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Emmaline and Alfie both help me make a small dint in the amount of food we have. With the box full of fruit and refreshments plus the picnic Alga made us, which could feed about ten people, we all felt stuffed.
“Can I go and look for some crabs, Mum?”
“Sure, just be careful you don’t slip on the rocks. And don’t go too far out!” Emmaline shouts after Alfie, who is already making his way to the wall of rocks that go out to sea.
“Katie, how long have you known Leo for?”
“A long time, actually. Well, we met about 15 years ago and then have met up again recently.”
“Ahh, so?..... You know who Leo is, right?”
I sigh, “Yes, I know.”
*Barking*
“Is that Macy?” I ask. Macy is barking frantically in the sea. Macy does not like the water, yet she is running into the waves.
“Oh my god, Alfie!” Emmaline makes a run for the sea.
I see Alfie Lay half on the rocks and half in the sea.
He isn’t moving, apart from a slight sliding movement edging him further into the waves.
Out of the corner of my eye, I see a flash of olive skin. It’s Leo. He is running along the wall of rocks. Each step a fast, precise movement. He reaches Alfie, lifts him with ease, and more slowly and carefully carries him back to the beach. Placing him in his mother’s arms, he checks him over. Emmaline cries and falls to her knees. Leo supports them both, settling them in the sand.
Leo calls his name, “Alfie, can you hear me? Alfie?”
Emmaline just holds him. Clearly in shock and has no idea what to do.
Leo checks his pulse and then checks his head. Emmaline starts the panic. Her breathing becomes erratic.
“We need to get him to a hospital.”
“Emmaline, look at me.” She instantly does as he says. Even in such a traumatic event, Leo still commands the power.
“Alfie is going to be fine. He has a small cut with a bump on his head. He’s just knocked himself out for a while.” As Leo talks, Alfie begins to stir. “My team will be here shortly, ahh here they are now.” Leo nods in the direction of Marco with a guy I don’t recognise carrying a green medical bag.
I back away to give them some room; I feel useless just standing here. There’s a crowd starting to gather around.
“The boy will be fine. Thank you for your concern. Please give the family some privacy.” The crowd quickly disperses, bar one man. Leo glares at him, but he doesn’t get the message. He then gets his phone out; surely, he can’t be taking a photo.
“Are you deaf? Leave!” The man jumps as Leo snatches his phone from his hand and throws it into the sea.
After a few minutes, Alfie is fully awake, thank goodness. Leo arranges for Marco and the medic to take them home and for the medic to stay until Alfie is out of danger. I pack up their things from the beach and get Macy’s lead on. We follow Marco carrying Alfie and the medic, talking to Emmaline up the beach, and getting them settled in the SUV. I’m amazed at Leo’s prompt organisation.
“You saved the boy’s life, Leo.” Grabbing his arm, I give it a little squeeze. “How did you get Marco and that medic here so quickly?”
“I was on the phone with Marco when I heard Macy barking. We have a medic available at all times in case of emergencies. I did what needed to be done.” Not sure why I’m surprised this situation hasn’t phased him; I pack up our things, trying to hide my anxiety.
“How brilliant is their Macy dog. If she hadn’t alerted everyone, goodness knows what would have happened.” I shudder at the thought. “I’d love a dog like Macy. I’ve always wanted a dog.”
“A Guerra will have what they desire. I will instruct Marco to bring the dog back with him. She shall be yours.”
“What?! No, you can’t do that!”
“Believe me, Katherine; I can do whatever I want. A dog is a mere price to pay for saving her son's life. I doubt she will argue.”
“Don’t you dare, Leo! She is as much her baby as Alfie. Please don’t!” I cry until I see him smirking.
