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"So is he like Victor?"

"Yeah, in a lot of ways."

"He's a mutant too?"

"Yep, do you want green olives in your salad?" Sara asked holding up the jar to show her sister.

"Yuck, No! Does he look like Victor?"

"Kind of they have similar facial hair. Logan's hair isn't long like victors and he's not as big as Victor. He's not blond his hair is dark." She said setting the plate in front of Salem.

"Oh… do you think I'll be in the way?"

"Why the heck would you be in the way Salem?" Sara asked setting down at the table with her.

"Well, Victor left suddenly to go get this guy."

"Logan."

"Ok, Logan. You have that look when you talk about him." She said pushing the food around on her plate with her fork.

"What look?"

"That look- like he needs your help. Your eyes look a little brighter when you talk about him and you look upset and a little worried when you say his name. Is…is he like Victor? Does he need help too? I can go home if he needs you. I can sleep on the sofa downstairs." She said taking a bite of her lunch.

Sara just stared at her little sister for a long moment. "You really don't miss a thing do you sweet pea?"

"Nop, I don't miss much." She said with a smile.

"He's got some stuff he's working through. But this house is big enough for you and him too. It'll be fine. Besides you won't let me fix you. You can't heal right sleeping on the damn sofa Salem." Sara saw the tears well up in her sisters eyes as her small body shook. The color drained from her black and blue face. Her panic came in an overwhelming wave before she spoke.

"But…But that's a lot of stress and you have to take care of yourself and the baby's. I don't want anything bad to happen I'd never forgive myself and Victor would never forgive me too. He's going to be mad when he comes back. To many people in the house!" Sara put her fork down and reached out for her sister. "Calm down Salem it's going to be alright. I'll be fine." She felt the fear and anxiety rolling off her in waves. "Just take deep breaths and relax. It's just a little panic attack sweet pea it's not unusual after the trauma you've been through. " Sara said in a calm voice.

"I can't help it... It won't stop!" Tears were rolling down Salem's cheeks as she struggled and fought to control her breathing. "I'm so sorry, I'm just so worried." Sobs wracked her battered body as the panic gripped her tighter.

"Salem, baby I want you to look at my eyes." Sara said as she carefully placed her hands on her bruised face. "You're doing good sweet pea now just keep looking and listen to my voice. I'm not going to let anything happen to the baby's or you. It's going to be fine. You're not going anywhere until you are a lot better. You are not in the way. I'm sure you and Logan will get along just fine. Victor is not going to be mad that your here. He loves you Salem."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry, like I said it's just a little panic attack. You did a great job. Here drink some of your tea." She said handing her the glass. Sara knew it wasn't just a little panic attack. And she also knew she was the one that had to stay calm to help her work through it. "Eat your lunch sweet pea, mom's coming around 3 to take you for your check up and get your stitches out."

"Ok."

It was a long moment before anyone spoke again. Salem broke the silence.

"We are the family Victor never had aren't we?"

"Yes we are." Sara said with a sad smile.

"He really does love me doesn't he?" She asked needing that reassurance.

"Yes he does. He loves you like you were one of his own cubs." She said with a wink.

That had Salem laughing and smiling. Sara felt the fear drain away from Salem's small broken body.

It took him the better part of a week to find his brother. Two weeks away had set him on edge. His mate needed him. baby–sister-cub needed him. He had no idea when he started caring so much about others. It came naturally to him after he took his mate. She was his-his cubs growing stronger in her every day. Her kin was his pack now and he fiercely protected his pack. That's what a good alpha did. He protected what was his. And was more than happy to take out any threat that may come up. Sabertooth took over only allowing Victor short moments of freedom after Sara showed him what she saw. She made him see why she was making him find his brother. It played over and over again in his head. A never ending loop of a sickening movie. Blood and pain. Soul crushing loneliness and that self-hatred he knew all too well.

"Have to find Jimmy and get back home." He stopped a few yards away from the door of a rundown bar. "Home, we have a home." He was talking to himself again. The other voice in his head reassured him calmly that indeed they had a home and a family to go back too. It had happened again. He was away from Sara and the voices started again. But they didn't scream at him. Didn't make him see red and kill. He wasn't trapped in his own mind anymore. She had done this he knew it. Fixed apart of him that others had broken. His mind would never be right he knew it but she had made it ok. She had pulled it all out of him, the anger and pain and held it in her small hands.

He closed his eyes and shook his head. Sara smiling face filled his mind and he relaxed instantly. He briefly wondered if she could really be doing this to him from so far away. He scoffed at his own thoughts. "Of course she can." He said to himself. His mind cleared and 'Victor' opened his eyes and really took in his surroundings. He lifted his head and sniffed the air. He found the scent he was looking for it was imprinted in his brain. He would know it anywhere. His brother was here his scent was strong. His head cocked to the side as the crowd in the bar erupted into a deafening roar. It was obvious they were seeing one hell of a cage fight and he knew exactly who was dishing out that ass kicking.

I want to thank everyone that has given me some feedback on my story. You guys are great! Thank you so very much. I'm really having fun doing this. And like always please feel free to let me know what you think. Good or bad I like to know what ya'll think! Thanks again! :o)

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