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"Well, Mr. Castle, thank you for inviting me. I had a great time." I said standing up from the couch.
"It's not that late. You should stay." Castle said from the sitting chair, Beckett sitting on the arm.
"No, I have a busy day tomorrow. I have to move in to my new apartment and then I have some volunteer work to do."
"New apartment?"
"Yea, actually, Alexis and I looked at it today. We both really like it." I said timidly. "I had to get a building with a doorman and higher security."
"So…you're moving in together?" He asked motioning between Alexis and I.
Alexis stood, "Yea…um…we're going to take it slow. But, I will be moved in fully by New Years." She took my hand and gave it a light squeeze.
"I…um…I am happy for you both." Castle said looking between the both of us. "Well, Jasper, I'll show you out." He said starting to get up out of his chair.
"No, Mr. Castle please sit. I can show myself out." I said. "It was good to see you all again. Good to meet you both." I said waving to them all.
"I think I'm going to head out too." Alexis said innocently.
"Uh huh." Lanie hummed from the corner.
Alexis pulled me off the elevator by my tie, smiling and giggling as we walked down the hallway. I pushed her up against the door of my apartment and crashed my lips onto hers. She elicited a moan and put her hands on my chest, skimming them down my torso. I cradled her precious face in my hands, her smooth, vanilla-scented skin under my fingertips. She reached down into my pants pocket and pulled out the keys to my apartment.
"Open the door." She stated out of breath, pushing the keys into my chest.
I fumbled with the keys as she began loosening my ties and unbuttoning my shirt. I finally got the door open and I pushed us through the door.
"Jasper?"
We both stopped dead in our tracks. Alexis turned around violently while I looked up to meet the eyes of my father.
"Jasper, Miss Castle." He addressed as he stood.
"What are you doing in my apartment?" I snarled at him, pushing Alexis behind me.
"I needed to speak with you."
"I told youth leave me alone."
"The people that are involved in the politically elite are not taking well to you coming in. You could cause major problems. Call of your campaign, Jasper. Today was a warning shot. Don't make me do something that you will regret."
I took a step forward and got into his face, "You can take as many shots at my campaign as you want but if you want me to stop, you're gonna a real shot at me."
"Don't say I didn't warn you." He said brushing past me, opening the door. He stepped out.
The door closed leaving silence in the apartment. I walked through the living room and into my bedroom, raking my fingers through my hair. Alexis followed closely behind me. I stepped into my bathroom and turned the cold, sink water on. I took my tie and shirt off, splashing water onto my face. I looked up into the mirror. Alexis stood behind me in the doorway, her blue eyes watery. I turned around and took her hand, pulling her with me to the bed.
I sat her down and walked over to my dresser taking out sweatpants and t-shirt. I took her off of her clothing and then put her into mine. I took her in my arms and held her in my arms as she cried silently.
"He's going to hurt you." She stated. "He's going to take you away from me. Jasper, you can't leave me."
"I'm not going anywhere." I said trailing my fingers up her arm.
"Can't you just let the campaign go."
"I can't let him win."
"Winning isn't going to matter when you're dead. Jasper, he has killed more people than we can count and has no guilt. What makes you think he will think twice about killing his own son for his personal agenda? Please, Jasper."
"Ok. I'll call off my campaign. I'll find something different." I said giving in, not wanting to cause her more stress and emotional pain.
"Thank you." She said snuggling into me. "I love you."
"I love you too."