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Chapter 12

Victor told Rogue to run, and she couldn't refuse. She literally couldn't refuse. It was an animalistic instinct. When the Alpha told his mate to run, she did it. No arguments. Victor stood ready to fight Logan. Victor was not going to let Logan get near Marie. Logan was not going to take her. Logan was NOT going to even look at her. Victor stood ready to defend his mate. He would protect her no matter what. He would kill for her if it was necessary.

Victor could smell Logan. He was close. Very close. Victor saw Logan round the corner and the two males growled. Glares and growls were coming from them both as their anger grew. Suddenly Logan attacked. His claws came out and he lunged for Victor. Victor dodged and swung his claws at Logan. Logan narrowly dodged and moved back.

The fight continued for a while. Both men attacked, blocked, and dodged. Victor landed some hits, but so did Logan. Neither would give up, neither would go down, neither would even slow down. The one problem was that Logan was attacking out of anger, but Victor was not. He was protecting Marie. He would not let Logan pass. He would die before he let that happen.

Logan lunged again and Victor moved to the side. Victor aimed and landed a blow to Logan's head. Logan went down and Victor stood over him. Logan was still breathing and Victor contemplated killing him. He decided to try a different tactic first. Logan eyes flew open and he jumped up, ready to attack.

"Why do you fight?" Victor asked.

"To get Marie back," Logan answered. Victor tensed when Logan called Rogue by her real name.

Victor relaxed slightly and said, "She won't go back with you."

"Yes she will!" Logan growled as he lunged again. Victor dodged and moved back.

"How can you know that?" Victor asked.

"She's an X-man," Logan stated.

Victor chuckled and shook his head. "From what I've heard, she doesn't…'fit in' there," he said.

"She has friends," Logan said with a growl.

"Who? You? You're never there for her," Victor said with a smirk. This was too much for Logan and he attacked again. Victor knocked him against the wall and he fell to the ground with a loud thud. 'This is too easy,' Victor thought with a smirk. "Just give up and go home, dog," Victor said.

"I won't leave without her," Logan said as he stood up.

"You stupid dog. You just don't get it. She won't go with you. Why would she? When her so called friend leaves her all the time, why would she go back to that?" Victor questioned. Logan growled and attacked again. Victor easily knocked him back.

"I have a secret. Wanna hear it?" Victor mocked. Logan growled deeply. "Marie is my mate," Victor said.

"Liar!" Logan accused as he lunged again. Victor moved to the side and grabbed the back of Logan's neck. Victor threw him against the wall. Logan fell to the ground and rolled onto his back. Victor placed his foot on Logan's chest and applied enough pressure to keep his victim still, but not enough to significantly hurt, not yet anyway.

"Listen carefully, dog. Marie is my wife and mate. I will not let you take her. If you continue to pursue her, I WILL kill you. Marie is happy with me and I won't let you make her miserable again," Victor said.

"There's no way she could be happy with YOU!" Logan yelled as he struggled to get free. Victor applied more pressure and heard a bone snap. Logan winced in pain.

"When I let go, run away. Run and don't bother us again," Victor commanded. Logan nodded and Victor took his foot off of Logan's chest. Logan slowly stood up and limped away. Victor turned in the direction that Marie had gone and wondered how far she had gotten.

"Marie!" Victor called. He waited a few seconds before walking down the alley. He called for her a few times, but she didn't come. He climbed over a fence and continued to walk in the direction of his mate's scent. He didn't think she was going to go this far away.

Marie had run until she got completely lost. She was in some park now and had no idea where to go. She sank to the ground and sobbed. Not only had she been practically forced to leave Victor, but now she was lost. She heard a twig snap behind her. She jumped up and spun around to see someone she didn't think she would ever see again. She gasped and tried to speak, but she couldn't find the words.

End of chap 12! hope ya like it! so who do you think Rogue saw? huh? anyway please R&R! luv ya! =^^=