Title: Secrets, Lies and Betrayals
Rating: PG, for now, DOES contain a few swear words
Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with Dark Angel, Cameron & Eglee, etc. I own nothing and I'm gaining only valuable writing experience.
Summary: Logan has a secret, which ultimately puts both Max and Alec in danger. M/A
A/N1: Sorry this has taken awhile but once again life has gotten in the way of more important things. I hope this chapter makes up for it
Chapter 11: Confrontations but no Confessions
Logan hadn't seen or heard from Max for several days now. He was beginning to think that she had meant what she'd said about never wanting to see him again. But surely that wasn't the case. Surely she wouldn't give up on both him and them after waiting for over a year for them to finally be together? Max didn't give up on things or the people she cared about. Logan was confident about that fact, just as he was that Max did indeed care about him and more than anyone else. He decided that she was just busy with trying to run Terminal City and recovering from her wounds. She would be over to see him as soon as she could. Then they would sit down together and enjoy a home cooked meal and each other's company. Just like the old times before everything got complicated.
If Logan actually allowed his brain to stop and think clearly, for a change, he would have felt guilt and remorse at this particular train of thought. Max wouldn't still be at Terminal City recovering from injuries if it weren't for him. He was the one who caused her to be injured in the first place. Alec wouldn't be near death if it weren't for him as well. Once again his selfish desire for the cure took a front seat and all rational thought was left far behind. He just couldn't see that his fears had put all those around him in danger. His mind wouldn't register that fact and Logan continued to believe that he had done nothing wrong.
Logan was jolted out of his thoughts by a knock at the door. 'She's here!' he immediately thought, as he made his way to the door as fast as his legs would allow. 'She's come back to me just like I knew she would'
*
All Alec wanted to do was cheer her up, so if that meant bringing Logan to see her, that's exactly what he'd do. So what if it wasn't what he wanted? It was what Max wanted and needed and that was all that mattered to him. So here Alec was standing outside of Logan's apartment debating with himself whether he really wanted to do this or not. All the thoughts and comments that ran through his mind as to why he shouldn't knock on Logan's door, and there were thousands, were far outweighed by just one thought, Max's well-being. He sighed, knowing this was what he had to do all along. It was now or never.
He raised his hand and knocked on the large wooden door several times, before waiting patiently for a response. He didn't have to wait long at all, in fact it was mere seconds until the large door was flung open and a very excited looking Logan stood in the doorway with a huge grin plastered on his face.
Alec cringed slightly inwardly. 'I hope I don't look like that when I grin. He looks so stupid' was the first thought that occurred to him. Neither of the men spoke for several second, both were lost deep in thought. Logan was less than pleased that it was Alec instead of Max that was standing outside his door. His face conveyed his emotions perfectly.
When Logan thrust open the door he was expecting to see Max with a soft face and an apology on her lips for yelling at him. He was shocked to see Alec looking remarkably well off for someone supposedly on his deathbed. He looked worried which in turn made Logan worried. The bright and cocky always all right young X-5 never worried about anything or anyone but himself. This had to be something major for Alec to willingly come to Logan of all people. Then it hit him like a ton of bricks and the scowl that was already firmly planted on his face deepened considerably.
"All right, how much do you need?" Logan asked in an annoyed tone
"What?" Alec asked clearly surprised. Did Logan think he was some sort of door-to-door salesman? Logan was rapidly losing patience
"Money Alec," he said in an exasperated tone, clearly annoyed that he had to explain himself. After all he was trying to do the right thing and lend Alec the money he needed. He was even saving him the embarrassment of asking for it himself directly and thus admitting his wrong doings. One of the traits that was blatantly obvious to the entire X series was pride. Logan has seen this streak in Max the moment he met her and the same streak had been obvious the moment he met Alec as well.
"How much do you need?" he repeated slowly as if talking to a child.
"Money?" Alec asked dumbly still none the wiser as to what the hell Logan was talking about. Maybe he'd hit his head recently. That was a possibility after all he still hadn't left the doorway allowing Alec inside. What kind of host he was?
"For the skank you knocked up" Logan answered in a patronizing tone
"I did what to what!?" Alec yelled in horror and surprise. The head trauma idea was looking more and more possible. What the hell was Logan on about? Had he got some sort of radiation poisoning from sitting in front of the computer for too long?
Alec shook his head and decided that he would never find out what was going on with Logan so he decided to ignore it and reveal why he was really here.
