Intruder Inside My Soul (EDITED)

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I couldn’t take it anymore. The closer the court date came, the more sure I was that I couldn’t be a part of it. I couldn’t see Tyler getting locked up because of me. It should be me that was put in trial because of my cowardly idiotic ass.

I took my phone and found the contact I needed. I was scared to talk to her, but I had to. Dad might have said that she was not mad at me, but I knew she must’ve blamed me for what happened. Even if just a little. But I had to face her. If I was going to do what I should have done the moment I found out the news that would change everyone’s lives.

“Amy? Can’t believe you actually called me.” Martha picked up after the fifth beep.

“The truth is, I wasn’t going to, but I need your help.” I admitted.

“What kind of trouble are you in now?” She asked jokingly, though she sounded tired. I would be too if my son was facing jail time. She and Grim worked hard to find the best lawyer for Tyler. They had connections and all, but it would still be impossible to convince the jury of Tyler’s innocence, because he was everything but that. Though deep down, I hoped they would.

“I need to see him.” I barely whispered, but she heard me and shocked the hell of me with her next words. A lot of words.

“Fuck, it was about time. You two are such morons when it comes to your feelings. Just say I love you, fuck hard and be done with it. Live happily ever after. What’s so hard? But no, you two just have to play two high-school kids too scared to accept your feelings, ignoring the tension between you two until it’s too much and shit hits the fan. Like, what the hell? You couldn’t just tell Tyler you love him and let him have you? And Tyler? Couldn’t he just claim you in front of everyone like any other normal possessive Alpha male in this club would, instead of beating anyone who goes near you? Like I said, fucking morons. Now we have to clean up your mess.” I listened to her lecture. I thought she would be mad at me for being the reason for Tyler’s arrest. Instead, she is mad for not confessing love to each other? Did I love him? I didn’t have time to think about it, because after taking a deep breath, she continued.

“I swear if you don’t fix this between you two, I’ll kick your asses. I’ll get you your meeting in a few hours. Be ready.” She barked and ended the call. I was left speechless.

Not quite the way I thought this conversation would go. But I was happy that I would meet Tyler. Happy and terrified. Did he even want to see me? Probably not, but I had to see him.

“What happened to you?” Alex came in the kitchen where I was standing with wide eyes staring at my phone.

“I called Martha.” I said.

“Shit. She must’ve given you an earful, huh?” he snickered.

“You have no idea.” I finally looked at him.

“You know, she is walking around like an angry dragon, complaining about you and Tyler. She is super pissed at both of you.” He said, sitting down at the table, motioning me to do the same.

“I know.” I sighed.

“Why did you call her?” He wondered.

“I wanted for her to get me a meeting with Tyler.” I explained. Alex looked a bit taken aback.

“Why?” He looked at me intensely.

“I have to talk to him. I have to tell him everything. I am terrified, but he deserves to know.” I buried my face in my hands.

“Amy...” he sighed. “I still can’t get over the fact that you and Tyler... That he... That you two have feelings for each other?” Alex had difficulty putting his thoughts out for me. “But he is a good guy. I mean, he is one sick son-of-a-bitch, but he would never hurt you. Intentionally. I know what I’ve said before, about him using women and all that shit, but this is different. I can tell he has fallen for you hard. The way he lost it, when you went missing, or how he never looked at another chick shortly after you first came home after all those years. I will give him a good bating when he gets’s out, but he will be good for you. I really believe he could make you happy.”

“If he want’s anything to do with me after. I wouldn’t blame him if he hated me with a burning passion.” I cried. How did I get myself into all this mess?

“He won’t. There is no way in hell he could ever hate you. He will be hurt, man I would be pissed in his place, but it will pass. Just don’t give up. Don’t run.” What he said triggered something in me. I had always run from my problems. The thought of just running away had passed my mind more than once, but I couldn’t. Not this time. Not just because of Tyler, but because of the baby. I couldn’t be selfish and give him a miserable life by having me as a single mother without anyone else. I could never provide him with what he needed and deserved. But here we had a family.

“I won’t. Never again.” I said, determined.

“Good, because I would find you and drag your sorry ass back here.” Martha suddenly said, walking in the kitchen like she owned the place. I was startled that I almost fell off the chair. Did she hear everything?

“Fuck, you scared me,” I breathed out.

“Seriously woman, don’t sneak up on people like that.” Alex groaned, startled as well.

“Where is fun in that?” She smirked.

“How did you get here so fast?” I asked.

“I was just nearby, when you called me. I talked to the sheriff. Ready to meet the love of your life?” She asked.

“He is n...” I wanted to protest, but the look on her face told me to shut up, so I did. Instead, I said that I was ready.

“Then let’s go.”