Fatal Obsession

Chapter 144

To say you could hear a pin drop was an understatement. Aaron's gaze went from his parents to his brothers. Aaron knew his parents temper, and his brothers were no better.

"Why didn't you tell us?" His mom asked the question in a hushed voice but her grip on his arm was a testament that she wasn't calm.

"I didn't remember anything. It was only later that I started dreaming about it, but I thought it wasn't real."

Tim stared at him silently for a moment, then he turned and walked away. Aaron watched his retreating back but didn't follow him.

"Harold, did you know about this?"

Harold looked at Ryan. "I recently found out. We were looking into it when Aaron got kidnapped."

"Did you find the fuckers?" Phillip asked.

"We only know the name of one of the guys involved."

"What's his name?"

"Phillip, I don't think..."

"You know I have respect for you Harold. But don't think for a minute that I'm not going to find out those names on my own."

"Brett Saxe."

"I know that name." Ryan stated, looking at Phillip. "His dad is the chief at the police academy."

"I found nothing on record stating that."

"I found out when I was undercover years ago. His dad must have known what happened back in the academy."

"If that's true then I will deal with him. We still have four guys unaccounted for."

"Three guys unaccounted for."

"What do you mean?" Kyle asked.

"Paul Trainer."

"Shit," Kyle's head turned to look at him. "Aaron, if Paul was involved then..."

"It could be any of the others."

Harold out a hand on his shoulder and gave it a squeeze. "We're going to end this. I'm going to head over to the academy. No more wasting time."

"Get a list of the guys that were in the same class with Aaron."

"There's no need. I can write the names down for you." Aaron told them.

"Aaron, are you sure that you want to do this?"

"I'm not going to hide or let them get away with this."

"I know. I'm only asking because we still have to deal with Justin and Stephen."

"Kyle, it'll be fine."

With his decision in mind, Aaron leaned forward and gave both his lovers a kiss in front of his family.

"Aaron, what's going on?" Pamela asked.

"I was going to keep it a secret but I changed my mind. I'm in a relationship with both of them."

Kyle and Logan looked at him in surprise but Aaron just smiled at them. He already told himself that he was going to tell his family.

Ryan and Phillip exchanged looks with each other. Phillip let out a sigh then turned to speak to him.

"We're happy for you. But dad is going to..."

"Phillip it's okay. I already had a feeling."

All heads turned at the sound of Tim's voice. He was standing by the door, his phone still in his hand. He strode across the room to stand in front of the trio.

"We'll talk when this is over."

Aaron's smile was relieved. His dad wasn't a homophobic person but he was very protective.

"Tim, where did you go?"

"I had a few calls to make. No one is going to hurt my kids and get away with it."

"I'm heading over to the academy."

"I'm coming with you."

"I'll head over to my friend at air traffic control. I'll let you know when any incoming private planes landed at the airport." Kaia gave him one last hug. "Call me if you need anything."

"I will."

"Well, I'm not just going to sit back and do nothing."

"Mom, don't do anything crazy."

"No promises dear." Pamela hugged him, placing a kiss on his cheek.

"Ryan, can I ask you a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Keep an eye on Theo for me."

Both opened their mouths to protest but Aaron wasn't in the mood to argue.

"I wasn't asking." He gave his brother a pointed look.

"Fine," Ryan threw his hands up in the air.

A wave of tiredness washed over Aaron, making him sway on his feet.

"I'm tired guys."

"Why don't you take a rest? We'll talk after you wake up."

"I'll give you that list later." Aaron glanced at Theo. "Don't leave."

"Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere."

Kyle scowled over at Theo but kept his mouth shut. Aaron turned and made his way into the bedroom.

He walked sluggishly over to the bed, lifted the covers and crawled onto the bed. A sigh left his mouth when his body touched the cool surface. His eyes stared at the ceiling, refusing to close.

  Memories of the guys he hanged out with at the academy plagued him. Sleep eluded him so he went over to his desk to write down the names of the guys he had grown close to in the academy. By the time he was finished, fifteen names were written on the paper.

  A knock sounded at his door. He got up to open the door and there stood Logan's Aunt.

"Aunt Tara, do you need me for something?"

"No," She shook her head. "I just came to check on you. Are you hungry?"

  Aaron stared at her silently for a minute then shook his head. "I guess you heard everything? I thought you were out."

  She took a step forward and hugged him. "I'm not a person to pry into other people's business but I'm here if you want to talk. You protected Logan and risk your life to save us. You're dating my nephew and that makes you family."

  Aaron returned her hug. "I'll take you up on that offer."

"Good. Whenever you're ready."