"This is about Max" Alec stated calmly
But that seemed to be the worst possible thing to say as it threw Logan into a hysterical fit. His face turned bright red, his eyes grew wide with shock and his mouth hung wide open. All this facial activity caused Logan's glasses to nearly slip off the end of his nose. Alec had to try very hard to suppress his laughter.
"You knocked up Max?" Logan chocked out after several seconds of spluttering and gaping like a fish.
All thoughts of laughter quickly vanished and all the color quickly drained from Alec's face. Logan really had lost it. Alec was in a daze. Why the hell would Logan think he'd knocked anyone up, especially Max? Despite being in a daze Alec still managed to easily block the punch Logan threw at his face. He grabbed the fist and twisted it painfully behind Logan's back causing him to yelp out in pain.
"You keep your hands off her," Logan screamed.
This caused Alec to laugh and he simply couldn't help the instant retort that escaped his lips,
"Unlike you Logan, I shall touch Max whenever I want"
This only served to further infuriate Logan
"Let me go you bastard" Logan snarled at Alec as he struggled to free himself from the tight hold on his wrist.
Alec tried to remain calm, for Max's sake he kept telling himself. This is all for Max. Alec tightened his grip on Logan's hand to assure he had his complete and undivided attention. Logan immediately stopped moving. He knew it was a waste of time and effort to try and escape Alec's grasp so he gave up and waited for an explanation.
"Max is upset," Alec explained in a calm and cold voice, "I came here to get you so you could hopefully cheer her up" he finished and let go of Logan's arm. Logan immediately spun round and faced Alec with a look of pure hatred. As he rubbed his wrist, Logan thought about what Alec had said. So Max was upset, obviously about yelling at him and telling him she never wanted to see him again. She wanted to see him that was good. But why didn't she come to see him herself? Probably because it was too risky for her to leave Terminal City. 'Then why did Alec leave?' A small voice inside Logan's head asked. He didn't have an answer for the question, so he put it down to Alec being irresponsible and ignoring whatever rules were in place in Terminal City. Logan beamed. He was pleased with both his assessments regarding the situation but when he came back into focus and saw Alec staring at him expectantly, his scowl returned.
"So you didn't knock her up then?" he asked hesitantly as he took a step backwards just incase Alec decided to put him in some sort of hold again.
Alec sighed and rolled his eyes in a fashion that was remarkably similar to Max's. An image of Max, Alec and a breathtakingly gorgeous baby all rolling their eyes at him flashed through Logan's mind. He quickly shook the image from his mind, silently willingly it never to return. Logan vaguely heard Alec telling him no he hadn't knocked up Max and to get a grip.
The two men quickly made their way to Terminal City. Alec set a steady pace on his motorcycle and Logan followed in his beloved Bessie. Both men had a lot on their minds, so much so that even if they were traveling together they wouldn't have spoken a word to each other. Logan was busily thinking up all the different ways Max was going to apologize to him. Alec on the other hand was confused as to whether he'd done the right thing. He was also confused as to why Logan hadn't asked why Max was upset. It would be the first thing he would have asked if the roles had been reversed. A shudder went through his body at the thought of being Logan. Alec couldn't help but laugh.
*
Max had a lonely life. But she already knew that. So why did she feel alone now more than ever? The question had been rolling around in her mind for the past few hours. She hadn't left the infirmary yet. Her run in with Alec last night had left her drained and she decided she needed just a few more days of being tucked away to think. She had fallen into an exhausted sleep sometime last night and had woken up feeling only slightly better and slightly refreshed. Apart from the question in her mind about being alone, Max was slightly annoyed that Alec was adhering to her request to stay away. Sure she had asked him to but when did that ever stop Alec?
Once again the two thoughts in her mind joined together and she knew know why she was more alone than ever. It was because she no longer had Alec in her life. So what if it had only been several hours? The void was most defiantly there. But this was what Max thought was for the best. She was just going to have to learn to live with the pain, just as she had been doing for all of her life. Her heart ached and she knew that this was her biggest loss of all. The tears fell freely once again and she cried herself into another exhausted sleep.
