Page 21 of The Billionaire Alpha Surrogate

“Do you want to go on one? There’s one that isn’t too far away from here at Old Town.”

“It sounds like a lot of fun.”

They stopped at the mansion long enough to update Vera, Michelle, and Ronnie about their plans so no one worried about them and Vera knew not to plan for them at dinner, and then they headed off.

“Do you believe in ghosts?” Micah asked.

“Yes. I know a few people who swear they see them all the time. Plus, I’ve had some experiences that I can’t explain. What about you?”

“I do believe in them. There is a lot of evidence that suggests that ghosts do exist. There is also the theory that energy can’t be created or destroyed. A soul would be energy.”

“True that. It is hard to believe that our consciousness and our existence would just abruptly end. The vessels that carry our soul, or our essence, might die, but that can’t just be the end,” Lucy said. “Plus, I’m sure we didn’t go through the trials, challenges, and all the lessons of life just to have it be for nothing.”

“I never thought of it that way,” he said. “You’re right. What is the point of learning something and growing just to die? It would be meaningless.”

“Do you think we’ll meet up with any at the ghost tour?”

“According to their website, a lot of people have seen ghosts or seen objects moved around. Who knows, we might.” Micah grinned at her. “Do you scare easy?”

“Not usually, but I’ve never seen a ghost, either.”

“They have a private tour that starts at eight. It goes until 9:30. What do you think?”

“It sounds fun,” she said.

He booked the tour and they visited some of the historical areas in Albuquerque before having dinner. They arrived back at Old Town just in time.

Lucy smiled when the tour began because Micah reached for her hand and held it throughout the night. Electricity flashed through her body at the touch, and she was reminded of the need she had felt earlier at the creek. She wasn’t sure what to think about him holding her hand. It wasn’t like they were a couple. Maybe he was just trying to get her comfortable with him so when the time came for them to make a baby, she wouldn’t be so nervous. Whatever the reason, she was determined to enjoy the connection.

The tour guide was amazing. She told the stories with excitement and dramatic flair that kept both of them enthralled. Lucy didn’t see any ghosts or mysteriously moving objects, but she had a lot of fun. She was full of smiles when they got back to the car.

“That was awesome,” she said. “Thank you for the treat.”

“I enjoyed it, too. I’ve lived in New Mexico my entire life and have never gone on one of the tours.”

“What made you think of it?” she asked.

“I figured you would like to get out of the house. I heard one of my employees talk about it a few days ago.”

“Thank you for thinking of me and taking me.”

“My pleasure,” he said. “We’ll have to find other fun adventures to go on.”

He reached for her hand across the seat. Warmth flooded her. She closed her eyes and inhaled. She smiled, feeling content.

They weren’t quite ready to go to bed when they got back.

“I have an idea,” Lucy said. “We could watch a scary movie in the sitting room in my fancy suite. I don’t think my landlord will mind if I have company this evening.”

“Probably not. I know the guy. He’s pretty awesome.”

“You wouldn’t be biased, would you?”

“Maybe a smidge.”

They decided to watch The Conjuring.

“I’ve seen this move at least ten times. I still jump and throw my hands out at a couple of scenes,” Lucy said.

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