Power or Death [editing]

Chapter 34.

To say I'm torn up from everything Ralph just told me, would be an understatement.

I currently have my head in Agnes' lap while she strokes my hair and tries to comfort me. She is not trying to stop me from crying and quiet me. She is genuinely trying to just comfort me while I am distressed for reasons she isn't even aware of.

'I love you so fucking much.' I whisper out roughly. 'I don't deserve you and your greatness, at all. Thank you for giving Ralph and I everything we need.'

'I know, Riley. Everything will be ok. I love you so very much.' She tells me with a certainty that lets me know that she knows that providing for me is part of a bigger plan.

Of course she knows that. Agnes is super smart and would know that I'm not just drinking from her to just drink from her. Everything we do has a purpose.

I have no idea how it took me this long to realize.

Briggs' P.O.V.

'He and Ralph just had a massive conversation. Riley now understands that there is a bigger picture.' Brock informs me as I stare at Riley and Agnes.

Ummmm, ok.

'Is he going to be ok?' I ask, slightly worried about the state of my brother.

'We are all going to be ok, Briggs. Just keep doing what you are supposed to be doing.' He tells me before leaving me alone with my thoughts.

I reach over and rub Agnes on the back. She looks over at me and smiles before turning her attention back to the field.

Every second I am with Agnes I am just amazed about how powerful she truly is. I don't have a doubt in my mind that she could slaughter everyone, right now, on the training grounds, by herself.

Is a security team really necessary? Yes.

Yes, it is necessary because her sole focus isn't always security and what is happening in her surroundings. While she is strong and can protect herself, she is also with pups.

I need to keep my family safe and protected.

Xave's P.O.V.

I feel like I am being left out, and that makes me feel guilty. I KNOW I am not being left out.

I feel like such a bitch.

However, for whatever reason that I don't know yet, it has become extremely hard for me since Agnes joined us earlier this afternoon.

Even though I had time with her after lunch, her focus was not on me. She was distracted by whatever is happening with Riley and Ralph. And while I know she is not ignoring me or abandoning me, I can't help but feel excluded.

'It's understandable and unfortunate that you feel that way. Agnes has more to worry about, more pressure, and more people to take care of than just you.

I wasn't with you when you and Agnes were in a solo relationship. I can imagine that this is a tough transition for you. Let's figure out what's really bothering you.' Maliki tells me.

'I feel like such a piece of shit for feeling this way. None of this is Agnes' fault. None of this is anyone's fault. But I don't want to feel this way, I need to do better and I don't know how.' I tell him.

'Are you jealous? Are you jealous that Riley is getting something you have never gotten from Agnes?' He asks.

'No. I mean, I don't think so. Ok. I would love to taste Agnes. Not because I need to feed on her like he does. Just because I'm curious of what experiencing that part of Agnes is like. Ok, I'm slightly jealous or maybe just upset. Riley has made it clear that Briggs and I can't even have a taste.' I huff.