Friends Both True and False

by whatever494

MA What will Max feel after the virus is cured and she has to get on with everyday life? Who's important and who isn't?

3. Chapter 3

Disclaimer:  I don't own any of these characters.  Dark Angel is own by James Cameron, Charles Eglee and Fox.  So please don't sue me it's all in fun.

Note:  This is going to be a long story this is just the first installment.   It takes place after the third book.  My take on what should have happened next.  What I would have liked to see.  It is very anti-Logan so if you like Logan you won't like this sorry.  If you love Alec you should like it and I hope you do.

Friends Both True and False Chapter 3

When Alec left she decided that it was time her big sister spilled the beans.  She was all for giving people space but now she wanted to know what was wrong.  She needed to know.  One of Max's biggest problems in life was wanting to help others especially when they didn't ask for it.  Sitting next to her on the bed she placed a reassuring arm around her. 

"Syl what was your dream about?  What is scaring you so much?" 

Syl remained quite for a few moments.  After taking a deep breath she began.

"A few months ago is when it all started.  I got separated from Krit.  We were being chased by these government guys.  Of course I came to find out they were really familiars.  Anyway we both agreed that to get away we needed to separate and would meet again in 2 days at our rondeveau point at a bar we discovered a year earlier.  It was a very public place.  I know secluded would have been better, but there we could meld right into the crowd and no one would think anything strange was going on.  We would just be two lovers meeting for a drink.  Not two fugitives running from the law.  Anyway when I got there he wasn't there yet.  After a few drinks I got worried and was about to leave when he walked in at least I thought it was him.  He didn't seem to see me so I went up to him and hugged him.  The funny thing was he was startled by the whole thing, but I didn't really think about it at that point.  I only wanted to get out of there and get to a hotel.  I really missed him.  We grabbed a hotel room and well you know.  It was the next day when I realized the barcode was wrong.  It wasn't Krit.  I asked him who he was and he laughed.  Before I knew what was happening he was off the bed and had me trapped against the wall.  He told me I was a great date and he'd love to keep me around for a few days.  Again I asked him who he was and he said his name was Devon.  Then he asked who Krit was and I explained.  He was his clone or twin whichever way you looked at it.  I asked him if he knew where the real Krit was and he didn't know.  That's when my nightmare really takes flight.  I tried to leave.  He through me against the wall and knocked me out from behind.  I didn't see it coming.  I know it was foolish of me, but I was still so shocked that Krit had a twin.  When I woke in a few hours I was chained to the bed."  Syl stopped speaking and walked to the window.

"Syl you don't have to tell me if you're not ready I understand."  Max said from behind placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"No Max you don't understand no one can understand.  He looked just like Krit the man I love and he did terrible things to me.  Even if I find Krit I'll never be able to look at him the same. I can never look at any X5 male the same again.  I know it sounds crazy.  It's just so unbelievable that it could happen to me.  I was trained to be a soldier a killing machine but then in this situation I could do nothing."

"How did you get away from him?"  Max was almost afraid to ask.

"He ran out of money so he went to pull some job or something.  While he was gone I was able to get free from the bindings and I ran.  It was days before I stopped and realized I had no idea where to go so I just kept moving you know escape and evade.  I wasn't sure where to go or what to do.  One day I caught a glimpse of what was going on here and I saw you.  I thought you were dead after that night at Manticore.  Anyway as soon as I saw you I knew I had to get to you.  You're all I have left.  You're my family I knew that with you I might be able to feel safe again."  Not being able to take it any longer she burst into tears and Max embraced her big sister shedding tears of her own. 

Max stumbled into head quarters a few hours later.  Her face was still tear streaked and she looked a complete mess, but what she sought was comfort.  It took Alec only seconds before he realized she was there and upset.  He had been arguing with Mole about supplies when he caught her out of the corner of his eye.  He motioned for her to go to his office and he followed.

Before Alec was able to ask what was wrong he found Max wrapped around him.  Gently he placed his arms around her and held her till she was ready to tell him what was wrong.  When she finally pulled away from his warm embrace all she said was "Thank you."  She walked out of the room leaving a very confused Alec staring after her.     

