Fighting for the Lost (Sebastian's Daughter Book 4) (COMPLETE)

Chapter 7

I watched the calm blue ocean beneath us as we made our way back to London. A dolphin followed us for a little while, hopping into the air every now and then. I smiled down at it as it chirped, then dove back into the sea.

I nestled closer to Alex as the air became colder. He held me tighter, trying his best to shield me from the cold.

"We're almost there, Selena."

I nodded.

Eventually, I felt Alex slow and land. I glanced around and noticed we were outside the manor where we had left Peter.

Alex carried me inside, and we met up with Dad and Samantha.

"The others should be here within a week or two, depending on how fast the ships can go," Dad told us.

Alex set me down, and I walked over to Samantha. "I want to go back to my room. Will you take me? I'm not sure I remember where it is."

Samantha gave me a worried look, but I just waited patiently. If I gave her a look or anything that said I just wanted to speak with her, Dad would get suspicious and worry, and I didn't want him to.

She then smiled brightly. "Of course!" Taking my hand, she led me up the stairs, down the hall, and to my room.

I went over and sat on the bed as she closed the door. She turned to me.

"What happened?"

I took a deep breath, now not really sure if I wanted to tell her. Maybe it would be best to keep it a secret. It was just a flashback, after all, and I hadn't even known her when I'd been attacked. Maybe she wouldn't understand.

Samantha noticed my reluctance and took a step closer. "Selena, you can tell me anything, remember? What happened?"

I took another deep breath, then told her everything, from me breaking away from Alex to the flashback to him carrying me the rest of the way here. She listened closely, and didn't interrupt. By the time I was finished, I was slumped over, tired, and unsure of what to do.

"It was just a little flashback, Selena. I honestly don't understand what you're worried about."

I almost gaped at her. "Isn't it obvious? I'm scared it'll happen again. Or that I scared Alex, or that I upset him somehow. I don't want him to keep worrying about me. I don't want anyone to."

Samantha sat beside me. "Selena, we all care about you. Of course we're going to worry. That's part of loving someone, isn't it?"

"But I've already caused them so much trouble and stress. I don't want to be a burden if I can help it. I don't want them to worry about me anymore."

"I understand, Selena. But you know, it's okay. I know for a fact that Sebastian, Alex, Finny, and the rest of us are totally okay with helping you from everything that's happened. It's going to be okay. And it could've been a one time thing. Try to look on the bright side."

I nodded. "Thanks, Samantha."

"No problem. I'll go let the others know that you want to rest for a little while."

"But don't tell Dad about what happened," I said urgently. "I don't want him to know. He worries about me enough."

Samantha gave me a grim look. "Selena, you know that if he asks, I can't lie to him."

"Well then don't lie. Don't bring it up, and hopefully he won't think about it."

"I really think it would be a good idea if he knew. He is your father."

"Please, Samantha?"

She sighed. "Alright. But I'm telling him if he asks."

"Fine. Thank you."

"Get some rest." With that, she left.

I flopped back onto the bed. What was I going to do if Dad asked and wanted to talk about it?

Samantha was probably right. I was just making a big deal about something that probably wouldn't happen again. I just needed to relax and not think about it.

I jumped a moment later when I heard a knock on the door. Before I could say anything, it opened with a creak and Alex walked in. I sat up, and he smiled.

"Good, you're still awake," he remarked. I nodded.

"Need something?" I asked him.

"So, about what happened earlier," he started.

"It's nothing to worry about. Samantha told me it was probably a one time thing."

"But do you believe her?" he inquired.

"Yes," I reported. "No.... Maybe.... I don't know."

Alex moved closer to me, his eyes filled with concern. "Are we sure this is a one time thing?" He asked. "I mean, couldn't Nathaniel be forcing these memories onto you the same way he does your dreams?"

I looked down at my hands. I didn't know what to think, but it seemed a likely possibility. He could have a demon or someone watching me, and whenever he's given the opportunity, he makes my life miserable.

I sighed and buried my face in my hands. "What if you're right?"

"Then we find Nathaniel and his henchmen and stop them." He said.

"But we have no idea where to find him!" I whined, looking back up at him. I could feel my eyes filling with tears. I was so scared that something would happen again. I didn't want to live my life fearing a human who shouldn't be able to have power over me, but did.

Alex placed a hand on my shoulder. "Hey, it's gonna be okay. Just try not to worry about it.

"But how can I not?" I cried. "How can I not worry about this when they could do anything to me whenever they want. I'm not even sure how a demon could be doing this. I don't think Dad knows either."

"We'll figure this out. I promise. But for now you're just going to have to live with it, alright?" He seemed to be growing slightly annoyed with me, which just made me cry harder.

"Okay. I'm sorry."

Alex took a deep breath. "Selena-"

"Just leave me alone, Alex. Please." I lay on the bed, my face buried in the pillows.

I heard Alex sigh, and then the creak of the door as he left the room.