Finite(I might change this title who knows)

Chapter 19

Alex's POV
Lafayette's gone. John came back late that night. I tried to ask where they were. John refused to tell me. God I hope their okay. I hope their safe. I hope John didn't kill them. John left me alone. He apologized and held me so close when he got back. He assured me that he loved me. Maybe he does love me. He's the only one who would ever come close to loving such a useless pathetic and ugly person like me. And after what John has done to me I doubt no one else ever will. I lightly touch my side where a hot brand was placed. John said that I was his and only his. He said that he had to mark his property. I am an object. I am property. I am his property. I am nothing without him. I have been stripped of everything that made me human. Stripped of my pride and my freewill.
"Good morning Angel~" that's my name. My old name is nothing but a distant echo of another time.
"Good morning sir." I replied robotically. John stroked my hair kissing me sweetly. This is good. This is right. I am happy. I am happy. I am happy. I am ha-
"Angel?" I looked up at John, he must have asked me a question. I should have been paying attention. Stupid stupid stupid.
"Did you not hear me?" John asked, he doesn't sound angry. I nodded. Quiet quiet quiet.
"I said that I'll be leaving for a bit, when I come back you need to have all of our things packed up. We're going to South Carolina as soon as I return." No no no no no no no no.
"A-alone?"
"Sh don't worry angel, only for a bit." John assured me, kissing my forehead.
"A-alright..."
"Now will you have everything packed?"
"Y-yes my l-lord." I replied quietly.
"Good angel." He pecked my forehead and left the cabin. I began packing.

Thomas' POV
"Don't worry Laf, they are going to get him today." I rubbed their shoulder soothingly.
"No no no, I-I don't trust those useless bâtards." Laf growled trying to sit up.
"No you need to rest! Look... if it makes you feel better I'll go down there with them and get him." I sighed. Laf looked conflicted but nodded.
"Promise you'll get him. Promise me you'll get there before those stupide flics. Promet moi!" Laf begged grabbing my arm in a vice grip.
"Je promets." I whispered. I'm going to regret this aren't I? Why am I even doing this? I hate Hamilton. I hate Lafayette! What do I gain from putting my life on the line for either of these two! I stood up slowly and left Lafayette's hospital room. My phone buzzed.

Jemmy: Tommy? Where are you? You said we were going to do our homework together?

Me: sorry Jemmy just talking to Laf

Me: They're freaking out about Hamilton and Laurens

Jemmy: Can't blame them.

Me: yeah

I shut off my phone and leaned against the wall. My phone buzzed again. I opened it expecting to see a text from James. It wasn't.

Unknown Number: wow Thomas, what an unexpected change of heart

Me: who is this?

Unknown Number: oh Tommy I think you know ;)

Me: leave me the f*ck alone Laurens.

Unknown Number: I wouldn't talk like that if I were you.

Me: how did you find out that I'm helping Lafayette?

Unknown Number: I've got eyes everywhere Thomas.

Me: Lafayette said they were the only ones who knew.

Unknown Number: as far as they know they are.

Me: I'm guessing you aren't going to tell me who else is helping you?

Unknown Number: mm no, but I'll give you a hint, there's more than one and they live right there in town. And they've been keeping tabs on you ever since I had to drop off the map with my angel.

Me: why?

Unknown Number: after all you did to my angel did you just think I would let you get away with that?

Me: you've done worse.

Unknown Number: I know. But here's the thing. Only I'm allowed to treat him like that.

Me: what do you want Laurens.

Unknown Number: well, there's a good possibility I won't escape this and my angel will be back with you pathetic mortals. If that's the case then I just wanted to warn you, watch your back and please, do take care of my angel for me. I don't know what my "friends" would if they got their hands on him. They weren't very happy that I prioritized him over our purification.

Me: I'm not scared of you Laurens.

Unknown Number: I never said you should be.