Boston's Heart (Alpha Hearts, Book 1) Completed

10. Agatha

I rush up to get my shoes on, my mind racing at ways I can persuade them to let me stay at the dorms, it would be safer for them, for him... but I knew both Carter and Boston were against me staying there.  Also just the thought of being away from him makes my stomach turn and my heart ache.
"Aggie, you ready?" Boston calls from downstairs breaking into my silent panic.
"Coming" I call back nervously, it was a big step agreeing to stay for the weekend and not something I had ever done before with any boy, but with Boston it felt like so much more.
All three of them wait at the bottom of the stairs for me but my eyes are drawn to and held by his, "ready?" He asks holding out his hand to me.
I hesitate, looking at Carter who is watching us carefully, does he think this is too odd, the way I am with Boston, how I trust him, react to him, he catches me and smiles sadly, "I'm sorry Aggie, I messed up, I've put you at risk, but I trust Boston"
I smile softly back as I reach for Boston's hand and relax, letting him lead the way.
There more than a couple of raised brows when all three followed me up to my dorm, Boston and James helping me pack up my few belongings, as Carter had pointed out, take everything just in case, Carter had disappeared after a quiet word with Boston, coming back just as we finished, nodding to Boston when he came into the room.
"Okay, lets get you home" Boston whispered helping me back into his truck, belting me in, before shutting the door.
Carter waved at me and as I lifted my hand I realised he wasn't coming with us, I looked at Boston, feeling a little panicked, "where's Carter going?"
He picked up my hand and squeezed it in reassurance, "he's going to get a change of clothes, don't worry he's coming back to the house".
His thumb stroked over my pulse point easing my tension and he kept up the gentle touch all the way back to his house.
James and Boston quickly uploaded my stuff into the guest room I had used last night, while I was sent off to the kitchen to make hot chocolate for us all.
I had just finished when the doorbell rang and I heard James go to the door, Boston moving into the kitchen with me. I jumped at the sound of raised voices in the hallway, and he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into his embrace "it's okay baby, it's Carter and your aunt and uncle, come on, lets go see if they want a drink". I looked at him, my jaw dropped at how relaxed he sounded "what" I croaked.
"A drink, we only have three made and they may want a drink" he repeated smiling down at my expression.
I shook my head but felt his calm aura wrap around me.
"Okay" I whisper and he takes my hand leading me into the lounge, where everyone waited.
"Agatha!" My Aunt Sarah exclaimed rushing towards me, pulling me into a hug "oh child I am so sorry, don't worry, we will take you home and see what we can do"
My hand was still in Bostons and I felt his tension at her words "NO!" Both Boston and I exclaimed together, Boston pulling me out of her hug into his arms.
"What, where else will you go, its not safe at the dorm, Carter told me, that man was on his way here" she cried looking between us all.
"Please sit down" Boston invited and Carter guided his mom to the sofa to join his dad.
"Would anyone like a drink?" James asked from the doorway, "Aggies just made hot chocolate" he smiled at me.
My aunt and uncle both declined but Carter followed James out to the kitchen.
"What going on Mr Masters" Uncle David said looking at Boston intensely.
We sat on the sofa opposite them, my hand still firmly in Bostons. "Please call me Boston, can I ask what Carter has told you so far?"
"The man stalking my niece knows she is here and is coming after her, that's all" he explains, his brow raised.
"It's my fault!" Carter tells them coming back in with a tray of drinks "I told Jonathan where she was"
At his words both his parents looked shocked "why Carter, why would you do that?" Uncle David asks him.
"I was jealous, stupid and petty and rather than ask at home what was going on, I fell for a sob story and have let everyone down" Carter explains looking pained.
"Oh Carter" there are tears in Aunt Sarah's eyes.
Boston clears his throat "there's more we need to tell you"
"More?" Uncles eyes narrow on Boston.
"Sir I know you'll have questions but perhaps I can explain and then deal with your questions at the end"
Aunt Sarah and Uncle David hands clasp and they look at Boston "okay" they agree.

If I wasn't involved I too would have had to bite my tongue at what he was explaining to my family, James and Carter had joined us, taking the armchairs either side of us, James supporting Bostons story about his family legend.
Uncle looked worried, while I could see the romantic in Aunt Sarah wanting to believe.
"She's it for me sir" Boston said holding uncles gaze "and I will do everything in mine and my family's power to ensure she is safe and happy"
"Her parents will need to know, I can't believe, they sent her all this way to be safe and we let them down" uncle growled.
"My parents are on their way to visit them to explain what's going on" Boston added and I looked at him amazed "what, when, but they're in England?" I panicked.
"Aggie, don't worry, it will all be fine, I promise" he tells me, cupping my face in his hands and kissing my nose before resting his forehead against mine "please let me worry for you, trust me".
"Okay" I whisper back, snuggling into his side.

"What about Jonathan, how do we know he's coming here today?" Uncle asked.
I tensed, he's coming here, I felt my breathing speed up at the confirmation, I know Carter had told him where I was but to actually know he was coming.
"Breathe baby, come on, breathe" Bostons warm voice in my ear and his hands running up and down my spine soothed me, I looked up at him "he's coming?"
His gaze searched mine "yes" he confirmed.
"I think I would like a drink and yours have gone cold, Agatha, why don't you help me in the kitchen make some more" Aunt Sarah got to her feet and waited for me.
I looked at Boston wanting his strength "it's okay baby, do you want me to do it?"
I shake my head, his offer is enough "no, I will be okay", and I feel warm as his hand squeezes mine as he helps me up, his eyes following me as I leave the room.