For Disclaimers and Summaries, refer to Chapter One.
Chapter Two: A New Beginning
"I didn't mean get the hell out right now..." Max muttered. Alec was next to her in under a second, stroking her hair, reassuring her. "Where the hell's he gonna go? We're in the middle of fucking nowhere."
"Well...he does have the keys."
"Yeah...there is that."
"Asshole, he had no right to talk to you like that." Alec was still fuming, but the calming sensation of Max's hand on his back was lessening the anger's hold on him.
"How would you react in the same situation?" She knew that she was pissed at Logan, but couldn't help but to be able to see his side.
"I hope I would have more dignity...and be a lot more good looking." He grinned, the sight sending waves of joy through Max. "Okay...I would probably have reacted almost the same way...but still. Can you blame me for hating him right now?"
"No," said Max, holding onto Alec a little tighter. She looked up and her brown eyes met his hazel ones. "Have I mentioned how cute you are when you're jealous?"
Alec playfully growled and picked Max up, holding her like a groom would a bride, and tossed her on the bed. He quickly followed her. He pinned down her arms at the wrist and at the glint in his eyes, Max knew what he was going to do.
"Alec, no," she said, the fear evident in her eyes. "Don't you dare!"
Alec just grinned and before Max could utter another plea, he began to tickle her sides unrelentingly. He didn't stop until she was gasping for breath. He leaned down over her, pausing for a moment to gaze at her beautiful face. The face that he'd fell in love with the first time they'd met. When he thought he'd never have a chance with her. But here she was now, finally his completely. He placed a light, loving kiss on her full lips.
"I love you, Maxie. I always will." He'd never meant anything more in his life. The carefully maintained soldier's mask slipped from his features, showing her just how much he meant the words he said.
"I love you, too."
Alec let go of Max's arms, moving to her side. She snuggled in close to him, resting her head on his chest, listening to his heart beat.
"You know he'll be back, right?"
"I know." And it was the truth. Max had known the moment he walked out the door that Logan wouldn't give up. He would be back. "We'll burn that bridge when we get to it."
Alec raised an eyebrow at the statement. "Don't you mean, 'cross'? Cross that bridge when we get to it?"
Max shook her head, and Alec understood. Logan would be back, but it didn't matter. There was no way he was ever getting Max back. Alec would be waiting for him whenever he decided to come to make sure he knew. The only way he'd get to Max would be through Alec's dead body. And he had a feeling that Logan might just take it that far.
But for right now...it didn't matter. All that did was the woman in his arms as he drifted off to sleep.
Okay...that's the end...except for the sequel! Check out The Light at the End of the Tunnel(Rated R)
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