Chapter 8
Mike's POV
Present day
When Lexi told us what happened, I saw a light bulb go off in Demetri's eyes. Something she said meant more than it seemed. He didn't say much after she was done either, just kissed her forehead, said he would take care of it and left the room, leaving us alone.
We both watched after him for a moment before I looked down at her and set my hand over her's and drew her attention to me. I looked down at her bruised face and split lip and felt an unknown before rage bubble in my gut.
She glanced down and licked her bottom lip before she sighed. "I guess the cat is out of the bag, huh?"
I snorted softly and gave her a half smile. "You could say that."
It was then she lifted her eyes again. "I was going to tell you but, Demetrius can be a little unreasonably protective sometimes."
No argument there so I just nodded. "Understatement, Lex. I lost count of how many times I had a gun in my face over the last three days." She went to open her mouth and I covered it with my hand. "Don't. I get it, you're his baby sister. It would be worse if he hadn't threatened me on numerous occasions. However, you probably should have told him over the last two years."
She nodded and I moved my hand. "I know. I was going to but everytime it came up I chickened out. And then, I just stopped bringing it up because I didn't know how he would react. Or, I did and didn't want to risk it. I'm sure you've heard of some of the things people know he's responsible for but can't prove and those were people he never met before the day. He hated you. I didn't want to see what he would do to you so kept to myself. I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it a secret forever, but I knew I could long enough for when you two did find out, he wouldn't kill you."
"I wouldn't have killed him had you told me not to, Lexi."
Both Alexis and I looked back at the door and saw Demetri standing there with his arms crossed, looking right at her with a tender look.
She swallowed and licked her lips again, "Really?"
He nodded. "Really. Your happiness means far more to me than his death ever would. And, for reasons beyond my comprehension, he has made you happy for two years. As long as that continues, he'll live. One time there are tears because of him and he will never be able to hide from me." He then looked at me and locked our eyes. "Got it?"
Though the question was rhetorical, we both nodded. Once we did he continued and he was talking to me. "We gotta go."
When I nodded to him, he left once again, leaving me and Alexis on our own. I looked down at her with a tender smile and set my hand on her forehead. "I'll be back as soon as I can."
She looked up at me and swallowed hard. "What are you two going to do?"
I clicked my tongue one, bent down and pressed my lips to her forehead and spoke against her skin. "Rest, Lexi." Then I pulled back and smiled at her again. "I love you and I'll see you soon."
Pulling away from her, I turned and headed for the doorway, ready to get this over with. Before I made to the door, however, a call of my name stopped me. I glanced over my shoulder and saw a tear escape Alexis' eye.
She took a deep breath and let it out slow. "Be careful, Mike."
I grinned at her. "Now where's the fun in that?"
She snorted softly and settled further into her bed. "You have spent too much time around my brother."
I just chuckled a little before leaving the room and meeting up with Demetri in the hall. He was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed and glaring at the floor. Once I was closer to him, "You good?"
He looked up at me and pushed himself off the wall and started for the elevators. "No. I called Felix and had the guys look for this Garrett with a Volturi tattoo and they didn't find him."
I put my hands in my pockets and nodded as he pushed the button. "So, what's the plan then?"
"Alec and his sister and on their way here to keep an eye on Alexis while Felix tries to see if he can find out who this guy is." He looked over at me. "You haven't seen anyone following you and Lexi around for the last month, have you? Couple weeks? Last few days? Anyone stick out in your mind?"
As we boarded the elevator, I took a moment and thought about it before I shook my head. "Nope. But I can't wait to meet him."