About a week later Syl seemed to be doing better and said she wanted to help.  She thought she would do the best with the children, teaching them in the ways of the new world around them.  Max thought it sounded great and set it up.  The children loved her and they seemed to be learning a lot.  However, Max noticed that Syl still refused to be with any of the X5 males.  She didn't mind any of the other transgenics but the x5 males she avoided like the plague.  The reality was that she wasn't going to be able to avoid all of the X5 males forever so she would have to come to terms with what happened.  Syl had to realize that not all X5 males would take advantage of her the way insert name.  They had still been unable to locate Krit and that was getting to her as well.  All though she now wondered if even Krit would be able to help Syl with what happened to her.

Syl was tired so tired she went to the bar and ordered a drink.  It was early and no one was in the bar yet.  She thought she could grab a quick drink and get out before anyone came.  The bar keep was a friend so she felt safe.  She had her drink and was just about to leave when she heard his voice.   No it couldn't be, he couldn't have come here.  Did he know she was here?  She had to get out and get out fast.  "Murry, is there a back door I can use?"

  He nodded and pointed.  She moved quickly so quickly in fact she ran into a chest she looked up in fear and saw it was Alec.  The voice came again.  He was getting closer she couldn't get around Alec without making a scene.  Doing the unthinkable she reached up and placed her arms around his neck and kissed him.  He was so surprised by her actions that he did nothing at first just allowed her to kiss him.  After a few moments he couldn't help but kiss her back.  She tasted so sweet. He couldn't help himself.

"Hey, commander, get a room."  One of the newcomers commented and Alec broke the kiss only to find Syl clinging to him, hiding her face in his chest.  Something was up.  He looked at the X5's and said casually.

"I think I'll do that."  He turned around with Syl hidden in his arms and walked out of the bar.  When they were in the outer ally and alone Alec stopped walking.  "Syl, what's going on?"  He asked in almost a whisper.  "Don't get me wrong I love the attention, but a few days ago you didn't want to be in the same room as me."  He placed his hand under her chin and lifted it so he could see his face.  Syl still clung to him.

"I'm sorry.  I didn't know what else to do.  I was so afraid and you were there.  You seemed the lesser of two evils."

"Excuse me."  Alec said

"I didn't mean it like that it's just."  She looked around nervously.  "Can we get away from here?  Please."  Alec nodded and led her toward his place.  She knew this and didn't seem to care.  Alec saved her and he deserved to know what he saved her from.  They got to his place and Alec got a drink from his hidden stash.  He offered her some and she accepted.

"So what happened in the bar?  What were you so afraid of?  I won't hurt you Syl.  I promise."

 She looked at him and his eyes were so sincere.  He meant it.

"Those X5s who entered the bar.  I needed to get away from one of them.  He hurt me."  She looked away then still ashamed of the whole thing.

"What do you mean he hurt you?  When?"  Alec's mind was racing he and Max had decided to have them watched.  They were worried about their behavior and so far things had been okay. There had been a few disagreements, but nothing to bad.  Had they missed something?

"It was before I arrived here, several months ago.  Krit and I had been found out and we were running.  We separated and when we were suppose to meet up again I hooked up with him accidentally."

"What do you mean accidentally?  How do you accidentally hook up with someone?"  Alec asked.

"Well to make a long story somewhat easier.  He looks just like Krit.  I didn't realize it wasn't Krit until the next morning when he was asleep on his stomach and I saw the barcode.  I didn't know at that time we had clones or twins.  That's why when I first saw you I knew you were Ben's twin."  Turning away from him she continued on tears beginning to form in the corner of her eyes.  "He found the whole thing hysterical and decided I was a good lay and needed to stick around for a while.  So he kept me there until he ran out of money.  I don't like to think about it."

"Does Max know?"  She nodded.

"I didn't really like those guys so I've managed to keep them away from Max.  I don't think she's ever seen them face to face so that's why she didn't know anything about Krit's twin."  Alec informed her.

