Chapter 138

"What are you looking for Keegan? Did you lose something?"

"Nah, your mom said she was scared and I'm here to check for Boogeyman. But now that you're here I'm sure you'll take good care of her huh?" Keegan kneels before putting his hand on Harley's shoulder. The kid grinned at him.

"You sure? But my sister is the bravest..."

"Your sister?" Keegan raised his question carefully.

"Oh-oh..."

When Lexie heard it she gave a deep exhale. "Okay, you catch our lies." She pulled Harley close for a hug, telling him that it was okay. That Keegan is a good friend of hers and their secret is safe with him. "Harley's real name is Cody and he is my little brother. Half-brother."

Keegan's mind went back to when they talked about her family. He seemed to remember that she hated her stepdad a lot, and there were times when she told him that the man would look at her in a bad way and that was why Keegan took her out on their little outings, to help her cope with her