CHAPTER ELEVEN

MAXIMUS'S P. O. V

It has been four days since Matt, Alex and Myron arrived. Alex and Myron have been getting better day by day,  recovering from their injuries and their thirst for direct human vein blood to animal blood or blood bags.

Matt is staying in our house at the guest room but it fits him perfectly as if it was waiting for his arrival. Myron is staying at the alpha's house cause they got him a spare room but also to keep him away from Ty for the time being.

I haven't spoken to Matt since the last time when he told us the story of our mother,  I have been good at avoiding him. Since he told us everything I have been so angry at myself, at my mother,  at the people who did that to her,  even at her brother. So seeing Matt has made me feel guilty at the same time Jealousy.

Guilty cause he had to live a horrible life while we were having the best days of our lives.

Jealousy cause he had the chance to grow up with her in every way possible.

So No... I can't seem to bring myself to be anywhere near him.

I think he knows that I have been avoiding him, cause every time that he tries to speak at me I just brush him off with a simple answer or more like a No and Yes answer. I even started staying at Damien's house specifically Chris's room, not like he mind.

Chris has been an amazing mate or should I say, boyfriend,  although sometimes we seem like we can't get along we are getting there time will tell. Despite being the strongest between us and always being protective over him, I did let him take control of our relationship simply because he is good at that is why I trust him with my heart.

" Earth to Max",  I hear Chris's voice as he comes to where I am.

I'm currently at the park instead of being at school. Thankfully it's Friday and the weekend begins.

I watch him as he comes and sits beside me at the park bench, leaning in to give me a kiss.

" Hey",  he says breathing heavily for air cause the kiss was hot but also short for my liking.

" Hey," I say it back as I stroke his cheek. " I thought you were in school "

" I was until when I heard you were not". He sits upright taking my hand in his. " What happened? "

" I was on my way but I changed my mind and I wanted to go and see Matt.  But still, I couldn't get myself to go, so I stopped here ". looking everywhere but him.

" You can't keep avoiding him, Max".

" I know".

" He needs you now more than ever".

" I know".

" And you are being a terrible brother ".

" I know",  I yelled standing up in rage. " You don't have to remind me that ".

He looks at me in shock,  " You have been so angry lately.  Are you sure it is because of Matt and not your vampire side? "

" You know that my vampire side can't just wake up simply by being angry ". I pinch my nose bridge and close my eyes so I could calm down before I do something stupid.

" It looks like it might with you". He says still looking at me in terror.

" I'm sorry I yelled ", I say sitting down again and hug him. " Am being a terrible mate ".

" We have always been terrible at one another but that is who we are",  he says holding me closer.  " But now you terrify me cause it looks like your dormant side wants to push through and that is not a good sign.  We need to mate so we can activate it smoothly ".

About that.

Matt told us how to activate our dormant species inside of us.

Option one with the help of a witch. Gladly we have one.

Option two by mating and marking each other. It is something that we have been looking forward to.

It looks like most people chose option two. Simply because they think it might be a controllable and slow process.

He wasn't really sure on how to trigger the Harrington's hunter mark cause it is also something that mother forget to tell him or she just didn't want him to know.

" I love you,  you know that? " I say looking at his eyes. I do love him but also terrified that the moment my vampire side awakes things might not be the same. And I might lose him.

" I know and I do too ". He says smiling.

" Then I won't let anything or anyone harm you, even if I have to get rid of my vampire side ". That is a promise.

I plant another kiss on his lips which is so soft by the way.

After hours of making out and cuddling at the park bench,  I got the courage of going to see Matt.

Reaching home it was already starting to get dark outside. I see Mark's motorcycle at the parking indicating that he is already home but I don't see Travis's truck or any sign of Trevor's bike.

Heading inside I find Sally, Kelly, Oxy, and Harvey in the sitting room lying on the floor and the TV is on as if they're watching it. Looking around I don't see anyone else but I could hear people talking in the kitchen so I decided to go and say hi.

It's Ty and Myron sitting really close to my liking with Ty's school books on the counter flipped wide open.

We had to explain to Ty why Myron did what he did and who he is to him. Good thing he didn't freak out but a little bit sad cause he wished Maxine would have been his mate,  but he got over it and accepted that Maxine will forever be his best friend.

On the other hand, Myron had to go through difficult warnings coming from his Dad and brothers, to stay PG till his 20 or more and ready.

" Hey uncle Max",  Ty says as he comes and gives me a hug. " I have missed you ".

" Miss you too kiddo ",  patting his head. Giving Myron a stinky eye.

" Helping him with his homework ",  he defends himself.

" I'm not worried ",  I say and I let go of Ty. " Where is Matt? ".

" In his trailer with uncle Mark and uncle Trevor". Ty says as he takes his previous seat.

When Matt brought Alex and Myron he had this truck which was hinged with a trailer behind it.  The trailer had a lot of things books,  clothes,  utensils,  medical things,  weapons and so many unknown kinds of stuff.

He had it three years after Felicity passed, how did he get it that is the story that I have to ask him some other time.

And right now it is parked behind our house in the woods,  he says to stay out of clear cause it has a lot of valuable things apart from his wardrobe and utensils.

Matt's Truck and Trailer.

Getting closer to the trailer I hear them talking and laughing so hard.  Trev and Mark have been good brothers to Matt. Helping him to adjust and to know him better.  All I have ever do is avoid him as much as I could.

