Aubrey's POV:

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"Hey Shay." I smile as I answer the phone

"Hey honey, I just wanted to call and see how you're going."

"Good, really good. I just put Alena down for her sleep."

"Aww, she's such a little angel." Shay gushes "Has she been okay during the nights?"

"Yeah she's fine, like you said, she's an angel."

"Lane and I are heading out to the shop, do you need me to get you anything while I'm out?"

"No, I think we're okay for now, but if I think of anything I'll let you know."

"Is it okay if we pop in after? Even if you don't need anything?"

"Of course it is, you're always welcome here and to see Alena whenever you like, you don't have to ever ask me Shay."

"Oh baby girl, how did I end up with such a wonderful daughter in law." She giggles softly "I'll see you later."

"See you later." I hang up the phone

I've been home for six weeks now and both Alena and I are doing well. Most nights she sleeps right through, but on the odd occasion, she wakes during the night because she needs a feed or she's just un-settled in general but I don't mind getting up to her.

In a strange feeling, but in a way things have become a little easier since I have a little person to worry about and take care of, she needs me and I'm the only thing she has, so somehow I'm keeping it together. I miss Easton terribly and I wish he was here so badly, but he isn't and no matter how hard I wish for him, I'm never going to see him again.

I shake that through from my mind as the doorbell rings and I stand up from the couch and make my way down the hall.

Dressed in some simple sweat pants and a singlet I open the front door to reveal Caleb dressed casually in some jeans and jacket, a smile on his face as usual

"What are you doing here?"

"I just came to see my favourite girl."

"She's upstairs and she's asleep." I smile holding the door open for him, knowing full well he was talking about Alena as his favourite girl.

"Can I hang out for a bit? Wait until she wakes up? Romee and I are going away for the weekend so I'd really like to see her."

"Of course you can stay, you know you're always welcome." I make my way back down the hall and sit back down on the couch, Caleb joining me.

"So uh, how are you? Are you copying?"

"I'm doing okay, I think she's making this easier for me in a strange way. She's so much like him, I don't know why but I feel like I have a part of him back."

"I see how you could feel that way." Caleb nods. "She's a part of him."

Taking a deep breath I fiddle with my fingers. "Ca, do you think maybe I'm just not meant to be happy? That I'm not meant to have love?"

"Of course not, why would you say that?" He asks surprised

"It's just that my parents were taken away, then Claire and now Easton. I'm so scared that something is going to happen to Alena as well."

"Don't think like that Aubs, nothing is going to happen to her, she has the most amazing mother in the world to take care of her."

"I sure couldn't take care of my parents, or Claire or Easton, I hope I don't let her down as well."

"You won't" he assures "you're-"

"Shh." I hush him quietly

"What?"

"Don't you hear that?"

We both sit and listen, and I'm almost sure I can hear someone upstairs moving around "that's not just me is it? Tell me I'm not insane."

"No, I hear it as well." Caleb agrees

We both jump up and I reach for my gun. "Take the back, I'm going upstairs!"

"Aubrey-"

"Go!" I mouth wildly

Slowly I make my way up each step, gun in hand, pointed out in front of me. Easton taught me how to handle a gun, he taught me how to aim, how to shoot, he taught me everything I needed to know and right now I'm so thankful for that because I'm not scared, I'm not afraid, all I care about is keeping my baby girl safe.

I reach the upstairs area and listen to where the noise is coming from.

No, Alena's bedroom.

I make my way down the hall and hold my body tight against the wall, listening as intently as I can, trying to listen for any clue as who's in my daughter's room so I can call for back up.

A moment later she begins to stir and cry

"Shhh baby girl it's okay, I'm here." A male voice speaks, I can't quite make out the voice as it's muffled

Unable to take anymore I push the bedroom door open and with my gun raised point it at the back of the head of the hooded male standing over my daughter's crib with his hand on her, and her tiny little hand holding his finger.

"Who are you and why are you in my daughter's bedroom?"

Nothing

"Answer me!" I yell the gun still held out in front of me

Slowly the male turns to me, and the second we come face to face my legs begin to shake along with my hands "N-no." I breathe out as I lower my gun

"Aubrey," Caleb yells as he runs up the stairs. I close the door and step out of the room. "Sorry it was nothing, she's still asleep."

"You had me scared."

"Everything is fine, why don't you get going? I know you want to see her but you shouldn't keep Romee waiting, we'll still be here when you come back."

"Only if you're sure you're okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine, sorry, I shouldn't have freaked out on you like that."

"Alright, I'll call you over the weekend." He pulls me in for a hug and then makes his way down the stairs.

I place my hand on the door handle and close my eyes as I take a deep breath. This is all in my head, I'm imagining things again, I've officially lost it, I'm insane.

I push the bedroom door open and open my eyes. That's when I see him still standing there, looking at me with his stunning eyes.

"Hi Sweetheart, did you miss me?" Easton questions with a soft smile

All the clues have been posted and the reveal has been made! Tonight I will be dropping the trailer for my new story, the follow on from Easton, Alena. Follow me on Instagram to watch the trailer and keep following me for more hints, sneak peeks and more!