The Genocide

Chapter Twenty

I'm not sure why, maybe it was the stress but after hearing those fateful words I collapsed into a dark pool of unconsciousness. To put it truthfully, I fainted. Harry may be many things but he's not... well, I can't say he's a murderer because he did kill the Halves in his pack without any legible evidence other than the fact he disliked them.

I couldn't wrap my head around the fact that Harry had just signed himself a death warrant if this were in fact completely and honestly true. The child inside of me... it couldn't be the root to that insanity, could it? If that were the case, I was the sole reason for all the murders. It'd be my fault.

I can't breathe, something feels like it's weighing down my chest. If it were in fact my fault, would I be called a murderer?

I'd never put much thought into becoming a mother. My own mother abounded me at a young age. How could I raise this child when I don't know how to do it myself? I knew I loved the child. I did. But how was I supposed to care for it?

My eyelids flicker open without my consent and I see I'm in the hotel room. Louie is asleep in a recliner across the room. HIs mouth is open and he's snoring slightly. I raise out of bed and quietly tip toe across the carpeted flooring. His cellphone is charging on the stand next to him so I quietly grab it and head out the door.

I know the number by heart and I can't help but feel guilty as I put the phone to my ear. I lean against the side of the motel room as it begins to dial and ring. There's a sound on the other side and finally a tired voice mutters out, "Yeah?"

"Is it true?" I question.

There's a shuffling and I can tell he's getting up to go somewhere private. A few moments later I can hear his breathing, "Bay?" He asked.

"Yeah," I tell him, biting my bottom lip.

"Shit, Bay," I can almost imagine him running a hand through his deep red hair.

"Is it true, Noah?" I ask again.

"Which part?"

I close my eyes, taking that as a confirmation, "Did he kill the Alpha of the Hegemony pack?"

"He did,"

"Why?"

"Your scent was everywhere, Bay. He... he needs you and the child before it's too late."

"Too late for what?"

"He's giving into his Wolf. If he does do it completely... we'll have a dangerous Rogue on our hands. Bay, I don't ask much but my family- their lives are at stake. Can you... meet up with him? Just show him that you're, I mean that you're both okay?"

"Noah..." I whispered a tear escaping the corner of my eye. "You know I can't. If he finds me, he'll take me."

"Bay there has to be another way... Innocent lives are at stake,"

"I know, Noah. But if I give up and just... walk into his arms how am I supposed to make sure that nothing like this... this genocide ever happens again?"

"Bay... I'm begging you,"

"I can't. I won't. This child will be protected from him. From anyone who wants to hurt us,"

"Bay," Noah's voice rang out in desperation.

"I'm sorry, Noah." I whispered and clicked the end button. I walked back in the motel room and threw the cellphone on Louie's lap. He jumped, startled.

"We have to go, c'mon,"

Louie didn't say a word before we got into the SUV and left. I felt guilty riding in the Alpha's car now. We had taken his car for his life. I wondered if his wife and child were okay.

"We have to do something," I said slowly.

"I know," Louie agreed.

"I can't sit by and watch him take innocent lives."

"We won't. We'll figure something out." He reached over and grabbed my hand, squeezing it.

"It's my fault. This wouldn't have happened if I hadn't left,"

Louie groaned, "Don't you dare say that. It's his. You didn't kill them. He did. And I promise I'll do anything in my power to subdue him,"

"You can't kill him," I whispered, knowing Louie wasn't strong enough. He squeezed my hand and I looked at him.

"Who said anything about killing?"

I didn't say anything. I pulled my hand out of his and turned towards the window.

"We'll get through this," Louie said confidently. I didn't say anything. Louie drove silently for a few hours. We only stopped to get something to eat but we were back on the road within the hour. Not many words were exchanged between us as he drove. I was sick with worry.

When we finally got to the pack Darwin was staying at. Darwin stood by the front door. I jumped out of the car while it was inching to a stop and ran up three steps to hug him. Behind me I heard the car turn off and Louie's door shut. He came up the steps slowly.

"Thanks for bringing her here, Lou." Darwin said, reaching out to grab his brother's arm to look him sincerely in the eye. I stared at Louie as a small smile slid on his face and he glanced in my direction.

"It's my pleasure... I have a call to make," He said and dismissed himself by walking away. Without meaning to I watched him depart. When I looked at Darwin I saw him giving me a puzzled look but he shook it off and hugged me tighter.

"I'm glad you two are safe,"

"Louie was never in danger," I said.

Darwin gave me a lazy smile and his hands rested on my stomach, "I was talking about our little girl." My heart warmed but I couldn't smile because something inside me wasn't feeling right.

"Come inside, the Alpha and Luna here have a bunch of children. Especially one little spunky seven year old named Millie." Darwin grinned and his eyes crinkled up making him look older.

Darwin leaned down to kiss me but I moved my face at last second so he kissed my cheek. Hurt flashed across his face and he put on a wary smile. Little did I know that that little movement would inevitably cause the end to mine and Darwin's friendship.

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