Chapter 10

Reid, Tyler, and Caleb turned towards to trees listening closely. The cops showing up was the last thing they needed right now. Especially since Pogue and Kate had just started dancing.

Unfortunately, the music cut out at that moment as the DJ announced, "Yo everybody we gotta get out of here cops are on the way!"

"I'll take Riley you guys get Pogue and bring Kate if she wants to come we can meet back at my house." Caleb said as he took Riley's hand.

"Yeah sounds good. POGUE! Dude we gotta go! You too Kate!" Reid yelled as he grabbed Tyler's keys. "I'm driving baby boy."

"Fine let's go." Tyler jogged off towards the cars with Caleb and Riley as Reid, Pogue, and Kate caught up.

"Not what you had in mind for your first Delves party huh?" Reid asked Riley.

"No way, does this happen every time you guys party?"

"Pretty much," Pogue said as he turned towards Kate, "We're going back to Caleb's you want to come?"

"You should! I can't deal with all of this testosterone on my own," Riley said punching Pogue lightly on the shoulder.

"I wish I could come but I have to work pretty early tomorrow morning," Kate said sadly staring at Pogue.

"I'll call you ok?" Pogue asked hesitantly not sure that she wanted him to call.

"You better Pogue Parry," Kate replied as she quickly kissed him on the cheek, "I missed you, you big idiot."

Kate ran off to her car and jumped in as the sirens drew steadily nearer. Reid, Tyler, and Pogue climbed into the hummer as they waved at Riley and Caleb who were pealing out of the parking lot headed towards the main road.

"What do you guys think? Should we have a little fun with the cops?" Reid asked as he cranked Tyler's hummer.

"No way man! Caleb will kill us! We gotta get to his house before he gets all crazy leader on us again." Tyler said watching the taillights on Caleb's mustang fade through the trees.

"Tyler's right Reid. Tonight's not a good time to mess with the cops." Pogue agreed quickly.

"Fine, Fine I never get to have any fun." Reid complained loudly as he threw the hummer into gear and started after Caleb. He could tell it was going to be one of those nights.

Caleb paced slowly around his living room waiting for Reid, Tyler, and Pogue to show up. Riley sat on the sofa watching him wearily. Riley was starting to realize just how stressed out Caleb was.

"You're really worried about this aren't you? I mean I know that you're worried but this is like a whole different level of worry isn't it?" Riley asked Caleb.

Caleb stopped pacing and sat down next to her. He could see that he was starting to freak her out. "I'm sorry, there's a lot to think about. Chase has made his plan clear and we have to decide on a course of action. I'm not worried about me, I've already ascended. But you, Pogue, Reid, and Tyler haven't. I don't know how to keep everyone safe."

"It's not your job to keep us all safe Caleb," Riley said taking his hand in her own, "You have to let us help you. I'm not going to let you fight my battles. Chase is my problem I'll deal with him."

"Riley you don't what he is capable of. He almost killed Pogue, Kate, Sarah, and me! He's ruthless! He'll use us against one another."

"I know perfectly well what he is capable of!" Riley shouted as she jumped off the sofa. "I'm not going to play the damsel in distress while you take care of the big bad monster! He killed my father! Do you honestly expect me to sit back and watch you risk your life for me? I care about you Caleb and I'm not going to let you do this alone."

Caleb stood up and crossed the room to Riley, quickly pulling her into his arms, "Please listen to me," he said quietly, "I know what you've been through with Chase and you're right this is as much your fight as it is mine. But understand where I am coming from. You can't control your powers, it's not safe for you to go after Chase. You could severely injure yourself or one of us in the process. I'm not saying you can't help but we have to be careful. You have to learn to control your powers ok?"

Riley nodded her head and let him hold her close. She rested her head against his chest and listened to his heart beating steadily. Caleb kissed the top of her head as she closed her eyes. Suddenly the front door burst open as the rest of the sons arrived.