Teaching Aleck (The Last Hangman MC #2)(65)

“You never know.” He chuckles. “I’m serious though, will you be okay?”

“Yes, Baby, we’ll both be okay. Don’t worry.” I stroke his cheek softly and bring his lips to me.

“I wish I didn’t have to go”

“I wish you didn’t have to either. Just come back to us in one piece and we’ll all be okay.”

“I’ll do my best.”

“Now, now, that’s not fair!” I pout making him chuckle.

“I promise, I’ll come back to you in one piece…and alive.” He cuts me off, the f*cker knew what I was going to say!

“You suck!”

“Uh no, Love, you’re the one doing the sucking.” He smirks.

“Dickhead!”

“You love my dick!”

I groan. “You’re infuriating!”

“But you love me.”

“Apparently so.” I smile at him and kiss him deeply. We both groan when his phone rings.

“I have to get that.”

“Okay, I’ll go make coffee.” I kiss his cheek and get up when he rolls off of me. I put on my robe, smiling as I wrap the tie around my waist and grin at Aleck. He winks at me and picks up his phone.

He joins me in the kitchen a few minutes later, fully dressed.

“You have to go now?”

“Yes, they are waiting for me. Rose is going to come over and drop Ally off.”

“Alright. I love you.”

“I love you too.” He leans down and kisses me hard and deeply, but too soon he breaks the kiss. “I’ll keep you updated whenever I can. Call me if you have any problems okay?”

“Okay, don’t worry, we’ll be okay.” I smile at him and see him to the door. He stops to kiss me again before getting on his bike. He waves at me as he drives out of the driveway. I wave back and smile to myself. I’m so lucky to finally have him in my life, the way it was always supposed to be.

******

Rose dropped off Ally mid-morning and we’ve been alternating between watching cartoons, eating and painting. She’s adorable and so chatty once she’s used to you, she’s amazing. I’m having such a good day, but I can’t stop that nagging feeling that something bad is going to happen to Aleck. It’s the first time since we’ve been together that he openly told me that he had to go on a run for the club, and that it might get messy. I hope they will all be okay.

We finished dinner not long ago and we settle down to watch another cartoon with popcorn and hot cocoa. Ally is cuddling into my side and has her tiny arm draped over my tummy. She’s the most precious thing ever. I smile looking at her, enjoying this moment. Even if Aleck isn’t here with us right now, I have a tiny piece of him cuddling up to me. I really could get used to this. Never in a million years did I imagine I’d be with someone who already has a kid. I always thought it would be weird to be in a relationship like this, but it isn’t at all. Sure, sometimes we can’t do what we want to do as there is a small human running around, but it never stops us from having fun, it’s just a different kind of fun. I don’t feel like I’m taking care of someone else’s kid and it’s slightly scary to me, we get on so well. It’s so different being a teacher to a parent type figure, but I wouldn’t change any of it. She’s a total sweetheart.

Everything is going smoothly, we’re having fun and enjoying the movie, until we hear a noise from outside before the power goes out. The uneasy feeling I had earlier is coming back much stronger. Light is coming from Ayden’s house so it can’t be a power outage.

“Liney, what’s going on?” Ally asks me, scared.

“I don’t know, Princess. I’m sure it’s okay, the power just took a nap.” I pick her up and walk to the front door checking the alarm. I sigh in relief when I see it’s still on. I’m not sure if someone is outside, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. I make sure the front door is locked and check on the backdoor. I sigh in relief when I see they’re locked.

“I’m scared, Liney,” she says clinging onto me.

“It’s okay, Sweetheart. I’m sure the power will come back very soon.” I try to reassure her, but I’m not sure it’ll be okay. I have no idea what’s going on. I make sure the basement door is locked, you can’t be too careful, and grab us a couple of flashlights and set her on the couch with one while I light some candles.

“I want Daddy.” She sniffs.

“I know, Princess. Shall I give him a call?” She nods. I grab my cellphone and dial his number, but it’s busy. I sigh and swear under my breath.

I wait a couple of minutes and try again. This time it rings and he picks up immediately. “Lock everything and make sure the alarm is on. I’ll be there as soon as possible.”

“How do you know?” I ask him confused.

“I just got a phone call. I don’t have time to explain. I’m on my way to your place. I’ll be there as soon as possible, but I’m too f*cking far away. Please, keep Ally and yourself safe!”

“I will…” I barely get the words out before he hangs up. Shit, something must be really wrong if he’s already on his way. I sit next to Ally and hold her. “Daddy is on his way, he’ll be here as soon as he can okay, Princess?” I kiss her head and hold her tight as she wraps her arms tighter around me.