Page 46 of Drive Me Crazy

I point toward the fence. "Careful at the step."

"How in the hell do you catch anything in this lighting?" He's cautious as he steps through, closing the opening behind him.

"It's my place, I've cut my teeth on this property."

"Apparently, but I'm not wanting to knock mine out trying to get to you." He chuckles.

I glance at him. "So, what's happened?"

"Weston's been sitting in front of our house since around nine tonight." He hands me his phone, there're photos from their security camera's.

I scroll through them as the hair on the back of my neck stands on end. "Son of a bitch."

"The outstanding thing is, he hasn't even looked toward this place but he's definitely watching her parents and brothers' places." Aksel shoves his phone back into his pockets.

I point to it, still gazing at the house. "Be sure to save those, they'll be good for court."

"I thought they were grainy." He grumbles.

"They were but anyone can clearly see it's that asshole, so keep them."

He rubs the back of his neck. "I need to get back in, Em's been a little off since I spotted him across the street."

"Let her know, I'm going to double security and I'm still here." My stomach knots, knowing I'm asking my little sister to put her and her husband in the middle of this. "I appreciate y'all helping."

He pats my back. "Naw man, it's all good. Dad wants me here too."

"One's been great, he's offered help to coordinate everything." I rock back on my heels, reeling that he's so close.

"Well, if this country song of a house hasn't gotten his attention yet, I think she's safe." Aksel sniggers.

I cut my eyes at him. "What do you mean, country song house?"

"Every light in the house is on." He laughs, nodding toward the well-lit place.

"Why are all the lights on? Not that I care, but it's as though every room is lit up!" I chuckle with him.

He looks at me as though I'm insane. "You don't get it?"

"No." My brows raise.

"She needs it." He sighs heavily. "Mom used to do it before One came into her life, even with all of us home, she kept all the lights on."

My jaw tightens as the realization hits me. "So, they can see them coming."

"Yeah, bumps in the night are hard as hell." Aksel's voice quivers. It's then it dawns on me, I don't give this young man enough respect, he's protective as hell of his mom. I won't ever have to worry about my baby sister with him around.

"Not an easy life, that's for sure." I swallow hard, in a quest to cool my rage.

"This is a good thing, Ridge. I know she means something to you, but this is above and beyond." He drops his head. "I'm gonna head in, get ready to hit the bed."

"Alright, Bub."

I have so much I want to say to him, things I need to share with her, but until Weston is out of the way, I'll wait. I need to see him rot in jail for what he's done and I'm damn well the guy to make sure it happens.

The night takes its toll on Harper, she's restless and it's apparent. She moves around the room, never staying in one place for long. "I hope you're comfortable or is it more?" I murmur to myself.

Day touches the horizon, still she doesn't sleep. "For some reason, I think we're doing this wrong." I chuckle under my breath, watching her through the window.