Devin leaped up into the old maple tree outside of Alivias’ window. He could hear her toss and turn in her bed.
Liv, just relax and breathe deeply, it’s just a dream. An echoic voice said in a comforting whisper.
Who’s that? Devin thought.
I’m Lawson. The echoic voice replied.
Lawson, as in Alivias’ brother Lawson? Devin asked.
Yes.
But you’re dead. How are you talking through Alivias’ mind?
I’m not sure, when I died I drifted out of my body and the next thing I knew I was in Alivias’ head.
“Who are you talking to?” Chace asked in a harsh whisper as he leaped up into the tree. “And what the hell are you doing sitting outside Alivias’ window?”
“Trying to prove a point.”
“And what point would that be exactly?”
“I told you that there was something going on with Alivia and I was right. I’m talking to Lawson.”
Chace looked surprised. “As in Alivias’ brother Lawson?”
“That’s him.”
“But how?” Chace asked.
That’s Chace, I presume. Lawson said sounding more like a human.
Yes. Devin answered.
“I don’t hear anything Devin, are you sure you’re talking to Lawson and you’re not just messing with me? You know like trying to make me believe that Alivia is crazy so that …show more content…
He couldn’t help but smile as he watched Alivia sleep. Her long slender curves outlined her beautiful body under the soft blanket. Her hair was resting on her pillow and shimmered in the morning light. He sighed and listened to her breathing as she took even breaths. He tried to swallow the fear, but it was next to impossible. He couldn’t help but worry about what she would think or do when he had to explain what she was and what he and Devin were. He played out different scenarios in his head, but they all ended up with her hating him. He decided that he had no choice. He had to tell her no matter what and keep her safe. He would just break the news gently and start from the very