 "I was hoping I would be safe here with Max.  I was just starting to feel that way when I heard his voice in the bar.  I was leaving by the back door when I ran into you.  Thank you for getting me out of there.  I don't know what I would have done.  Again I'm sorry."

 Alec's head was spinning this was not good.  He wasn't sure what he was going to do about this. 

"I was happy to help you.  We should tell Max.  Devon is going to have to go.  I won't allow him to hurt you ever again." 

"Thank you Alec, but I don't think there is anyway you can stop him.  I'm gonna leave in the morning."

"No don't.  We'll figure something out.  Stay here tonight.  I'll call Max let her know you're here."

  She didn't argue because right now she felt very safe with Alec.  She truly believed he would never hurt her.  How could she have been so mean to him he was so sweet.  Just like Krit and her other brothers.

Alec came out from the bedroom with a small smile on his face, God how he loved irritating Max.  'You have some explaining to do tomorrow.  Max knows something's up."  He smiled and motioned to the bedroom.  "Take the bed I'll crash out here on the couch." 

"Alec?"  She said with a whisper.  He turned to look at her and raised his eyebrow.  He was all for helping her if he could but he wasn't so sure he would be able to.  This was more Max' department. 

"Do you think I'm trash now?  Dirty?  If we do find Krit will he be able to forgive me."  She looked down at the floor almost afraid to see what he truly thought.

"Syl you're not dirty.  He took advantage of you."  Gently he placed an arm around her shoulder and she didn't seem to mind which surprised him.  "As for Krit he'll love you as much now as he ever did.  Devon is crazy.  He uses his power to bully women as well as everyone else.  He's no longer your concern though.  I'll be taking care of it tomorrow.  Get some rest your safe here." 

He released her and she felt unsettled.  His arm around her had felt so warm and comforting.  She didn't know what she was feeling.  A good night sleep would hopefully help and she knew with Alec there she would feel safe.

Several hours passed and he heard her scream again he was up and in the room. 

"Syl, sssh it's okay it's me Alec." 

Tears streamed down her face and she was uncontrollably shaking.  He reached for her and she flinched at the touch.  She opened her eyes slowly realizing it was Alec.  She lunged into his arms "Don't let me go please don't go."  She cried into his shoulder and he whispered soothing words into her hair until she relaxed and fell asleep.  He wasn't sure he was doing the right thing but he curled up on the bed with her and fell asleep himself.  Max was going to kill him in the morning anyway. 

It was early when it happened.  "Alec what the hell do you think your doing?"  The scream echoed through the room sending Alec to his feet ready for an attack.  What he saw was one angry Max and oh yeah she was going to attack.

"Max its okay don't hurt him."  Syl was now standing in between them. 

"You don't know what you're saying.  I get a crazy call last night that you're staying here well I accepted that but you in his bed.  What is going on?"

"I had a nightmare.  Alec was being kind enough to comfort me.  He was very sweet."  She turned and gave Alec a smile.  Alec wasn't sure what to do but he thought an immediate exit was in order. 

"Well since Max is here now I'm going over to HG I have a few things I need to take care of.  If you need me call my cell."  He said to Syl before heading out the door.

"Okay out with it what exactly is going on."  Max said sitting down on the bed making it quite apparent that Syl was going nowhere until she got some answers.

"I went to the bar for a quick drink last night and was just about to leave when I heard a familiar voice one that I hoped never to hear again.  I was just about to leave when I ran into Alec.  He got me out and I felt safe with him.  I didn't think another X5 male would ever make me feel safe.  He comforted me late into the night.  He never tried to do anything.  He just held me."  Tears formed in her eyes now. 

"What did he save you from?"

"Devon."  Max knew the name and didn't like all the images that were running through her head.  Alec had been handling the new X5's in fact he insisted that she herself have no contact with them.  They were hardcore soldiers.  Beyond tough in fact Alec had wondered if maybe they should be asked to leave but Max had talked him out of that.  They were transgenics after all and she thought with enough time maybe they could all learn to live together.

