Chapter 7
The Request
*Sam*
Caleb's touch sends pulses through my body as I lay practically paralyzed. His hand stroking my head and not being able to do anything about it. All I can do is listen.
"I've waited so long to be close to you…. To feel your touch…. I lost you once Livvie" He pauses. "But never again."
Caleb's hand starts to sweep down my side. "Every time we found our way back to each other. And every time we've been denied the right to be together… but this time will be forever." His voice is starting to scare me more than I already am. "This time no one is going to get in our way…" I can feel Caleb moving in closer. His face closing in on mine.
"I've made sure of that." His lips touch mine, sending a wave of energy through my whole body. He releases from his kiss, as I feel my eyes start to open. I look up to see a blurry figure above looking down on me. I still feel so weak, so it's hard to keep them that way. I can feel my head starting to bob from side to side as if the feeling is returning to my body. The picture becomes clearer and clearer, until I can see Caleb's crystal blue eyes staring down into my soul.
"Welcome back" he says. I can't help but stare, trying to figure out if all of this is real or not. "Get away from me" I say in a still drowsy state. Caleb gives me a smile. "Hope you enjoyed our little game" he says grabbing hold of my hand. "It was always one of your favorites….. I find you…and you find me." "This is all just a dream! You're not real…. This place is not real…" Caleb cuts me off. "This is far from a dream Olivia… everything you see…. everything you feel…" I can feel Caleb's finger moving up and down my spine. "It's all very real."
"I've told you before, my names not Livvie. It's Sam. Sam Morgan."
Caleb's smile drops for a minute then returns ever so slightly. "I see the detective has still been feeding you lies… but no matter. We'll take care of that."
"Get away from me!" I shout again, this time pushing my weak body to attempt to fight. Only to end up having my arms pinned to my sides. Caleb's now on top of me holding me down, as I struggle to get free. I decide to save my strength.
"John will to find me." Caleb lays down next to me again, still holding my arms and looks gazing into my eyes. "Sweet Olivia" he starts. "No one will come looking for you….. especially not John. Like I said….I've made sure of that." My eyes widen as I realize what he means. "What did you do?" I ask. "What did you do to John!" I try to loosen his grip, but every time I struggle he just holds me tighter.
"The good detective is fine… for now. And he'll stay that way… all depending on you." I stare at him, not fighting anymore. He lets go of my wrists and starts stroking my face again. "All depending on what you choose to do" he repeats. "You stay here with me… willingly… and John lives. But if you fight me" he pauses. "He won't live to see you or his son again."
I know what I have to do. But there's one condition I have in mind before I take the risk. "Let me see him" I say. "Let me see John… and you have a deal." Caleb thinks about it for a moment. I know what his decision is when the adoring smile returns to his face. "Anything for you my love…..anything for you."