*
Alec led Logan through Terminal City and to the infirmary. The countless number of glares and death stares that were sent his way went unnoticed by Logan but Alec picked up on them all. He started back at each one and silently issued a challenge. He's' with me, you challenge him you challenge me. Despite what some people, mainly Max and Logan would think, Alec was highly respected and trusted in Terminal City and through out the entire population of transgenic and anomalies. When the inhabitants saw that Logan was with Alec and that Alec meant business they all immediately shook their heads at the silent message Alec had asked. Their respect for Alec far outweighed their hate for Logan and all other ordinaries.
Alec was pleased that they had reached the infirmary unharmed. He really didn't want to be fighting his own people to save the likes of Logan. Especially since he was so oblivious to the danger he was in. For a smart man he could certainly be very dumb at times. Alec's mind quickly thought back to when he had gone to get Logan. He started sprouting some shit about Alec having knocked up someone and he was offering money. That got Alec's mind to wondering what he would do if that situation ever did occur. He would take care of his baby that was for sure. But Alec knew that he would never allow himself to have a child unless he was in love with the mother. That being the case Alec knew that he would never want to have a child with anyone apart from Max. He sighed, knowing full well that the chances of having a child with Max were more remote than Ames White turning himself in and calling a halt to the breeding cult and trying to kill all transgenics.
Alec sighed again and tried to focus on the present. He was suddenly very nervous about seeing Max again. After all she had told him that they shouldn't associate anymore but they were running T.C together. If that meant that Alec had to escort a visitor to see the leader than he would do just that. Alec chose to forget the fact that he had specifically gone and gotten the visitor. That simply wasn't important. Alec and Logan had stopped outside the door to the infirmary.
"Wait here and I'll see if she's awake," Alec said softly.
"But…" Logan started to protest but was silenced by a menacing look from Alec, "I'll wait here," he answered sulkily.
Alec, who seemed to be ignoring Logan now, took a deep breath and entered the infirmary.
The sight in front of him instantly saddened Alec. Max was exactly how he'd left her the night before. She was curled up in a tight ball on the bed with her knees pulled up to her chest and her arms wrapped firmly around them as if trying to protect herself even in her sleep. It was obviously she had cried herself to sleep again. The tears streaks still marked her blotchy face and her eyes were still red and puffy. Alec just wished he could help even if it was only the tiniest amount, as he hated seeing her like this. This wasn't her. This wasn't right.
He edged his way over to the bed and gently shook Max awake. She blinked several times to gather both her surrounding and her mind. Upon seeing Alec next to her bed, Max immediately started to tear up again. Alec's heart was breaking just looking at her so he did the only thing he could think to do in the situation. He hugged her. He wrapped his strong arms around her small frame and held her tight to his body. As Max sobbed into his shoulder, Alec stroked her hair and whispered words of comfort into the quieted room.
Finally, after what seemed like hours to Alec, Max stopped crying. She pulled back and looked at Alec. His face was etched with worry that she could plainly see. But what she wasn't expecting to see was all the emotions dancing around in his soft green eyes. Worry, pain, confusion and another emotion she simply couldn't put her finger on. Never before had he been so vulnerable, or more accurately let his vulnerability show and especially not to Max. In the back of her mind, Max had always thought the "I'm always alright" line to be exactly what it was, utter bullshit. Now she knew without a doubt that was true. She could see as plain as day all that went on behind Alec's wall, behind his eyes. It was amazing to see and Max felt privileged as she was sure she would be one of a select few, if not the only one who had ever seen him like this.
The fact that Alec was opening up to her made Max momentarily forget about her promise to herself. She pulled Alec closer to her body, if that was even possible, and stared into his eyes. She was lost completely in the depths so full of emotions that she spoke without realizing exactly what she was saying.
"I missed you," she said causing the eyes she was staring into to widen slightly. Alec was surprised to say the least. He had hoped that Max wouldn't be angry when she saw him but this reaction was far better than any he could have dreamed.
They were close now. Their embrace had tightened and their faces were now mere centimeters away from each other. Max was lost in Alec's eyes and Alec was simply lost in the feel of Max. The way she felt in his arms and so close to his body, the small smile that was on her lips and the way she was looking at him, into his eyes and into his soul. Max was drained from her soul searching over the past few days and trying to come to terms with both finding and giving up Alec. He was a major part of her life and she'd never realized or acknowledged it before. But now that she had, she was being forced to give him up forever. It was too much for her to handle.
Being here now in his arms was a dream come true for Max. But that confused her and she was unsure whether it was an actual dream or not. Max was so caught up in the moment that she let another revelation that should've been kept to herself if she wanted any chance of keeping her promise slip. Dream or no dream she needed to say this, as much for her sake as Alec's.
