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Lydia and I glanced at each other. “Not right now, maybe in a few years. But holding you makes me want a baby right now,” Lydia smiled.
Little Caden smiled back.
“How are you two doing? It can’t be easy going through a kidnapping. We are happy you all are together as a family again,” I stated.
Sebastian grabbed Sydney’s hand, gazing into her brown eyes. “One day at a time.”
Her eyes turned dark. The sadness was evident. “One day at a time.” She kissed Sebastian.
Sydney stood. “Hey, it’s time to party! Let’s get over to my cousins.”
∞
Jacob Latters estate is lavish. We stood by a Cabana in their lush green backyard. The weather was perfect. So far Lydia and I were loving sunny California. I wasn’t sure if Lydia was ever going to be on board with the move. I thought she wouldn’t want to leave Atlanta. Maybe, all that has happened in our lives in a short few months pushed her to want change. Lydia is pleased her dad is moving to L.A. too.
We met almost every one. Jacob, Samantha, Brandon, Zoey, and Nicki were welcoming. Lydia’s cousin Sierra and her boyfriend Jeff were getting ready to go on vacation so they couldn’t make it.
Jacob raised a glass, holding Samantha’s hand in the other. “I want to propose a toast.”
Everyone raised their glasses.
“To long lasting friendships!”
“Long lasting friendships!” we yelled.
Samantha pulled Lydia’s hand. “Come on chill with us girls!”
I smiled as my wife was swept away.
Jacob slapped me on the back. “Hayden, are you enjoying yourself so far?”
He looked relaxed wearing sunglasses, a green t-shirt, khaki shorts and flip-flops. I’m trying to learn to dress down. Lydia made me wear an orange t-shirt, khaki shorts, and sneakers. I’m trying to get used to dressing down. She told me to take a day off. She said I don’t have to dress for business all the time.
“We love it so far. We hope before we leave in two weeks, we can find a house. Lydia and I are traveling this summer. I want us to settle down here first so we can enjoy the summer.”
“Well, we try to have two barbeques a month so hopefully you and Lydia will be able to join us again.”
“We look forward to the next barbeque.”
“Good! Come on let’s play a game of Hacky Sack with the guys.”
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Later that night, we gathered in some luxury training facility under the Latters’ home. Nicki was the only person from the group who wasn’t downstairs.
I hadn’t told Lydia about the agreement I made with Sebastian joining their elite force.
Jacob took the floor. “Whatever is said within these walls remain here.”
I clutched Lydia’s hand. I was nervous. I wasn’t completely sure what I signed up for.
“Jacob and I are expert sharp shooters. We have trained all our lives to be the best. When we are in the field our code names are Skylar and Hunter. Recently, we extended a hand to Sebastian and Hayden. We allowed you to dispose of unwanted waste at one of our crematoriums. We understand Hayden you are willing to go on a mission with us. You will train here with Sebastian and Jacob. If you chose to join us for multiple missions we will welcome you. These are dangerous missions.” She smiled.
“I assure you. You will be ready for the mission. Any questions?”
“Yes.” Lydia spoke.
“Is this because Hayden killed the pedophile for me?”
“Yes.”
She glanced at me. “Hayden, why didn’t you tell me?”
“I’m sorry I meant to. So much has happened recently I didn’t get the chance. Sorry baby.”
Lydia squeezed my hand. She glanced back at Samantha. “I want in.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, Samantha. Were you giving us a freebie for disposing of Curtis? Or did you not provide a disposal place for him?”
Samantha smiled devilishly in Sydney’s direction. “I like her.”
Samantha glanced back at Lydia. “I didn’t mention it because Sebastian stepped up to take the mission for that kill.”
Lydia’s eyes shot over to Sebastian. “I thank you Sebastian for helping us. But my husband and I will complete our own missions for our kills.”
