Forbidden Possession (Stay With Me Sequel)

Chapter One

Author's Note: I started this out with what is going on before their lockdown. You will get more on the house when Zak and Lilly meet up. Remember, this is the sequel to Stay With Me so if you haven't read it yet, read it. Enjoy.

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Chapter One

Time rolled on as slow as it possibly could. At least Zak thought it did. He tried his best to stay focus as they went to each hot spot of Willow-way Manor. He kept his questions short and to the point. The longer he stayed at the house, the longer it would be before he could see her again.

Occasionally, her beauty would slip through the cracks making him smile. It was enough to give Aaron the chance to spill he was seriously crushing on this girl, Lilly.

Zak would have been jumping on him in a heartbeat if he didn't believe he was right. Aaron was right. Zak was falling for the girl he just met.

Was it wrong? No, of course not. He smiled when he thought of her, he waited anxiously to see her again. She felt perfectly wonderful...next to him, in his arms as he held her close. She filled the empty holes in his heart, the wounds were beginning to heal. She tasted sweet when their lips met, all he could think about was kissing them again.

How could a girl he only met the night before capture his heart? How could she pick up the pieces to his shattered world?

This was something he knew he had to discover. Zak needed to know.

And the chance came when Pamela suggested, "This house is filled with forbidden love, Mr. Bagans, if you would like to see and feel the energy of these broken hearts. Each couple that has ever walked into Willow-way have mentioned they felt this pull towards each other. But sadly, they never stuck around to find out what happens." She looked at him and smiled. "If you would like to test this theory bring your girlfriend here and let the house speak."

Zak blushed. "She's not my girlfriend..."

Pamela grinned and nodded. "I see. I may be an old woman but I see the way you look when you think of her. She brings the light back into your eyes."

Why was he having this conversation about his love life to a complete stranger? He didn't know, but it didn't stop him. "We've just met." He told her.

"Love works in mysterious ways Mr. Bagans. You can't help who steals your breath away. Caroline felt the same way about Adam. She loved him more than anything and wished for the day to arrive that she could run away with him and get away from her father." Her pale green eyes filled with sorrow as the tears began to form. But they did not fall. "Leap for that faith and hold onto it. True love only comes by once."

Zak was left speechless for a moment, unable to speak that the old woman was completely wrong, it wasn't even like that. It was too soon for love. How is it possible to love someone you met mere hours before? Pamela had a heart of gold, expressing her true nature. But she misinterpreted his feelings for Lilly Coleman.

Or did she?

They were done by 5:00. Pamela's goodwill was still chilling, their conversation still playing over inside his head as Zak brought the last tote into the house. Tomorrow night was their lock down. Tomorrow night they would investigate the manor that held dark secrets of a father's love for his daughter, killing the one person that ever mattered to Caroline. Their story was bittersweet, sorrowful; filled with such pain and despair that it could be felt the moment you walk into the door.

And he hoped, Lilly would agree to come and see if by having her there, this would stir up the hauntings inside.

"Dude, did you call her yet?" Aaron asked a little to excited.

"Hmm?" Zak was caught in his thoughts.

Aaron chuckled. "Have you called Lilly yet?" He asked once more. "Are you going to ask her to join us tomorrow night and see if we can bring this house alive?"

"Oh, no not yet. I figured I'd ask in person." Zak said as he checked the last of the items off his list. "And no, I haven't called her yet. I will when I'm done."

"Hurry dude, we're all starving here." Aaron smiled as the rumble of his stomach growled loudly before he left the kitchen where they were storing their equipment for the night.

"Ill be there in a minute." Zak reached for the duffle bag that held the batteries. He warned Nick not to bring them in but he did anyways. He was taking them back to his room to keep them safe, it would be a disaster if they were kept in the house.

He turned the light off and left the kitchen and made his way outside. He turned to Pamela who was waiting for him so she could lock the door.

"Are you sure that our equipment will be safe in there?" He asked after he put the duffle bag into the van. "That's a lot of money..."

Pamela nodded, latching the dead bolt and placing the thick lock through it and locked it. "This is a small town, Mr. Bagans, everyone knows about Willow-way Manor." She shook her head. "No one likes this house. The ghost of Mr. Price keeps them away, no one wants to stare down the barrel of a shotgun. If it makes you more comfortable, I will have my granddaughter keep her eye on the place while out on her patrol."

"Thank you, that would be great."

"What time should I be expecting you here tomorrow?"

"We'll be here just before dusk." Nick replied, pulling the van keys out of his pocket. "You'll lock us in and come and let us out the next morning at 6:00."

"Hopefully, we survive the night." Aaron joked.

Pamela laughed. "Alright boys, I'm on my way out. I'll see you guys tomorrow evening."

The three said their byes to her and waited until she was gone.

Zak walked away from Nick and Aaron, not wanting to give Aaron the chance to make a fool of himself or say something that would get him into trouble. He took the piece of paper Lilly gave him and dialed her number.