"He's here."  She couldn't hide her surprise.  "You have no reason to be afraid anymore you'll be safe here.   He'll never get to you.  I'll see to it myself."

Max wanted to kill him and as soon as she found him she would.  He would never be able to use his so-called tools again.  She knew he hung out in the West side of terminal City and that's where she headed.  She turned the corner and looked into the bloodied face of Alec.

"What happened?  Are you all right?"  She reached for his face and he flinched back. 

"I'm fine Max I just had to rid us of a problem."  He tried to smile at her but he groaned with the pain. 

"Devon."  She whispered.  He nodded.  Max stared at this man that had changed right before her eyes from a pain in the ass screw up to someone who could be counted on.  Someone she cared about more than she wanted to admit.  He had a huge black eye and several knife slashes.  He could have been killed.  Devon was known to hang out with a few other large X5's.

"Did you go there by yourself?

 Again he nodded.

 "What were you thinking?'

  Still he didn't speak.

"Are you going to talk to me and tell me what happened?"  Max crossed her arms and waited.

"Devon could have killed you yet you went to deal with him on your own.  I could have helped."

"No."  Alec said with enough force that made Max start.

"Why?" 

"Max I don't want you anywhere near him ever.  He placed his hands on her shoulders willing her to look at him.  "Promise me if you ever run into him you'll run."

"Alec?'  This was another side of Alec one she hadn't seen before.

"Promise me Max."  His eyes were so intense and they showed something in them that scared her. Alec was afraid.  Of what she was unsure but he was scared.

"All right Alec but can you tell me why?'

  He loosened his hold on her shoulders and turned away.

"When I went looking for him I found out what he does to women, X5 women.  I don't want that to happen to you."

  She nodded in understanding.

"Does he know Syl is here?" 

"No.  He has no idea.  I told him some of the X5 women had complained about his treatment.  Apparently he had been harassing a few others.  Syl's name never came up.  I told him it was time to leave.  He didn't like it so we got into it."  He motioned to his face."  You should see him."

"We better get you cleaned up."  She grabbed his arm and began steering him towards the infirmary. 

"I can go by myself Max I'm sure you have other things to do." 

"Shut up Alec."  She said and reached to his face yet again.  He didn't flinch this time instead he welcomed the touch.  "Thank you for what you did for my sister."  Her smile warmed his heart. 

Max babied Alec at the infirmary under the watchful eyes of Andy who liked to hum while she worked.

"Okay you're all disinfected.  Try to keep the wounds clean and get some rest tonight.  You'll be fine if you do." 

Alec rolled his eyes.

He grabbed his jacket to leave the infirmary.

"Thanks Andy I'm going to go home and get some sleep.'  Turning to Max.  "I'll send Syl back over to your place." 

Max followed him out.

"I'll come with you."

  He said nothing.  In all honesty he was too tired to care.  When they arrived at his room Syl came running.

"Alec oh my God what happened."  Then she stepped back.

"Devon did this.  This is my fault.  Alec I'm so sorry."  She hugged him tightly

"Not so tight."  He disentangled her from around his neck and caught Max's eye.  Jealousy he wondered but shook the thought off quickly.  That couldn't be.

"I'm fine Syl.  And it wasn't your fault Devon was a danger to all the women here not just you and I'm glad he's gone.  I think we've seen the last of him.  I've alerted all the guards tonight about him so he won't be aloud back in TC.  You're safe now."  He smiled a little but it hurt too much.

"Alec thank you."  She hugged him again.  He winced in pain and she released him.

"Sorry I'm just so relieved.'  Syl hadn't smiled like that since she arrived.  Max was so relieved.

"Syl, why don't you come back with me to my place?  Alec needs his rest."

"All right, are you sure you'll be alright by yourself?"

 Alec nodded and headed for his bed.  He was exhausted.  Max pulled her reluctant sister out the door.

When they reached the end of the stairs Max stopped short.  "I forgot to tell Alec something.  I'll meet you at my place."