"I need you so much Alec," she barely whispered before placing a soft kiss on his lips.
Just seconds before Alec had been reveling in the feel on Max and now she was kissing him. This feeling far surpassed any other he had felt in his entire life. Nothing would ever top this moment for Alec. But before he had a chance to make the most of it and respond, the kiss was over. He was stunned and elated and to him at least, Max looked to be feeling the same way. That made him even happier. Now that he had made her happy it was time to make her ecstatic. Alec pulled back ever so slightly.
"I have a surprise for you" he whispered while disentangling himself from Max.
Alec made his way over to the door as an eager and excited Max watched on in anticipation. Alec opened the door, stuck his head out and motioned to Logan to come inside. Alec held the door open for Logan to walk through. Not out of courteous but rather so he had the chance to see Max's face. Logan strolled into the room with a smug look on his face and headed towards Max. Alec did indeed get the chance to see Max's face as she saw Logan for the first time but the reaction he witnessed was far from what he had expected.
The moment Logan walked into the room Max's entire world crumbled and her entire face fell. The happiness that had surrounded her just minutes earlier vanished as if it had never been there. Why was he here? Had she not made it clear that she never wanted to see him again? The sadness she was feeling was quickly overtaken by anger as all the memories of Logan betraying her and leaving Alec for dead came flooding back to her. Max went from happy to distraught and sad to pissed beyond belief in several seconds flat.
"What the hell are you doing here?" she yelled raising both her voice and herself from off the bed. Max stood, shakily at first but then with more determination as her anger grew with the seconds that Logan was in the room with that look on his face. The look that said 'it's ok Max I know you were wrong as always and I forgive you because I'm the greatest and I'm never wrong'. It made Max sick but worst of all. It made her want to wipe that smile off of his face, permanently.
"Now, now Max. You're weak. Why don't you hop back into bed and rest?" Logan suggested sincerely.
Max simply snorted as her response. Alec was in shock. He had never seen Max be so hostile towards Logan before and he was thoroughly enjoying what he was seeing. After all, Logan did deserve it for being an arse.
Logan took several steps towards Max but he was abruptly stopped. Max had turned away from Logan so she wouldn't have to face him and put her hand out at arms length gesturing him to stop.
"Don't" she said and sighed
"But…"Logan started to protest before he was once again cut off.
"Look we've been through this before Logan," Max said quietly while still not facing him, "you don't get to tell me what I should do ever again. Remember?" she asked as she turned her head and held his gaze.
Alec looked on from beside the doorway. He had originally intended to torture himself by witnessing the happy reunion and then slipping quietly unnoticed out the door. But upon seeing the exchange taking place between Logan and Max he hadn't been game enough to move, not even to leave. Besides part of him did want to see how this ended and also what Max was referring to. Obviously Max and Logan have had a conversation similar to this one and Alec wanted to know why. What had happened to change things between them so dramatically? Alec was broken out of his thoughts by Max starting to speak again.
"I want you to leave," she said calmly
"But your upset" Logan protested.
"Yes," Max agreed, "but only because you're here" she added spitefully.
"Max, don't be like this. I'm here to help" Logan offered smoothly.
This comment got to Max. Even Alec from where he was at the door across the room could see that she was now shaking with rage. Her fists were curled into tight balls by her sides and she was desperately trying to remain in control before she exploded.
"Help?" she inquired casually, "Just like the help you gave us at the complex?" she ended viciously
Now Alec was really confused. Mole and the others at Terminal City had said that Max was alone when she rescued him to who was the "us" she was referring to? And what had Logan done that made Max so pissed off? Alec was determined to get to the bottom of this here and now since the way things were looking between them, Logan and Max may not be in the same room together, or talking for that matter for quite some time.
Alec made his way through the room, past Logan and over to Max's side. He could feel the heat of her anger coming off her so Alec placed what he hoped would be a cool and reassuring hand on her shoulder. Max felt the hand on her shoulder and was grateful for the distraction. She glanced over and saw Alec looking at her with unguarded and worried eyes. Her heart started to beat faster and she remembered just how close she was to losing him forever and all because of Logan and his selfish actions. Alec could see she was getting angrier and this wasn't his intention. He had meant to calm her down. He braced himself for the brunt of her inevitable attack when he saw her turn back to Logan.
