The Hybrid

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Alex and Liam were out all day. It was dark outside when they returned to the apartment. When my eyes laid on Alex I noticed the tenseness in his body and unease in his face. My eyebrows furrowed, something wasn't right. He smiled at me but it didn't reach his eyes. Jumping off the sofa, I hugged him tightly wanting to feel him in my arms. Inhaling his scent in the process and closed my eyes, indenting his masculine scent in my mind as much as I could. I felt his face on my head as he deeply inhaled.

"How was your day?" I heard him mumble into my hair.

I gently nodded against his chest "was ok". I pulled away and found his emerald depths "how was yours"

"Busy...I hate meetings" his voice was soft, his hand caressed my cheek, still gazing into my eyes.

We both walked into the living room as Liam just left his bedroom. Olivia jumped around his neck and kissed him. Sam cleared his throat "get a room" he said awkwardly. When Olivia pulled away she glared at Sam and then asked Liam "well, how did the meeting go?"

He sat down on the sofa, heavily sighed and shook his head. He scratched the back of his neck, his eyes met mine. Something definitely wasn't right. I thought to myself. I became instantly nervous and fiddled with my fingers. I knew whatever he was about to say wouldn't be good.

"Nearly all day we had a meeting with Boston." he spoke but got interrupted by impatient Olivia "what they said"

I felt Alex shifting nervously next to me. Liam's eyes shot to Olivia "they don't want to get involved with the vampire council here. They said they will give us protection and home, apparently they have enough problems in Boston" his eyes moved to mine again and I knew what was coming. "They don't feel comfortable with Ellie"

My heart sank at his words my eyes moved to the wooden floor. "I'm sorry Ellie" I heard Liam's voice "Me and Alex tried"

I found his sincere eyes, compassion was written all over his face. I plastered a smile on my face even though I didn't feel like it "it's ok Liam," I let out a sigh "I am used to it"

Even though I was used to peoples prejudice, it still hurt.

"What...does that mean we have to leave Ellie behind?" Olivia's voice rang throughout the room.

Liam tore away his gaze from her and looked down to the floor, giving her an answer.

"We can't do that Liam, we just can't" her voice was borderline angry. She paced around the room, I could sense the desperation rolling off of her. Her sky blue eyes found mine and I noticed she was on the brink of crying. She was fighting it.

I walked towards her and reached out for her hands. "Olivia, this is for the best. I can't have you risking your life for me." I pleaded with her. My eyes bore into hers, worry flashed in her depths and her full lips were in a tight line.

I hugged her tightly for a second then pulled away "promise me you will go to Boston" her eyes flicking between mine and I found myself doing the same looking for her answer. But she wasn't going to give the answer I was looking for.

"Promise me" I gently shook her. "I'm ok with this," my voice was gentle, reassuring her. I plastered a smile on my face trying to reassure her more. I couldn't have her fighting Liam on this. He was looking out for them and I felt relieved they would be in a safe environment soon.

She smiled at me but tears started falling down her face. I wiped her tears with my thumb and hugged her tightly one more time. As I let her go I glanced at Liam. He gave me thankful smile and I willed myself to return his smile even though I didn't feel like it. Olivia turned towards Liam while I turned away from them. My eyes landed on Alex, I saw the sorrow but also determination in his depths. But I didn't go to him, I needed to be left alone. I tore away my eyes and headed into his bedroom.