When Alrick got back into the cottage. The women appeared to be finished settling Kelly and Eddie in. Now, they chatted around a pot of tea. It became clear Eden directed the conversation. Jessie listened from her crouched position on the edge of the sofa. He felt the need to come in. Alrick offered her a polite escape by making excuses.
“Jessie, hon. I’m sorry, ladies. But are we done? If we are. Then we need to go. There’re things we need to deal with tonight. I’ve received updates on several ongoing things. We must make some decisions for tomorrow.” Jessie perked up at his words. Yes, he was saving her from something. He wasn’t sure what, though.
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Alrick and Jessie made a late-night raid of the packhouse kitchens. He ensured there was a note left for Bonnie. It apologized for the dishes in the sink and hardship from the missing food. With their food haul in their hands, the pair returned to the Alpha apartment. The food decorated the coffee table in the sitting room. Alrick looked at it, then at Jessie. “Should be get your things? Or eat first?” Jessie made that conflicted face. “Why don’t we get it now? Then eat. I don’t know about you, but I’ll feel stuffed from all this. Once that happens, I don’t think I’ll want to move.” She saw Alrick get an odd look on his face. “The last time you looked like that. You contradicted me.” She remembered now that he’d said it bought
Jessie awoke feeling relaxed and warm. Whendid shefallasleep?She sat up and looked around her.She panickedat first.Jessierelaxedasshe rememberedthelast night.They’d capturedKevin, and they’re safe from him. Alrick wanted to deal with issues that plagued her people. He expected her to help, but how did she do that? The Luna, she wasn’t ready forbeingthat.Sheknew nothingabout being the Luna he expected. Sheneedededucationand would take yearsto get it.Gods, she would screw up her new life before it even started. She believed him now.The clothing in that enormous closet, he’d stopped lying to her, and heincludedher in his
Breakfast ended, and Alrick still felt the frosty nature Jessie emanated. “We should check in with the miners. See if it’s safe to enter yet. If not. There’s no point in standing out there waiting.” “True. If that’s the case, you can try to have a talk with Ashley. Or check on the search for my brother and his band of assholes.” Jessie busied herself gathering up her dishes. She didn’t look at Alrick. “Fine. I’ve put off dealing with her. Do you want to be there?” “Why would I want to be involved? No. My relationship with Ashley is di
Jessie followed Alrick to asmall trailer. She figured itwas an office.These endeavours needed organizationfor people’s safety.One of her grandfathers died in an accident. That accident happened in this mine.Shefeltconfidentintheknowledgethemine’s safe to enter.Once inside, Jessie sawthe crowded interior. Boxes, papers, computers, and what she assumed were maps.The wallsappeared covered in maps and things.Jessie dismissed these things,knowing she’d find no meaning in them.She saw a grey-haired man standing behind a large table.He looked up when the door opened. He’d been in the mine earlier.The mine’s dust covered his clothing in patches.S
Alrick returned to the packhouse with Jessie in tow. In the packhouse’s office, Alrick scanned the documents. Alrick locked the original documents away in a safe for their safekeeping. He’d use the copies to verify everything. He didn’t want to leave the originals on his desk. Anyone could take them. “Alright, I’m sending a message to my agent. He’s a lawyer that deals with my real estate transactions. He deals with the various rights attached to them. We’ll get to the rest of our issues after.” “Wait, how much land do you that? Why would you need an agent?” “It’s a complicated legal mess otherwise. The time it takes up is lengthy
A few last words, Ashley left with to search out Craig. She wasn’t happy. Ashley looked as if she were a cat who ate the cream. She’s planning something. This didn’t sit well with Jessie. Alrick appeared, unaware of the next issue with this woman. “Bonnie. Are you alright?” Ashley finally left. Jessie stepped into the kitchen. She watched Bonnie. “Are you hurt?” “You are such a dear. You’re sweet for asking, thank you. I’m not hurt. My nerves are just in top gear. Ashley overstepped her position. I think she believes if she acts as she believes a Luna acts like, then Alrick will change his mind on who his mate is. The woman is a fool. I swear
Alrick left the dining room and hid in his office. He wanted to be with Jessie, but it was true. He’d things to do. Messages to return, documents to sign, not to mention talking with Craig. He needed to give Craig a heads up about Ashley. Sitting at his desk, Alrick took out his cellphone and answered several messages before biting the bullet and calling Craig. Craig had enough on his plate already. Alrick felt guilty about needing to pass more to him. “Hey, you see Ashley yet?” “Not yet. Why?”&nb
Jessie’s consciousness slowly returned to her. The world around her looked different. Grey and hazy. She frowned, sat up on the bed. The voice called to her again. It wasn’t far from its sound. But the voice sounded off. Like it’d an echo somehow. Jessie climbed out of bed. She followed the noise out of the apartment. Jessie noticed the packhouse was silent. No one was about. She figured everyone must be sleeping. Following the voice out through the kitchen. The night was dark. It’s unnaturally dark. There was no wind, nothing moved. It was like everything was dead. The mist was thicker outside, giving everything softened edges. Then it hit her.A quick lookup. Stars, but no moon. No moon meant she was in the Dream Realm. Her heart picked up its pace at this discover