“Nah. Our news threw them, but they’re treating us normally, which I’m fuckin’ grateful for.”
“Because they’re removed from the situation,” I mused. “They haven’t experienced everything up close and personal like the rest of the club.”
“Exactly. Sunny’s an asshole, but he is a decent guy underneath. Babe, I can damn guarantee he’s going to find ways to give you an experience you’ll remember forever,” Levi said.
“Hope so, because this is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”
Levi snorted. “I bet Derek is thinking the same. Did you notice he’s sent for Daithi and Dai? Motherfucker claimed he needed two psychos to control our two psychos,” Levi complained.
“Did you see what Lily did to his hair? Levi, she smeared chocolate sauce and treacle in it!” I exclaimed, giggling.
“Babe, what idiot lets a kid anywhere near those items unsupervised? Derek got what he deserved.”
“Good point,” I agreed as something inside me settled. I’d still grieve, but I could see the future now. Before, I was mired down in grief; it hadn’t disappeared, but seeing the pictures my brother had sent cheered me.
“Wonder how much Derek will sue us for?” Levi drawled as he leaned back and drew me down with him. His arm wrappedaround me as I laid my head on his muscled chest and placed my leg over his. This was one of my favourite sleep positions.
“Who the fuck cares? I’ve got billions to waste,” I answered, and Levi broke into laughter.
“Love you, Madi, thank you for being my old lady, wife, and the mother of my children.”
“Thanks for being you,” I replied and closed my eyes.
With Levi’s affection, I’d be okay, and maybe sooner than I thought.
Chapter Three.
Callie – Monday.
This was it. Crunch time. The first real night of investigating, yesterday’s shenanigans aside. There was nothing quite like the buzz of the opening of an investigation. I’d already collected my equipment from Freddie and was doing one last check, ensuring it worked. I always used an EMF detector, which picked up the presence of electromagnetic fields. Ghosts were assumed to produce electronic spikes when manifesting.
In addition, I’d a brand-new voice recorder. This was fresh on the paranormal market and highly sensitive. Allegedly, it could pick up a whisper several feet away. We’d tested it thoroughly before I decided it was going to be a favourite of mine! Jack was also checking his equipment over. He was taking Levi, and I had Madi on my team, so naturally, we were accompanied by Sunny and Phil.
With Levi and Jack, Freddie was filming them. Harry remained behind with Solace, who’d be watching the monitors for any hint of movement. Merrick would be guarding the sitetonight while Solace and Ashford slept and would guard us in the morning.
“Can we all confirm the two ways are working, please?” I said as the group gathered. We conducted a check, and every single person calling in confirmed that everybody was clear, as did Solace. Levi didn’t seem too happy at being split from Madi, but we explained that if the teams were too big, then it was likely to halt any activity.
“Does everyone have what they need?” Jack asked, and we all nodded.
Madi was using a temperature gauge. She wanted to understand how that worked in conjunction with the EMF. Jack had his voice recorder and a REM-Pod. Jack loved his REM-Pods and had several. Levi had declined any equipment and preferred to use his eyes. Each team member had a body cam to pick up any details Freddie and Phil might miss.
“Okay. Jack’s team, you’re going to cellblock twelve, while mine is heading to eight. We want base readings and to witness how the area reacts to our presence.”
Sunny scowled at my words as we separated. I guess he knew how the cellblock reacted.
I led the way into The Penn, looking around with interest. This wasn’t my first time inside. I’d helped set up the equipment, but tonight was different, and I felt it.
Madi was beside herself with excitement, while Sunny was stoic, and Phil was calm. Madi’s energy was influencing me, and the anticipation inside of me grew.
Sunny took the lead as he was wont to do, and we followed. He hesitated at the entrance of cellblock eight.
“Are you all wearing your crosses?” Sunny asked, and we nodded.
When we started this, I’d bought some silver crosses and had them blessed. After each investigation, I cleaned them withholy water to wipe any negative attachments off them. I strongly believed in their power.
“Yes, although I’m not overly religious,” Madi said with a frown.
“That’s okay, but do you believe in the cross’s strength to protect you?”
