Chapter 10

Denial

Waiting

Fang P.O.V.

Upset…no. Unhappy?…no. Shocked?… no. Pissed to the point of killing the bastard…close but I'm angrier than that.

He raped Ella. A ten year old girl. A ten year old girl that's his daughter. What the fuck is wrong with him? I was literally shaking with anger in the hospital room. Cautiously Angel put her hand in mine. I relaxed a little and smiled back, she giggled. The doctor was going over how the procedure would work. Basically she was transporting her lady system into Ella. How is that even possible, your guess is as good as mine? On the other hand… this shouldn't have happened. Why did I let them go home with that creep.

I look at Max who smiling while Ella goes through the names of her 27 kids she'll have… what that's not a lot considering Max wants 49+. Yeah.

She wanders out of the room and into the hall. I quietly follow her. I lose her around the corner when I hear crying in a family restroom. The door is not shut all the way. I peek in not sure if it's Max. It is… and she's in a ball… on the floor… sobbing. Just completely breaking down.

I pray that you never have to see someone you love like this, broken inside and out, cause it sucks.

I pulled her to me and tried to comfort her. She quieted down a little bit.

"Max, what happened?" I asked. She looked down before responding.

"She didn't leave us, she'll come back." What? She seemed to sense my confusion.

"Anne. It was probably just a misunderstanding. She wouldn't leave us, she wouldn't leave him, right?" Her mom had left them.

"Max, I don't think she's coming back." She was quiet for a moment. She buried her head in my shoulder and silently whispered, "I know."

Anne P.O.V.

I can't believe this. I can't believe this. This can't be happening. It was him. It always was him and his dirty work. I should've seen, but how could I when someone else is controlling you.

It was him who did it. Who raped my mother. Who created me.

The night before I had found papers laying on the coffee table I grabbed the wine and started thumbing through them. They were about me. I looked through them. Words mingled together talking about how I'm progressing on their new drug obeier. It read:

J.,

If it works she'll be under your control. Make sure you test it out thoroughly. Though it may penetrate parts of the central nervous system you have to make sure that it reaches her heart or she could easily get out of it. You MUST NOT mate with her two weeks from injection it could end up fateful for both you and your offspring. You better not screw this up.

Geer

I couldn't breathe. Why would they be trying to control people's bodies. I looked back at the note.

When the time comes… we'll need the doctor. She is key if we want this to work. Vera Ann Leese. She lives in Virginia. Let it begin.

My brain worked double time Vera…V…..Ann…A… Leese…L. Val. I ran upstairs and started to pack our things when if felt to the ground. I screamed loudly as my head exploded and several images of labs, needles, and documents flooded my brain. It felt like hours before it stopped and I was on the floor shaking and crying. My life… sucked. My husband is dead. My daughter…Max, Val! I had to find her before they did. I ran outside. With my things Jared was standing in the driveway smirking knowingly. Then I saw Max. She was grown up, beautiful like her mother, I looked into her eyes, she was broken. I had to leave now before it got worse. I'd love to say that I really wanted to protect them when I left, but that would be bullshit.

I was scared.

Max P.O.V.

We were walking out of the hospital. The police were staying at the hospital. When they head searched for Jared he was gone and the house was empty. Ella had to stay at the hospital, the surgery would be done in a week. I played with Fan's fingers as he held my hand. I knew I shouldn't let myself get this attached to someone but… I need him, badly. I looked up to see him staring at me he gave me a quick peck on the forehead cautiously. I loved that he cared but… I backed away a little bit. I felt like such a bitch. Is it okay that I'm scared of having a relationship because of my past? Or is it selfish for me to keep Fang waiting. He's risking his life, his family, and his dad had left. He had explained that episode to me while we were in the bathroom. I decided I was selfish and uncaring. I scooted closer to him and leaned against him. I felt my heart quicken in fear. His arm wrapped around me. I could feel the memories burning in the back of my skull. Hot breath hit my neck as the tears poured over. Fang looked alarmed.

"I'm s-s-sorry. Th-thh- that I'm being selfish and h-hurting you." I blubbered. I looked through my tears to see Fang…angry.

"Maximum Ride. You have nothing to be sorry for, and I don't ever want to hear you say that you are selfish. You took rape after rape and beating after beating for your sisters. On top of that you pushed all your fears away and let Ella go on that date. You're a strong, smart and beautiful person. So don't you EVER think that you have done something wrong… your innocent and have a good heart. I love you Max no matter how far I get on the snogging scale I believe it's called…" she cracked a quick smile, "I'll wait as long as it takes, whether it be days or years, I'll wait till your ready."

A/N: Yeah... long time no write...I'd love to say that I was busy...and I was...reading other people's stories. Please make my death short and sweet. Please review if you have the time:)