Those Amber Eyes

Chapter 29 - Ghosted or Something More...

POV: Ash

It's been 72 hours since Alex boarded that plane home. I got a text message when they landed in New York. That was the last time I heard from her. I know I shouldn't worry, but I can't help but have a sick feeling.

When she said she would be gone for a few days, I forgot to factor in that she will be flying for almost a whole day. I need to stop.

"Hey Uncle Jack, have you heard anything from Alex?"

"No, not since she left. She will be fine, Ash. Besides with the flights and things, she has probably been on the ground for a day or so. From what she told me, it was pretty open and shut."

I feel my phone vibrating, taking it out, I see a text from Scarlett, letting me know that they would be doing some night filming and she was laying down. I smiled, thinking of my beautiful fiancé.

"How are things with Scarlett?"

"Going really well. Her Mom has been blowing up her phone, but she won't answer. I kind of feel bad. I don't want to come between her and her Mom. They have always been so close."

"Ashlyn, you have no reason to feel bad. What Melanie did, the things she said, were uncalled for. She made her bed, let her lie in it. You are like your Dad, you always see the good in people. You never want to see the bad."

"Is that such a bad thing? I remember Melanie, Jack. She was always so nice and kind. That woman that day was not the one I grew up around."

"Give it time Ash, I'm sure Melanie and Scarlett will reconcile, but it will have to be on her terms. You can't rush things."

"I know Uncle Jack, I know. Listen, I'm heading to Georgia at the end of the week. Kevin needs me to look over some contracts."

"Gonna visit Scar too?"

"Of course. Listen, if you need me, call me. If you hear from Alex, please let me know."

"You know I will listen, be safe, and I'll see you when you return."

"Always am, Uncle Jack."

I exited his office, heading to mine. It's very strange actually being here. I rarely stay since most of what I do can honestly be done from home. Since I didn't have any meetings, I decided to head back to my penthouse and start preparing for Georgia.

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POV: Jack

I watched her leave my office, knowing I had lied to her. Alex had sent me an email this morning with instructions. Things were not going as planned. The problem is, I know when I tell Ashlyn, she is going to fly off the handle. I just pray Alex gets out before everything goes South.

My phone rings and I look at the caller ID, answering immediately.

"Alpha, we have a problem. Major Mason was not at the pickup point this morning."

"Understood. Begin tracking procedures. We need this information. She was aware of the possibility of being taken."

"As you wish. Will update as information is available."

"Affirmative. Alpha out." I hung up my phone and sighed. Now we wait.

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POV: Scarlett

"Lizzie, what's wrong?"

"I haven't heard from Alex since she left. She texted me when she landed in New York, and we talked before she left, but she said she would be back in a few days."