  Syl nodded and headed out the door.  When Max entered Alec's she quietly moved to his bedroom.  She was worried about him but didn't want either him or Syl to know.  It seemed silly but all she could think about was him and she didn't care for the looks Syl was sending his way.  She couldn't be jealous.  She had Logan after all and Syl had Krit.  Well if they could locate him anyway.  But what if they couldn't find him?  Syl deserved some happiness and shouldn't Alec have someone?  Oh what was she thinking?

He was passed out on his bed fully clothed looking adorable.  Reaching out she brushed hair away from his face.  She was about to stroke his cheek when Alec grabbed her wrist.

"Max what the hell?"  He scared the hell out of her.  He looked at her intently and all though she tried to pull her hand free he didn't release it.

"I just wanted to make sure you were okay."  She smiled slightly and he laughed.

"I'm fine just need some rest.  What is this really about Max?" 

In all honesty she didn't know.  "That's all I have to get back to Syl."

 He released her wrist.  "Okay whatever.  Close the door on the way out.  Oh and I'm going to miss the briefing tomorrow."  He laid his head back down on his pillow.

"That's fine."  Max was almost out the door when she decided she needed to do something.  Alec heard her return and looked up at her waiting for her to spit out what she was really here for.  Before either knew what was happening she leaned down and kissed him sweetly.  His lips remained still at the sudden touch.  Then he kissed her back.  It lasted for only a moment before Max pulled away.

"Hey." was all Alec could get out.

"Thank you and feel better."  She smiled and walked out leaving Alec completely lost.

"Okay."  I must be dreaming or the world's gone crazy because that would never happen.  He went to sleep with the taste of Max still on his lips.  He couldn't help but smile.  Whether dream or reality he liked it.

Max left Alec's building with a smile.  She couldn't help it that surprised look in his eyes.  That was so much fun.  A voice from behind interrupted any further thoughts on the matter.

"Max?"  Not the person she most wanted to see at the moment and certainly one she hadn't thought about all day.

"I've been looking everywhere for you what's going on?"

"Logan, it's been a busy day.  I'm really tired can this wait till tomorrow?"

"What were you doing with Alec?'

"Okay I guess this can't wait till tomorrow."  Max tried to have patience really she did but she just couldn't find any.

"Logan, Alec got hurt pretty bad today getting rid of a dangerous X5."

"Why would he get rid of one?  With all the trouble out there still you shouldn't be causing trouble amongst yourselves.  You need to work better together.  Well I guess that's just typical Alec, he really doesn't get what's important.  I think you knew he would let you down eventually."

"Logan just stop before you make any more of an ass out of yourself.  He did everyone in TC a favor.  That bastard hurt some of the X5 females and was looking for more."

"What do you mean?"

"Rape Logan what did you think?  God you can be clueless sometimes.  Alec was protecting us.  He took care of it so I didn't have to.  I'm thinking he's pretty much a hero and you're an idiot.  Now if you'll excuse me I need to check on Syl."  Quickly brushing past him she ignored the fact he was calling after her.  She was furious.  Logan really was an idiot.  He thinks he knows everything.  Yeah Alec used to screw up, but now he was the most dependable person in TC.  Whenever she needed someone he was there.  She never needed to ask he just followed.  What a fool she'd been.  She had to make things right, the way they always should have been.  For a moment she considered going back to Alec, but Syl was waiting for her.

When she arrived at her room she found Syl peacefully asleep and she though that looked like the best idea.  A good nights rest was definitely in order before she had to deal with whatever came next.

Awake early as usual and finding Syl still asleep she slipped out quietly and headed for Head Quarters.  When she got there she was met by Logan.  Joy.

"We need to talk.  I thought you would come home."

"I did go home." 

"You know what I mean." 

She had a place in TC, but usually stayed at Logans since the virus had been cured.  Lately though she didn't really want to leave TC.  She felt more comfortable here and since Syl returned she hadn't had sex with him and more to the fact she didn't want to.

"I think we should continue this in my office."

"Why do you have something to hide?'

