Page 43 of Fated Redemption
“No.” Rian shuddered.
“That may not be the best idea,” Ma said diplomatically.
“The pack member that helped me relocate said that place was haunted. It’s why I bought the Plantation house when I first moved to Arkadia despite it being so big,” Caleb said, holding Merrick.
Abby and Rebecca turned to face each other.
“No. Becca no!” Aleks started.
“A freaking haunted house in a shifter town! When can we go?” Rebecca asked, ignoring Aleks.
“Becca.” Aleks shook his head.
“I’d like to take tonight to unwind some more.” Abby shot a sidelong glance at her mates grinning when they sat up straighter. She turned back to Rebecca.
“How’s tomorrow?” Abby asked.
“Perfect! Ma, can you watch Aidhan for me?” Rebecca swiveled in her chair and gave her mother-in-law the pouty face. Ma looked at Rebecca concern on her face.
“Of course I will, but you girls be careful.”
“Becca, no. That place is dangerous,” Aleks said, sounding more agitated.
“I have a voice recorder to do EVP work. Do you still have your night vision camera that you use for tracking the little furballs you study?” Rebecca asked, still ignoring her mate.
“Yup, though I don’t know how effective it will be in daylight.” Abby bit into her sandwich and moaned loudly. The sweetness of the peppers blended perfectly with the sausage that held just a hint of heat. The potatoes had soaked up every single flavor that was currently singing in harmony in her mouth.
“I know, right? Ma is the best cook ever.” Rebecca sighed happily.
“Rebecca, seriously, that place is creepy.” Aleks wrapped both arms around his mate and pulled her into his lap.
“Aleks had the shit scared out of him in that house when we were kids,” Rian said, frowning.
“Aww, my poor honey bear.” Rebecca turned and peppered his face with kisses. Abby noticed the large man didn’t turn away, but soaked up her attention.
So cute!
“We’ll be careful, I promise. Scout’s honor.” Rebecca held up her hand with her fingers split in a Spock ‘V.’ Aleks just closed his eyes and sighed.
Yup, that man knew the score, poor devil.
“Okay, who else is up for some ghost hunting?” Abby asked. The diner got quiet.
“Ashby is coming and so is Sebastian,” Rebecca announced, volunteering the two men.
“I don’t know, Rebecca,” Liam said, wrapping an arm around his mate.
Ashby had gone white as a sheet. “Me?” he squeaked.
How have they survived nearly a year of Rebecca? Then again, they didn’t have me here egging her on.
“Ashby, I think you’ll be perfect for this.” Abby nodded sagely.
“If you really think I can help.” Ashby turned to his mate who was scowling at the entire diner.
“I’ll feel better about you going after I am introduced to the young woman that is apparently mated to my child,” Gabriel said, his voice sounding hurt.
Immediately Rhys popped out of his chair like a jack-in-the-box and walked to stand before his prince.
