Alexander Ranch (22 page)

“Oh, Logan, are you sure?”

“Definitely. Jordan and Daisy will be driving you home.”

I hugged him again. “Thanks again, Logan, for everything.”

“No thanks needed,” he said hugging me back. Then he released me, “Let’s go say goodbye to everyone else before they burst through the door. I’m sure you’re ready to go home.”

“I am actually,” I said, letting him lead me to the door. Sure enough when he opened the door to the study, the Alexander clan seemed to appear out of nowhere. I was surprised to see Rene, Maya, Ricky and Beto there too. Vaguely I thought I remembered them last night as part of my rescue team. It dawned on me that they were probably also healers or drainers. I immediately diverted that thought. I had enough to think about and sort out without contemplating that.

I received and gave hugs to Grace, Rene, Ricky, Maya and Beto. Ethan gave me a big hug and a smack on the lips which brought a scowl to Jordan’s face. Then, Ethan announced that he was coming along with Grace and Jordan to escort me home.

When I arrived home, Jordan walked me to my door and came inside while Ethan and Daisy waited in the car.

“Hey, don’t take too long!” Ethan yelled at Jordan from the car window. “We don’t have time for hanky panky!”

Jordan flipped him off and I flushed with embarrassment as Jordan slammed the door on Ethan’s laughter. Once the door was closed Jordan pulled me into his arms for a surprisingly brief and chaste kiss. Then he released my mouth and buried his face in the side of my neck
.

“I’ll call you tomorrow, ok?” He mumbled against my ear.

“Ok,” I answered.

He stepped back and opened the door. He smiled at me, stepped out, and then he was gone.  What a crazy and unbelievable last couple of weeks it had been. But, I would not think of that now. I walked into my room, stripped off my clothes and took a long
, hot shower. Then I curled up in my bed and let the peacefulness of sleep claim me.