"No Logan I'm not ashamed, but you may not want anyone to hear what I have to say."

"Max, where is all this coming from?  I know you've been busy with Syl and stuff but we can work this out we were meant for each other."

"No I was meant for someone else."  She whispered.

"What?  Who Alec? Oh so now I understand where all of this is coming from.  Alec.  So let me guess you're in love with him now.  Oh please I can't believe you've fallen for our local Casanova.  I thought better of you."

"Well I used to think better of you too, but now I no longer feel the same about you.  I care it's just the love is gone.  I want you to leave TC and never come back.  You don't belong here."  She turned away from him.  She didn't really want to hurt him, but he kept pushing.

"No Max I won't give up on us."  He moved closer to Max.  "I want to know one thing.  DO you love him?  Did you sleep with him you slut?" 

"You bastard!"  She slapped him hard.  "Yes I think I'm in love with him.  All I want is to be in his arms.  He makes me feel safe.  He realizes how hard this all is for me and wants to help.  As for you I can't stand the sight of you.  Get out."

"No."  He said and grabbed her arms tightly pushing her to the wall.   She couldn't seem to move.

"Don't Logan."  Tears fell down her face in frustration. 

'You'll grow tired of the playboy and I'll be here.  I'll wait forever."  He leaned in to snatch a kiss, but was instead grabbed from behind.

"That'll do pal."  Mole grumbled and dragged him out.  "I've been dying to do this."

Max slid down the wall until she was sitting on the floor.  What just happened?  Oh God she felt sick.  A hand reached down and she looked up to see Alec.  She took the hand and he pulled her up into his arms and she held on tight.

"Come on."  He said steering her to her office.  He helped her sit.  "I'll be right back." 

He went back out into the hall heading back towards the main room.  Mole was standing over Logan who was gathering his gear.  He looked up saw Alec and lunged up and punched him in the face.  Alec saw it, but let him do it.  It's not like hurt and now he wouldn't feel guilty.  Mole aimed his gun, but Alec waved him away.

"Logan, Mole's going to lead you out.  Don't come back. You're no longer welcome here."

"Max won't let you."  Logan seemed so sure.

"Oh you think Max cares after what you just did.  You're lucky I don't kill you here and now for what you did."  He turned to Mole.  "Take him to the passage and board it up behind him."  Mole smiled and grabbed Logan's arm.  Logan tried to shrug it off.  Joshua appeared.

'Logan hurt Max.  Logan time to go."  He growled and Logan allowed himself to be led out.  All eyes on him.  He was out of friends here time to go.

"Max?"  Joshua questioned.

"I'll take care of her."  Alec said simply and headed back for the office.  He sat on the desk and looked at the defeated girl who sat slumped in the chair.  She looked up tried to smile.

"How much did you hear?"

 A cocky grin lit his face.  "More than enough."

  She looked to see his eyes showing such warmth towards her, but there was a devilish hint that startled her.

"Oh."  The confession was unintentional.  She wasn't sure how Alec felt about her and now she was very uncomfortable.

"How do you feel?"  Alec asked softly.

"Stupid." She looked up into his amused face.

"Stupid huh.  Well that would figure.  You admit you love me and that makes you feel stupid."

 Max was on her feet.  "I never said I loved you." 

He was standing low looking down at her irritated face.  "Oh no you don't.   I heard you.  Just admit it to my face."

 She was in trouble now.  She couldn't quite remember her exact words.  "Well what I said was."  She looked away again.  His eyes just to intense.  They were making her feel weak.  When did all this happen?  How did he get under my skin?  "I think I'm in love with you."  She wasn't looking at his face, but knew there was a smile there.  Oh what had she done?

"There was something about feeling safe with me too wasn't there."

"Yes."  She responded in a whisper.

"What do you think it would take for you to know you loved me for sure?"  He cupped her chin and tilted her head up to look into his face.  She couldn't help but lick her lips in anticipation. 

"I'm not sure." 

He stared for a minute then leaned into her lips brushing them just long enough to send a shiver through her body.

