added, “The guys used to make that jump all the time. It drove Lexi and Allie, JJ’s mom, nuts. They know where to jump to make multiple jumps down.”

I sighed in relief, “That makes sense. No one could land a three story jump.” Except that Keaton had and Jules was lying. There was nothing to land on outside that window but grass. I gasped and rubbed my head. Jules asked, “Are you ok?” I assured her, “I’m fine.”

I shoved Keaton’s insane jump that defied logic, gravity, and serious injury laws, out of my mind. I asked, “Did you hear a wolf roar?” Jules shrugged, “There are wolves around here.” I snorted, “They’re apparently everywhere. I’m beginning to think I’m a wolf whisperer and I draw them to me.” Jules smirked but didn’t call me crazy like she should.

The two of us went downstairs and waited. After a while Keaton ran in. My boyfriend grabbed me asking, “Are you ok? Did he hurt you?” I asked, “Are the police coming?” Keaton said, “My Uncle was here to see JJ, he’s handling it.”

Of course, his uncle was here to handle it. It’s official there were mob ties everywhere. My brother, the Daniels, the Millers, whatever JJ’s last name was, and probably the Conners. I should’ve asked Melanie, she definitely knew the answer. Did I care that my boyfriend was definitely in the mob? Not in the slightest. There really was something wrong with me.

I whispered, “It was Luke’s friend.” Keaton asked, “How do you know that?” I said, “I think my subconscious knows because obviously Luke doesn’t actually invade my dreams. That would be crazy, even if I swear he did.”

Jules, JJ, and Keaton all exchanged looks. I quickly said, “It’s not actually possible. Don’t worry guys, I’m probably just being paranoid. I’m sure that guy isn’t even friends with Luke. Honestly, I don’t see how he has friends. Luke’s the worst.”

“It’s more than likely someone in this town who didn’t know that he was breaking into the people’s house who own the town. Poor guy was probably a bored teenager who thought the house was empty.” I didn’t really believe that, but it could be true.

They all looked at each other, and I knew they didn’t believe that either. I rubbed my arms. Jules asked, “Are you ok?” I shivered, “He was just standing above me like a weirdo. If you guys didn’t hear him then...”

Keaton cut in, “We did.” I continued, “And that song is so creepy.” Jules agreed, “It really is.” They heard it too? What the hell is Luke doing? I melted in Keaton. JJ urged, “Let’s get on the plane.” I asked, “We’re leaving?”

Keaton answered, “We need to get back, and figure out what that guy was doing.” I asked, “Well, don’t we have to wait for the jet to get back since your uncle has it?” JJ explained, “My dad took our plane.” Of course, they had a plane too. I nodded and went to go pack.

I went back into the room Keaton and I had been staying in, with shaking hands. Keaton wrapped his arms around me. My boyfriend whispered, “I will keep you safe.” I started to cry, “If it weren’t for you….” Keaton interrupted, “Then you would’ve woken up, and fought him off.”

I wiped my tears knowing he was right, I could fight back now because Melanie taught me how. I kissed his cheek, “Thank you.” Keaton kissed me, “Anytime.” We were out of that house in record time. I grabbed Keaton’s thigh in the car.