I open the trailer door and walk inside,  the moment I am inside they all go quite looking at me as if I have grown a second head.

" Look who is here ",  Trev breaks the silence first.

" Hey",  I say to them as I stand awkwardly looking at them.

" Hey," Matt says first standing up and walks to his mini-fridge,  " Beer? " He asks.

" Yeah sure",  I say sitting next to Mark and opposite Matt. ( trailer couch facing each other).

" So what brings you to this dark corner of your world? " Trev asks.

" Do I really need a reason to hang out with my brothers? "Scratching the back of my head.

" Lately I think you do",  Mark says.

" I know I have been a dick lately and am sorry for that ",  I say directly to Matt.

" No harm is done.  I know you need some time to process about it all",  he says as he puts his hand on top of mine. " We are brothers right? ".

The way he asked the question it looks like I haven't accepted him as one.. Maybe because I haven't had time to get to know him instead all I did was avoid. " Yes, we are".

" Damn you even look alike no need to question that ",  Trev says looking at us in awe.  " On the other side, I have to convince people that I am really your brother ".

" You are our brother no matter what they see ",  I tell him as I put my fist up so we could fist bump.

" It wasn't easy living with mum",  Matt starts.

Looking at our confused faces,  " That is the reason why you have been avoiding me, Max right?"

I just nod my head,  " Also why she never came back for us or left you on the doorsteps like us".

" She never had a choice Max",  Trev says.

" Everyone has a choice and she chose to leave us". I almost yelled.

" So you could leave a better life". Matt reasons.

" And you a horrible one",  I scoff not believing why he is taking her side over this.

" Where you ever going to come to us,  if Alex didn't find you? ".

" Max",  Mark tries to calm me down.

" I need to know ". I ask with pain visibly in my voice.

" No... Maybe.... I don't know ",  he says unsure of his answer.

" Which is it Matt,  yes or no? " I try again.

" NO!... Okay no.. I was never going to meet you.  Even if I died out there you would have never known but I would have been proud knowing that my brothers are okay". He shouts.

" Great",  I say getting out of the trailer hearing Trevor's voice calling after me but I don't want to turn around.

" Max wait",  he tries again.  " Don't walk away from your brother Max you need to talk about this".

" What is there to say Trev,  probably he isn't staying for long. Maybe he is just passing through because he thinks he is some kind of a lone wolf and his goals are to save everyone". I say with anger boiling inside of me like I want to erupt.

" Why are you so angry",  Trev says coming next to me. " What's going on Max,  talk to me".

" I don't know.... Maybe I am afraid that the moment I accept him in my life he won't stick around and there will be that feeling of being incomplete and you can't do anything about it".

" I am not going anywhere Max I promise.  It was not my plan to ever meet you but right now am glad that I did.  So am not running anymore,  am done. I am staying right here with you,  Mark,  Trev, Ty, and Travis because you are my family ". Matt says coming closer as he opens his arms for a hug which I accept happily. And it became a group hug as Mark and Trev join in.

I am just glad he is okay. But still it pains me that he had to go through that.

I promise to find every last one of them and make them pay from rapists to hunters to rogues.

Beware cause am coming for you.

" Are you guys done hugging each other cause dinner is ready",  I could hear Travis's voice calling from the Kitchen's window.

Breaking off the hug, Matt locks the trailer and we all headed inside. Chatting loudly and happily.

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MARK'S P. O. V

I have never seen Max so angry and emotional before.  I think what's happening right now is affecting him differently more than me.  He's been angry and zoning out a lot.  I planned on asking Chris about it cause he doesn't seem to open up to me anymore like we used to.

Sitting at the dinner table is all family members,  it looks like Myron left already so it's just Travis,  Trevor,  Tyler,  Max,  Matt, and I. Well with the lazy wolves who are just laying everywhere.

Matt never had problems with them,  in fact, they did like him a lot which we were glad cause we didn't want to cause enemies between wolves.  He is a great guy,  charming,  easy to talk to,  although he had a terrible life.  I am just glad he did come to us because right now I feel that am whole.

What happened to Felicity is something terrible that I don't want to even think about it but also am being understanding to all her decisions cause I know she wanted what is best for us in her own ways possible.

There is nothing special on the table cause it's Friday,  so it's pizza for dinner and movie marathon night cause there are no classes tomorrow. Actually it's the best day of the week cause we get to stay in and spend the night as a family.

Making small conversations while eating.  We hear the doorbell.

" I got it",  I say standing up as being closer to the door.

Walking to open it and there stands Damien,  Dylan,  Avery,  Jordan,  Alex, Myron,  Chris, and My beloved one Nick.  carrying extra boxes of pizza.

" What is happening? ",  I ask in confusion. " It's not like I am not glad to see you".

" Well, it's a movie night. So we have come to join in". Damien says passing through that I had to move aside to give him space to walk by.  And they all followed after him.

" Hey handsome ",  Nick being the last he greets me with a passionate kiss that I don't want to end.

Leaving no room for air,  " I miss you ".

" Me too",  I say between the kiss.

" Get a room you two",  Jordan says as he passes by.

I know how we get sometimes, a little over the top but who is to blame,  we love each other and we are not afraid to show it.

We part from our disturbing passionate kiss and try to be civil,  closing the door behind us.

We all shift from the kitchen to the living room. Tyler selects the first movie and we were all settled to watch.

Mates cuddling each other either on the couch or on the floor with pizza boxes everywhere.

It is going to be a very long night.

But a good one.

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A/N

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