"What about now?'  He was playing with her now but that was okay she liked this game.

"Not sure." 

"Really." he said eyebrows raised.  This time he pulled her into his body and kissed her deeply.  She was lost.  She'd never been kissed like this.  A warmth flowed through her body and she couldn't help the moan that escaped her lips.  He pulled away slightly.

"What about now?'  He whispered into her mouth.

"Mmm."  She mumbled.

"Do you love me?"

"Yes."  She said and captured his smiling mouth in hers.  Oh please don't let this end.  He leaned her back against the desk and his arms began to roam up her body.  Then a knock was heard in the distance.

"Oh my God Max."    It was Syl.

"Well thank God.   The sexual tension between you two was going to kill us all."  Mole put his 2 cents worth in.

 Alec was laughing while Max desperately tried to make herself presentable.

"Logan's gone and we're ready for morning meeting."  Mole added before making an exit.

"We'll be right there."  Alec said still laughing until he caught the look Max was sending him.  They shut the door and left.  Alec ran his fingers through his hair.  Max was mortified.

"We better get in there."  Alec said turning away from Max.

'Wait a minute.  What are you doing here any way?  You said you were skipping the morning meeting."  It was her turn to question him.  He shrugged his shoulders.

"I woke up early so I figured I'd pop in and I'm glad I did.  Let's get in there." 

She grabbed his arm to stop him.

"Don't you have anything else to say?"  She could not believe she just confessed her feelings to him and he was in a hurry to get to the morning meeting.  She liked to be in control and clearly right now she was not.

"No."  He said simply and she walked up to him and punched him in the shoulder.

"You're a jerk."  She stalked off to the meeting leaving Alec rubbing his shoulder.  It hurt more than usual.

She fell into a chair and stared everyone down.  She was pissed and wasn't about to take any crap.  Mole looked about to say something then shut his trap at the glance Max gave him.  Now was not the time.  What was taking Alec so long?  He should have been right behind her.  Then she felt his hot breath on her neck and was about to clobber him. 

When he whispered.  "I love you and I'll show you after the meeting just how much." 

Her face flushed and a shy smile crossed her lips.  He sat next to her looking completely comfortable and sensing she was knocked off balance he decided to start the meeting.

"Okay we have a few things going on.  First off Devon and about 3 other X5's have been expelled from Terminal City.  I'm having posters made up and they'll be passed out.  However Devon is the twin of the guy we've been looking for so if you run into him and he claims to be Krit.  Check his barcode.  Devon is not allowed back in.  If he arrives I want to be notified immediately.  Understood."  They all nodded.  No one questioned him.  "Good.  We also need more supplies.  I want complete lists so we can figure out the best strategy for that.  We may have to get creative.  Any other issue?" 

Max spoke up.  "Logan is also no longer allowed in TC.  Please notify me if he even attempt to enter."

"Max?"  Joshua questioned.

"No Josh he went too far."  She glanced at Alec slightly but he had averted her.

"Okay meeting adjourned."  Everyone left leaving Alec and Max. 

"Well shall we he said reaching for her hand.  There's something I need to show you."  His smile was wicked.

"You're still a jerk." 

He had such a hurt expression on his face.  "Come on Maxie.  This all took me by surprise.  I never thought I'd hear you say you loved me.  I'm sorry."

"No you're not." 

He was laughing.  "You're right I'm not."  Suddenly he became serious.  He pushed her against the wall.  "But I do love you and I have for a long time.  The real question is you sure you love me?"

"Yes."  She whispered and he leaned in and kissed her deeply.  Max felt weak and Alec steadied her with his arms.

"My room now."  Alec commanded taking her hand in his and she didn't argue.

TBC

Okay hope you enjoyed this part.  Just so you know I got Devon's name from  The Eyes Only Dossier.  It really is the name of Krit's clone.  Anyway please review and let me know what you think so far.  Okay I took some good advice and edited.  Please let me know if you think I need any more improvements.  I appreciate the constructive criticism.   Oh and thank you all for your nice reviews.  Not sure when the next chapter will be out.