I'm Not Leaving You

Part 3

DOM'S POV

I smile as I come back into the front room from walking the doctor out and see the man laughing with Jesse as Vince fuses over Mia. I sit next to the man as Letty starts up a video game and Jesse joins her.

"Brian," the man says suddenly, startling me as I watch my family.

"What?" I ask, turning towards the man.

"My name is Brian O'Connor," the man says, staring at his lap.

"Well, it's nice to meet you, Brian. My name is Dominic Toretto, but I go by Dom. I already introduced Leon, Letty, and Jesse," I say, smiling at him.

"I introduced myself and V, everyone, since you didn't," Mia says, smiling while Vince rubs her feet.

"I'm glad you're not hurt," Brian says softly, still staring at his lap.

"Brian," I say softly, reaching out towards him, which makes him flinch and stare at me scared.

"Jesse, Letty, it's time for bed," Leon says, quickly ushering them out after they all said goodnight.

"It's time for you and the little one too," Vince says, helping Mia up. They said goodnight as they headed to bed as well.

"Brian," I say, moving to kneel in front of Brian. He continues to stare at me, scared. "Why are you scared? You're safe here."

"I hurt her though," Brian says, looking around like he wants to bolt.

"No, Brian, you didn't. She is just fine," I say, lay my hands on his knees to keep him in place.

"But Vince," he starts, but I interrupt him.

"Vince has been like that since he found out she was pregnant," I say, smiling up at him.

"I should still go. I don't want to cause any more trouble for you," Brian says, scratching at the bandages on his hand.

"One, don't scratch at that so it can heal. Two, you are not causing any trouble. We all want you to stay. I would like you to stay," I say, frowning when the man's eyes widen again. "What's wrong?"

"Your eyes just flashed red," Brian says, sounding awed. "You're an alpha, which means I'm your mate." By this point, Brian is shaking as he starts silently crying.

"Hey, don't cry. I won't lie to you, you are my mate, but I won't force you into anything you don't want," I say, rubbing Brian's knees.

"Mates are supposed to bond and be with each other forever," Brian says, staring at my hands on his knees.

"I know you're scared, but I would never force you," I say, trying to get Brian to meet my eyes.

"Do I get to stay here? With you guys?" Brian asks, finally meeting my eyes. I smile as I see the hope in his eyes.

"Of course, Brian. We all already love you here. I love you here," I say, smiling at him as I grab his hand.

"You love me?" Brian asks, looking very surprised.

"You don't even know me."

"I don't have to know your past. I've seen you, here, with your new family, and I love you," I say, moving to sit next to him.

"I'm sorry," Brian says suddenly, getting up and walking to the window.

"Why are you apologizing?" I ask, getting up but not moving any closer to him to not startle him.

"I don't know what love is," Brian says, staring out the window.

"You don't have to love me, Bri. Just stay. We've got an unused room you can have," I say, moving to stand close but not too close.