Abducted (Amber Alert Series Book 2) (15 page)
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Authors: Sara Schoen
*Six months later*
“Well, at least I wasn’t a part of
this
kidnapping by the infamous Steve Bennett,” Jessi said with a roll of her eyes, as she sat down across the table from Damien and me. We had just finished explaining to her what happened since she had gotten out of training and would be leaving to join the FBI.
“Maybe you’ll be in on the next one,” Damien said lightheartedly.
“No thanks, my specialty is not with ghost hunters,” Jessi scoffed, while the rest of the family laughed.
It was hard to believe that Steve Bennett was dead. It came down to one shot and that was it, he was gone forever. He had been cremated and tossed out just to make sure. Dad made sure of it, since he was still technically the only family Steve had. There were papers, legal ones to prove it, but of course that meant that Dad wanted to make sure Steve was dead.
There was no way to come back from the dead if you were just dust and ashes.
“Who knows, Jessi, there may be a few copycats,” James said jokingly as he pointed at Damien.
“I wasn’t a copycat,” Damien retorted.
“You were just an accomplice. You’re lucky that Audrey and her parents could knock down your sentence to three months. Even if they didn’t press charges, the time had to be spent for kidnapping.” James answered.
“I know. I’m just glad I got out early on good behavior. I couldn’t have handled three full months in there,” Damien shivered slightly and squeezed my hand for comfort.
“Just don’t kidnap me or anyone else again, and you won’t have to go back,” I said as I kissed his cheek.
“I don’t plan on it.”
“How did the funeral for your sister go, Damien?” my mother asked, walking into the room with my father close behind.
“It was touching. I’m glad she’s with our parents now. I can’t thank you enough for convincing people to continue the search for more bodies.”
“Her body needed to be found. Even if Jessi’s specialty isn’t in the supernatural, someone’s was, and I could only imagine the horrors of being haunted by those that were trapped by Steve.”
“It would make for some good horror stories, Anna,” my father said with a smile and a kiss.
“I agree with, Mr. Thomas,” Damien said. He was hoping my mom would start writing again. He loved her story and even asked her to sign a copy of her book while he was in jail for kidnapping me.
“You can call me Garrett, Damien, there’s no need to be so formal,” my father said, looking at my mother with a knowing smile.
“Did I miss something?” I asked curiously, looking between my parents, James, Jessi, and Damien, who all had the same knowing smile traced onto their lips.
“You did, in fact. I have a question for you,” Damien said, as he got up from his chair and then got down on one knee. He pulled out a small black box and opened it to reveal a simple silver band and a small cut diamond in the center.
“Oh my, Damien.”
“Don’t get excited, it’s a promise ring, not a wedding ring. I want you to finish school first, but I want to say that we certainly didn't meet under normal circumstances. I never expected to meet the love of my life at a bar and then kidnap her, but I’m glad I did. It’s an experience that showed me plans don’t always work out how we want them too, but often work out how they are supposed to. You are my everything. I can’t think of a moment before I met you. I love you; I risked my life for you and would gladly do it again if it meant keeping you safe. That's what this experience has shown me, and there’s no one else I would rather be with. This is to show you that I’ll be here for you, waiting for you to finish school, and with you every step of the way.”
“I love it, Damien!” I squealed, as I jumped from my chair and into his arms. We crashed onto the floor laughing and kissing each other.
“That scene looks quite familiar,” I heard my father say, as Damien sat up and wrapped me in his arms, happily kissing my neck.
“I believe that was my reaction when you asked me that same question,” my mother said, giving my father a kiss. “And your speech before the question was just as sappy,” she added with a laugh.
“It wasn’t sappy, it was heartfelt!” my father and Damien yelled at the same time as my mother and I continued laughing.
“Wow, the similarities are astonishing,” James said, glancing between Damien and me to my mother and father. “Something tells me you two will get along famously,” James said with a smile.
“I better be the maid of honor when that wedding happens,” Jessi said, getting up from the table and rinsing her syrup-covered plate in the sink.
The room was filled with such a pleasant laughter that I never wanted it to end. For once I actually had Steve Bennett to thank for this. Without him, I’d still be rebelling, the laws would still be in place, and my family wouldn’t get along. And, I wouldn’t have Damien either. My parents and I were getting along better now because we had all lived through the experience of Steve Bennett, and I’m sure that’s the only reason my parents were okay with Damien proposing to an eighteen year old. I had my loving family back and now a loving boyfriend. Things were looking up for everyone, and I couldn’t wait to live my life with a fresh start.
About the Author
My name is Sara, I’m 19 years old, and I was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia.
I have always been interested in writing, even started a book in elementary school, but it didn’t get very far. It wasn’t until high school that my friend, and writing partner, more or less forced me to join an amateur writing site. After some convincing from her, I plucked up the courage to post one of my stories. While it wasn’t popular at first, I was shocked and overwhelmed by the support of readers on Wattpad, and they gave me the support and confidence to get where I am today. I continued to write for the next three years I was on the website, starting countless stories, some of which got surprisingly popular.
It’s all thanks to those that supported me over the years, or I wouldn’t have had the courage to post or submit my stories anywhere. I can’t wait to start sharing more works and ideas with you guys, and I hope you enjoy the works.