Logan was staring at the two X-5's with accusing eyes.
"What's this?" he asked angrily pointing to where Alec's hand still rested gently on Max's shoulder. Things were definitely wrong when Max didn't shrug off Alec's touch. Logan didn't like it one bit. It reminded him of the jealously he had felt at the remark Alec had made to him earlier in his apartment.
"Unlike you Logan, I shall touch Max whenever I want"He was broken out of his thoughts by Max.
"This," she said gesturing to Alec," is Alec alive and no thanks to you" she finished pointing an accusing finger directly at him.
Logan really didn't want to get into this, as he knew where it was heading. He really didn't want to have to reveal why he had left the woods that night.
"Max, would you just drop it, I already said I was sorry," he said as he rubbed his forehead
Max was beyond furious now. 'The nerve of Logan' Max thought to herself. If ever he deserved a piece of her mind, this was definitely it.
"DROP IT?" she screamed, "I will never be able to drop it. You left us there in those woods. You knew White was there and you left us for dead. I got shot because you left. Alec almost died because you left"
Max was feeling incredibly drained after this little speech. Although it was all news to Alec who stood looking dumbstruck at the information that had just been divulged, part of it was also new to Logan. He knew that Max had been injured but he didn't know that she'd been shot and especially not because of him. Up until then Logan hadn't considered what shape Max and Alec were in upon leaving the complex. He hadn't actually given much thought as to how Max managed to get herself and Alec back to T.C on her motorcycle either. But now hearing what she had been through he felt even guiltier but even more determined to keep the reason he left to himself also.
"Why did you leave?" a soft and quiet voice asked.
Two sets of eyes turned to look at Alec who had spoken for the first time since Logan had entered the room.
"What?" Logan said gruffly
"Why did you leave?" Alec repeated, just as softly and quietly.
The why of the situation hadn't really concerned Max. He had left, that was all she needed to know. She didn't want to know why just in case it was something that she wouldn't want to here, as it no doubt would be. She gently linked her fingers with Alec's hand that had returned to his side from her shoulder.
"Alec, don't" she said simply
He turned to look at her and shook his head before turning back to Logan and asking
"I can understand you leaving me there for dead, but why Max? After all, you're supposed to love her"
This question was a double blow to Max's heart. It reminded her of almost losing Alec but it also reminded her of the betrayal and selfishness of Logan. He didn't love her. He only loved the idea of her. His quest for the cure had turned into something that, if they ever found it, she could never have lived up to. Looking at Logan only reminded Max of a lot of wasted time and opportunities.
Logan still hadn't answered Alec's question and it was clear to everyone that he wasn't going to. He was obviously hiding something and wanted it to remain hidden, no matter what the cost. Even if that cost meant hurting Max. Alec glanced over at Max who was now standing very still with her head down but with her hand still holding his. This gave Alec a great deal of comfort and he hoped it was doing the same for her. As he was watching her he saw the single tear slide down her cheek and fall silently to the floor. Alec knew that Max wouldn't want Logan to see her cry and especially not over him.
"Logan I think you should leave now" Alec said calmly as he turned to face Logan once again.
"Oh do you?" Logan asked with the hint of laughter evident in his voice.
Max was saddened to hear that. It was obvious that he thought this was all a joke and that Alec was a joke. Well she'd had enough of Logan and his stupid, selfish, arrogant ways.
"Logan," Max said gaining both his attention as well as Alec's. They both waited with baited breath for what Max was going to say. "My decision still stands"
Logan looked puzzled, as did Alec. This caused Max to sigh. Did know one listen to her?
"I still never want to see you again," she said softly before turning her back on both the men and going to stand in front of the window.
Alec was delighted with the decision, but tried not to show it as he immediately jumped into action.
"You heard the lady," he said, "so leave before I have to make you"
Logan was about to protest yet again when he saw the look Alec was giving him. He obviously meant business and Logan certainly didn't want to mess with that. Logan made his way to the door but stopped just before he left. He turned slightly just in case Max had changed her mind. But she was still staring out of the window with her back to him. He sighed. He knew now that Max meant business as well which meant that this was goodbye forever.
"Goodbye Max" he whispered softly before slipping out of the door and out of her life.
