Anchored

Chapter 2: Anchored

TW: self-harm, mild blood, suicidal thoughts

"Well, no one's dead," Theo shook his head as he grabbed the beta's bag from him.

"I can handle myself," Liam growled.

"Just get in the truck."

Liam glared at him but listened.

"Anything else I should know about before I trap you in my apartment for the night?"

"What do you mean?"

"Like any tips on how to control a beta with anger issues or any idea why you are this out of control? Or like how was your midnight run last night?"

"How do you know about that?" Liam stared at him.

"Parrish asked Argent if you were okay, Argent asked me," Theo shrugged.

"I needed air."

"Liam, I don't care I was just curious if you were out for blood or not."

"I'm fine," Liam shrugged.

"Lift your sleeves," Theo stared at him.

The beta sighed revealing claw marks.

"You aren't letting those heal either."

"Pain keeps me in control."

"And wears you down."

"I'm stronger than you."

"When you are angry, fine, but you are starting to make yourself weak."

"You don't know what you are talking about it!"

"When was the last time you actually took a day off?"

"Does it matter to you?" Liam snarled.

"No, I don't care, but I do want to stop you from killing me. That I care about."

"Then, just drop it."

"Liam, I know you need me to stay in control, but I don't know what I am doing it just happens. I always just talk to you, and it works right?"

"Yes," Liam reluctantly nodded.

"So, that's all I have for tonight, keep you distracted."

"I guess," Liam muttered.

They pulled in front of Theo's apartment. The chimera grabbed the boy's bag while Liam drug himself out of the passenger seat, wincing at his head. It was like the moon was already shining right through, trying to pull his wolf to the surface.

"Painful?" Theo asked.

"It's like the wolf is trying to claw itself out of my skull," Liam muttered.

"That sounds pleasant," Theo shook his head, "I'm so glad I don't get affected by it."

"So, you enjoy being a failed science experiment?"

"Better than going through this."

"You shouldn't even be alive," Liam stared at him.

"Lucky for you I am."

"If I don't kill you tonight," Liam growled.

"You won't kill me, Little Wolf."

"Are you willing to take that chance?" Liam flicked his claws as Theo closed the door behind them.

"Attack me, I don't care."

Liam growled and looked about ready to maul the chimera, but Theo didn't lose eye contact with him. Something about the chimera's stare comforted him. He didn't understand, but it was like his brain stopped fighting for a moment. His claws retracted as he sat down on the older boy's couch.