Too Late

Too Late Part 17

A/N: Two update within 24 hours? I hate making y'all wait. 

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"Please stop" I hated the way my voice sounded so broken. I hated that I couldn't stop crying and no matter how tight I squeezed my eyes shut I still saw him.

I don't know why but when Dr. Green touched my back it was like all I could feel was him grabbing my back and putting his hand across my skin.

My arms tightened around knees, I didn't even notice I was rocking back and forth.

They're just trying to help me. It's the guys, it's not him.

I was chanting in my mind, I needed to get through this and calm down. I forced myself to lay back; my gown fell back as well, exposing my stomach and legs but I didn't care. I had to focus.

Breathe. Count like Kota. 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8,9...

"Ms. Sorenson" my head snapped up at the sound of his voice.

Owen.

I saw his eyes take in my exposed body but I didn't have time to feel self conscious. Breathing was the most important thing, I knew I couldn't afford to pass out again. Our eyes locked and he didn't say a word, only continued walking and stood at my bedside as I calmed down.

He doesn't look surprised he must know, he always knows.

My eyes left his momentarily as I noticed everyone else was gone, even Dr. Green.

Where-

"Don't worry they'll be back. Just focus on yourself right now Ms. Sorenson." Sometimes it felt like he knew me better then I knew myself. My breathing was still labored but the fuzzy feeling in my face had started to dissipate. I wouldn't pass out, this was good.

I got through it.

But facing Mr. Blackbourne was going to be a whole other challenge.

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There was no way he could have known he would have triggered her memories. But then North and Victor trying to touch her didn't help either. They all just wanted to help. Reaching out to her when she was in pain or in trouble was their natural instinct. But as soon as they realized this and stepped away she continued to cry out.

He didn't think he'd ever forget her screams as she begged for him to stop.

I don't even know who 'him' is.

He wanted to throw up, and by looking at Victor and North he could tell they felt similar. But he was at a loss. He had to watch her in case she passed out again, but Victor and North needed to leave. She needed space so he motioned for them to go and opened the door, but he was met with his best friend.

Dr. Green had never felt so relieved to see Owen in his entire life.

If anything, he's the one who can calm her down.

The four men continued their standstill, silently communicating with each other. Owen looked at Sang then back at Sean.

Make sure she doesn't faint. Watch her please.

With a short nod Owen was pushing past him while he left with North and Victor. As soon as the door shut he felt a shock to his side.

Crap, what now?

"What's wrong?" He knew using this line never meant anything good.

"It's Nathan," Gabriel's concerned voice blared through the phone. North and Victor stepped closer to listen in. "Check his living room camera and tell me if you see anything."

North quickly whipped out his phone but when he pressed on Nathan's app he saw nothing but a black screen. "We can't see anything," Dr. Green reported.

"God damn it! Luke drive faster." Victor got his phone out to double check but had the same result.

"What happened?" Sean demanded.

"It's his Dad. I don't know when he got home but they're fighting and it's bad. His dad pulled a knife on him last we saw. But as soon as we left the feeds went out. We can't get a visual on anything. I think it's fucking Volto." The sound of tires screeching rang through the phone.

"For fucks sake Luke!" a faint sorry could be heard in the background.

We don't have time for this.

"Where's Kota? Did you call him?" North's voice boomed over into the phone.

"That's the other problem. I red lined him but no answer. His feeds are out too and Silas can't get a hold of his tracker."

Damn it of all times.

It was time for him to be the leader.

"Victor you go find Kota and call someone with any updates. North your with me, I'll get an ambulance and we'll go to Nathan's. Gabriel how far out are you?"

"About three minutes." His voice rang through, "But what about Sang?" The three boys looked to the window seeing Owen hand her a pink cup of water. Her breathing seemed steady, internally he sighed with relief.

"Owen's got her."

He's always got her.

A/N: I know, I know, not super exciting and the big event you're all waiting for. Buuuut I thought I'd give a quick and small update because you guys are truly awesome. Also I can't get over the amount of support and love you guys have given me. It's really so motivating and inspiring and I can't thank you all enough. I hope you enjoy this mini update. :)