55 Discovering a monster (1/2)

Joslyn fought against the urge to push him away and run. Her mind raced as she forged tired sleepiness. She leaned her head against his chest and repeated his last words. ”I am yours.” She let her body rest heavily against him.

Xavier squeezed her tightly before moving her body down onto the bed. ”Rest, I have work to finish before we land anyways.” When she nodded against the pillow he smiled down at her. He leaned down a placed a kiss on her head before scooting off the bed. ”I'll be back in a few minutes, I left my bag and tablet out front.” He then retrieved the teacup and walked out into the main seating area of the plane.

As soon the door shut behind him, Jos shot up. She quickly retrieved her phone and began typing out a text as fast as she could, glancing up at the door after every few letters her trembling fingers typed.

[I think Shelly is in trouble... maybe even Russ!!!] Jos quickly hit the send button then just as fast deleted the message history.

[What are you talking about? What kind of trouble?] Raven's message came through with a funny faced GIF attached.

[I'm serious! Xavier! He knows their names, THEIR FULL REAL NAMES!] Jos texted back frantically, still watching the door nervously.

[Wait, what do you mean their full real names? How do you know? Are you sure?] The message was sent immediately.

[I know because he just used their full real names while trying to alter my memories of them.] Jos quickly cleared the chat history.

[WAIT, he what!?! You let him use mind control? Did he read your mind?]

A call from Raven vibrated the phone but Jos quickly hung up. [I can't talk right now he thinks I'm asleep and that it worked on me. If he could read my thoughts, he wouldn't have left.]

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[Dude, sounds like you're the one in danger! You need to get the fuck up outta there now girl!] Raven's message was followed by a sassy gay guy clapping to emphasize a point.

Jos laughed in spite of the situation. [That's a little easier said than done. We are on a plane headed to some business meeting. I don't think he told me where exactly, though.]

[SO YOU'RE ON A PLANE HEADED SOMEWHERE YOU DON'T KNOW WITH SOMEONE YOU'RE SAYING IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS!!!! THE FUCK?!?!?!] It was obvious by this point Raven was livid.

Jos sighed, {in retrospect it probably hadn't been the best idea to take off with someone I barely know, but....} Joslyn texted back quickly. [Don't worry about me, I'll play along until I can figure out what's going on... and how he knows their names. I could just be that Shelly told his brother, but I can't help but get the feeling it's something else. I'll text you later alright.] Jos squeezed her eyes shut for several minutes before sending one last message. [I'm sorry for leaving things as I did. I would love to explain all my actions and decisions to this point, but I can't. Just know that all I do I do because I love you and I want what is best for you. I may have taken advantage of you and our relationship but know I will fight to right my wrongs til my last breath.] She quickly deleted the messages and shoved her phone back into her pocket.

Jos had only barely gotten her eyes closed when the door to the small room opened. She faked a sleepy fog when he sat down on the bed beside her.

Xavier smiled kindly down at her, ”Sorry to wake you but we're about to land.” He reached out and

pulled open a blind. ”I didn't think you'd want to miss the views.” He grinned as he himself stared out the small window.

Jos sat up and looked out over the sky view of a beautiful tropical city below. ”Where are we?” She glanced over at him, trying to catch any sign of a hidden agenda but was only met by excited green eyes.

”It's a chain of small islands north of Naples, Florida. The largest is Marco Island.” His eyes twinkled as he spoke. ”My family discovered the area while it was still under Spanish rule.”

Jos couldn't hide the surprise and anxiety that struck her. ”I thought... you said it was a business meeting? Will your family be there too?” She glanced away, rubbing her hand nervously across the back of her neck, ”Will your brother be there.” She watched his face closely.

He chuckled, ”No, I'm not bringing you home to meet my family. If that's what you're thinking. The family manor was converted into a business headquarters some 100 years ago.” A sadness overtook his expression as he cupped her cheek. ”Besides, all of my family I would want you to meet are long gone from this world.” He placed a light kiss to her forehead. He stretched out beside her on the bed and pulled her down onto his chest as she had been earlier, but when she hesitated he sent her a confused look. ”What's wrong?”

Jos struggled to maintain composure and to keep her emotions under control, knowing he could pick up on them. ”You said we were landing, though. Shouldn't we go up front and buckle into seats?”

He laughed, ”Is that what you're worried about?” Xavier laughed as he pulled her down toward him. ”We are fine in here. This area was built to withstand some pretty rough turbulence with ease.” He wrapped his arms around her and cuddled her close as he continued looking out the window.

Joslyn tried to relax against him, her thoughts going crazy. {What if I am just overreacting and making everything awkward... what if I'm not overreacting...} The plane lurched then began a downward descent causing Jos to cling tightly to his still-open shirt. She could feel her stomach drop as the plane lowered, flying had never been a favorite of hers. ”I... I'm going to be sick...” She struggled to get the words out as the plane came onto the runway in a rush.

Xavier cupped her head in his large hand, ”It's ok, it's all over now. If you like, you can stay at the hotel while I take care of some business.”

Jos let out a heavy sigh of relief, ”Thank you, that would be great.”

***

Orion arched his brows as he watched the lovesick pup doodle on a note pad on the counter. He had long since scarfed down his meal while Russ's had barely been touched. ”Ya know If you don't eat, you'll never be able to beat me?”

Russ didn't look up or stop what he was doing, instead, he replied in a stoic tone. ”I'm not a child, saying stupid shit like that isn't necessary.”

Orion chuckled, ”Well look who wore his big boy undies to the table today!” He set back and crossed his arms over his large chest. ”Well then, shall we have a big boy conversation then, pup?”

”Talk about what you like, I could care less.” Russ replied with no enterest besides the paper in front of him.

Orion's brow arched and a wicked smile curved his lips, ”Is that so? Then how about we talk about

your little girlfriend then?” He snatched the note pad from Russ and began flipping through the pages. He laughed out loud sarcastically. ”You truly are just a Love-sick child.” He flung the pad back at Russ. ”Tell me, how is this 'Love story' supposed to end? Have you thought it out past fucking her?”