Max had heard him walk to the door, heard him pause, felt him turn round and felt him stare at her. She was determined not to cry anymore but as she heard him whisper those words she simply lost it. Max sank to the floor and began to cry uncontrollably. It wasn't long until she was wrapped up in two strong arms and being gently rocked back and forth. Alec hated seeing Max cry and this was what had helped her to calm down ever other time so who was he to break the system that obviously works.
Despite the fact that she was crying, Max had never felt so right in all her life. Right here in Alec's arms was exactly where she needed to be. He was exactly what she needed. She knew that now and she was determined to never let it go. All she had to do now was work up the courage to let him know and hope that he felt the same way. Normally Max would second guess herself for several days about a decision as important as this but too much time had already been wasted. She needed to do this now.
"Alec" she said softly pulling away from him to allow her to look in his eyes
"Yeah?" he answered softly, smoothing her hair away from her face and tucking it behind her ears.
"I need to tell you something"
He looked at her with a confused look on her face. He smiled slightly and wiped away the remaining tears from her cheeks.
"It can wait, let's get some rest" Alec said as he started to pull them both up from where they were sitting on the floor.
"No, it's been waiting for far too long already, I have to tell you now" Max said somewhat forcefully.
Alec was taken aback. He hadn't meant to make her angry. But he had told her what to do, just as Logan had and they both knew that Max didn't like being told what to do. Max sighed. Now that the time was here she really didn't know where to start. To just blurt out I love you seemed a little abrupt but she really didn't fell like going into the whole long sordid explanation either.
Alec could see that she was wavering in her decision to tell him or not. But he wasn't sure if it had anything to do with what he had said. He tried to right the situation anyway.
"Tomorrow?" he offered casually.
Max contemplated for several seconds then a smile lit up her face. "Yeah, tomorrow" she agreed.
Max allowed Alec to tuck her into her bed in the infirmary. She hated to admit it but it felt nice for someone to take care of her, especially when that someone was Alec. Perhaps this was exactly what she needed and she hadn't known it. After all Alec was exactly what she needed and she hadn't known that until just recently. Alec finished tucking her into the bed and then bent down to give Max a small kiss on the forehead. She beamed up at him and his breath caught in his throat. She was the most beautiful creature he had ever known, especially when she smiled like that and for only him. He prayed to whoever or whatever was out there that some day, somehow he and Max would be together.
Just as he was about to leave he felt a small hand on his arm.
"Alec, I don't want to be alone" Max said softly but averting her eyes from his to try and hide her obvious embarrassment.
In any other circumstances Alec would have laughed but this matter was far to serious for him to even contemplate such an action. He was so overcome with emotion that he almost couldn't get the words out.
"Max, do you want me to stay?"
She nodded. Alec let out the breath he was holding in. He was about to leave to get a chair when a small hand once again stopped him. Max had pulled back the covers on her bed and was patting the spot next to her.
"Here" was all she said. But it was that one word that sent Alec to heaven. Max wanted him to share her bed. This was a dream come true and he took no time in shedding his unnecessary clothes and settling himself in beside her.
It amazed both Alec and Max just how well the fit together even in something so simple as lying together on a bed. Alec's mind wandered to where else they would fit together perfectly but he didn't want this experience to be short lived and quickly tried to rid his mind of those types of thoughts. They would no doubt get him kicked out onto the floor and banished from her life forever just like Logan was. Logan. Now there was an interesting turn of events. Alec never saw that one coming. All he needed to do now was find out why it had happened. Obviously there was a lot more to the story than Max was letting on.
"Max?" he whispered softly unsure of whether she was still awake or not as she hadn't spoken.
As if reading his mind, Max answered, "I'll tell you everything tomorrow Alec"
She was getting good at reading him and that scared Alec a little. He hadn't meant to let her in behind his wall but seeing her so upset had caused his priorities to shift. He was no longer concerned for himself but concerned for her and she had seen that. Perhaps tomorrow would be a good chance for him to reveal some things. Alec decided to wait until he heard what Max had to say before he confessed his undying love for her, just to be on the safe side.
"Goodnight Alec" Max whispered as she drifted off into sleep and snuggled closer into his body.
"Night Max" Alec responded as he wrapped his arms around her and hugged her tight.
Tonight was the first time in a long time that either Max or Alec felt safe and relaxed as they drifted off to sleep. Both couldn't wait for tomorrow and all the secrets that were sure to be revealed to each other. But for now they were content to just be together in each other's arms and away from the world.
TBC