Chapter 18

Emma

The moment I realize Jay has gone and Alex is on his knees in front of me, I throw myself at him, wrapping my arms around his body and almost pushing him over, but right now I don’t care because the moment I’m in his arms I feel safe and protected.

“Alex, is that really you? Please tell me your real?” please don’t let this be in my head.

“It’s me, sweetheart, I’m real, I’m here, and you’re OK.” Oh, thank the Moon Goddess. I hear my dad’s voice, but I can’t make sense of what he’s saying, I’m only focused on Alex and his arms that are wrapped around me. Too soon, he tries to peel my arms away from him, but I’m not ready to let him go yet, so instead, I tighten my hold on him.

“Please don’t leave me!” Alex looks at me but doesn’t say a word, and I’m scared that he’s going to pull away from me at any moment, but he doesn’t, instead, he scoops me up in his arms and carries me to the lounge before setting me down in front of one of the love seats.