Alpha Male by Joshua

Author:Joshua [Joshua]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen.

Al threw all of his things onto the floor and screamed out in frustration. His cot toppled over and he kicked it across the room. At the height of his anger, the room started to quiver. The pipes running along the ceiling moaned and creaked and a large crack appeared in the concrete wall. As he started to lose control, he dropped to his knees and began to cry.

He sat there sobbing as Ivy raced through the doorway. She got down and comforted him by placing her arms over his shoulders. Her head went down, and she held him close saying, "It'll be ok."

She said it a few more times before he finally replied.

"No, it won't. Keen’s dead, and it's my fault."

"No, no, no, it's not," she said, swaying with him. He leaned in closer and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"You don't understand," he said, looking up at her. "I should have protected him. I should have protected those other men too."

"The police?" she asked, wiping away his tears. "They are the ones who shot Keen. You did what you could to protect everyone. You did your best."

"People are dying," he said. "People keep dying. I shouldn't do this anymore. These powers…"

"Shhh, no more of that," she said. "You have these powers for a reason. You are doing something great by helping us. This food you are stealing is helping us eat. Next, you'll steal medicine to keep us healthy. We are your people now, OK? You are our hero. My hero."

"A lot of good he's done us," said Xavier from the door. He face, red and puffy from crying, was nothing but scorn. "Eddy wants to see you. He said now!"

*****

Eddy sat atop his dais, his eyes pointed towards the blaring television screen. His face was sullen as he watched the news. The broadcaster walked across the scene with blurred flashing blue and red lights cutting through the darkness behind her. The headline read, "Where was Alpha Male?" As Al and Ivy walked in, he jumped up and rushed towards them.

"Are you OK? Is he OK?" he asked.

"He's fine," she replied. "He's just shaken up, is all."

"Yes, I'm fine," Al said.

"Too bad Keen can't say the same," Xavier said.

"Hey! Cut that shit," Eddy said, pointing at Xavier. "I’m broken up about Keen too, but it's not Al's fault, OK? We all go into this knowing the risks. This is a fucking war, us versus them."

"What risks are you taking Eddy?" Xavier said.

Eddy’s face went red, but he didn't speak for a moment. When the words came, they were slow and deliberate. "I'm going to forgive that, because I know you're hurting. Now get the fuck outta my face. Don't come back until you calm down."

Xavier’s fists clenched, but he didn't speak. Instead, he turned and walked out with everyone’s eyes following him. Eddy’s gaze didn't move until Xavier was well out of sight. His mood shifted from aggravation to sorrow once his eyes landed on Al.

"Don't listen to him," Eddy said, beckoning him forward with a wave of his hand.

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