Healing (Zalex)

Chapter 14

a few months had passed, and there was a press conference detailing previously private information about the murder of the Marshall's. Zack was in his boyfriend's house. He'd sold the apartment Helen had got him, since discovering she had ties with his father and moved in With Alex and his parents. Zack had opened up about his past to Alex's parents, of course, they were concerned for their and Alex's safety, but they were also incredibly protective of Zack.  

Alex looked at Zack with a sad smile as he sat on the couch, rubbing his back. "Babe we don't have to listen" Alex offered weakly as the words; 

"Martin Marshall was arrested for the murder of his wife and daughter."

popped up on the screen.

"This just in, The Marshall's had a son named Martin Marshall Junior who was put into witness protection after the events of his mother and twin's death. His social worker Helen Dunnde was working in close accordance with the father." the news reporter said. "reports are coming in that the Jack Barakat attack was linked to the Marshall murder in an attempt to get to the unnamed son" the reporter exclaimed. 

Zack breathed in deeply at the revelation of the announcement "Oh my god he's been arrested" Zack whispered as tears fell down his face as he hugged Alex.

Alex wrapped his arms around Zack as he kissed him deeply "he's arrested, we're safe" he whispers.

Zack's emotions surged like a tempest within him as news of his murderous father's arrest reached him. Relief, tinged with disbelief, washed over him, creating a tumultuous mix of emotions that he struggled to comprehend. For years, the weight of secrecy and fear had burdened Zack's soul, but the realization that justice was finally being served released a flood of pent-up emotions.

A poignant blend of vindication and sorrow enveloped him, knowing that the man he once called father was capable of such heinous acts. As he grappled with the complexities of his feelings, a glimmer of hope emerged, signaling the possibility of healing and closure that had long eluded him.

***

Zack had his arms around Alex's waist as he pulled him in closer by the loop of his trousers jeans "why don't you take me on that bedroom date you promised" Zack slurred as he attempted to kiss his boyfriends neck.

"Because it'll be our first time, and you are drunk out of your mind" Alex responded "I have so much damn respect and love for you " Alex said as he ran his fingers through Zack's hair.

Zack whined softly as he nibbled Alex's neck pressing a kiss to his collar bone.

Zack was drunk beyond measure, and his kisses were erratic and sloppy. Alex smiled warmly as he pushed away from the wall, taking a step back from the desperate kiss.

“Come on. You’re not in the right state of mind for this right now. Let’s get you into bed instead,” Alex coaxed as he guided Zack back towards the bedroom and sat down beside him on the bed.

Alex laid Zack down as he laid besides him holding Zack protectively. "Go to sleep babe" Alex whispered