I discovered a paradox: that if you love while it hurts,

then there is no pain,

but only more love

POV Theodore

Things were going great between me and Alyssa, Alyssa's ankle had healed completely. Besides, in agreement with Draco and Sarah, we decided to sleep in pairs. I would sleep with Alyssa, while Draco would sleep with Sarah. We all agreed. As for the girls' rooms, they would be transformed into private studios, where both Alyssa and Sarah could work without interruption.

One afternoon, while I, Draco and the girls were at lunch, we received a call from one of our colleagues. I apologized and walked away, and I went to answer. I did not like the words of my colleague, they made my skin crawl, and at the same time I felt that we were approaching the solution of the case. Draco caught up with me and his gaze was worth a thousand words. I greeted the colleague and, after closing the call, I turned to my friend.

- Draco, there is new evidence! Traces of Drugs and Alcohol have been found in the victims' blood.. And both the alcohol in their system and the drugs, were at very high levels- I explained looking at Draco. I saw him open his eyes wide, unable to understand the reason for his behavior.

- Theodore... do you remember Alyssa's behavior last week? - Draco asked me.

- Yeah, but this has something to do with it. Do you think Alyssa could be...-

- I'm not saying this... but our colleague said that all the victims were drugged and with a lot of alcohol in their blood! What if our serial killer uses these two elements to weaken the victims and kill them more easily? This would explain why none of the victims defended themselves! Besides there is another thing, all the victims were treated for accidents.. who by definition has an extensive knowledge of drugs and drugs? - asked Draco.

- But yes a doctor... Draco I ask that this thing stays between you and me, I don't want to scare the girls and I don't want to make her feel bad! - I asked him, trying to be as calm as possible.

- All right, Theodore... but you better tell him later! -

I nodded to Draco and then we went back to the girls who were already serving dessert. Suddenly Alyssa looked at me and, after me, she looked at Draco.

- Sarah and I were weighing... since she and I wanted to go out, but we can't.. here we wanted to ask you and Draco if you wanted to accompany us on our tours? - asked us Lys.

- Of course, Alyssa, Draco and I would like it. Where do you want to go? - I asked, looking at Draco and the girls.

- We should... here's me and Alyssa... we should stop by some pharmacies and buy some stuff... You know, we women, we go through a delicate phase every month... and so, we get grumpy, nervous and angry with the world. Since this Serial Killer puts the stick in our way, neither I nor Alyssa want to get to the last...- explained Sarah, winking at Alyssa.

Then I say we fix the kitchen and then go out! -

- I agree! Alyssa by the way when is your next session? -

- Actually... Well, I don't know where to start... I think it's no longer an opportunity for me to go to the sessions! I consider them a waste of time... In addition there is something that does not fit! - exclaimed Alyssa, leaving me and Draco a little confused.

- What do you mean, Alyssa? -

- I mean that there is something wrong with the procedures that the doctor makes me do! -

This last sentence had puzzled me... I looked at Draco and then the one who had recently become my partner, trying to figure out what was wrong.

- Theodore, maybe we better tell them the truth! - said Draco. I nodded, but I was afraid.

- Girls, I have to tell you something... We wanted to keep it from you so as not to frighten you further and to prevent you from panicking... So, they found in the victims' blood, high levels of alcohol and drugs... levels far too high! -

- Impossible Theodore... Even Agnes, had those values there!? -

- Yes Sarah... Why? -

- Draco, Theodore... It's impossible Agnes hardly ever drank... She was teetotal, she preferred to drink orange soda! -

- Are you sure? -

Yes, Theodore... Both Alyssa and I are certain... Just as I believe that last week's behaviour was not her... -

- Theodore... tell me something, even in my sister Daphne, did they find such high drug and alcohol values? -

- Unfortunately yes Alyssa... We are not sure, but we believe that behind these murders, there is a doctor! Why Alyssa, what are you thinking? -

- I don't know Thedore... There are so many things going through my mind! - Alyssa replied.

After telling me that, she leaves the kitchen to enter our room. She sat on the bed, her hands were hiding her face, and she seemed to be crying. I looked at her from the door, trying not to make any noise but, despite my attempts, she heard me and turned to look at me. Theo... -

- Alyssa, what are you thinking? Is something wrong? - I asked her, sitting next to her on the bed.

- I'm afraid Theodore... afraid of ending up like my sister... -

- Aly, you know I won't let anyone do anything to you... You know, there's no way they're gonna find you here in this house... Besides, they don't even know you're my partner... Honey, if someone wants to do something to you, they'll have to go through my body first... - I looked at her, trying to make her feel good. And I seemed to have succeeded when she hugged me. POV Alyssa

I didn't know how Theodore could always cheer me up. But he always could! Perhaps it was his ability to make me fall in love with him, and I thanked Heaven, day after day, for finding him.

- What do you say Alyssa, do you still want to go out? - Thedore asked me, looking at me.

- Absolutely! the thing Sarah and I have to do can't wait! - I answered him, getting out of bed and heading for the closet, where I opened it to look for a dress. I opted for a blue dress with flowers and, on my feet, for a pair of sandals with heels. Then I turned to Thedore, who was looking at me with red cheeks and kept clearing his voice.

- What is it Thedore... I'm not well?! - I asked him.

- But no... You are beautiful... If you are ready we can reach the other two! -

All right... -

Thedore and I caught up with Draco and Sarah, and we left the apartment, all together. The first part of the tour was reserved for the pharmacy, while the others were reserved for what the boys wanted to do.

At one point we agreed to split up, Sarah and I went to the shops while Theo and Draco spent a moment in the barracks.

But something was bothering me. It felt like someone was following us, I stopped my best friend, and together, we looked around. I didn't know why, but I wasn't calm, and after I took Sarah by the hand, I headed for the public toilet.

Suddenly I was stopped by the sound of my phone.

S: You and your friend, you are beautiful! -

I: Who are you?

S: You'll soon find out... dear McGranth.. I guess beauty already.. -

I: I don't know who you are but if you want to scare me, you're doing it-

S: I don't want to scare you. I just want to make you pay! -

I: Leave me alone! You are crazy! -

I ignored this lunatic's notifications, and after we reached Sarah, we decided to join the boys at the firehouse. Both Thedore and Draco were at the gate and were waiting for us. Thedore as soon as he saw me he came towards me and kissed me. I kissed him back and wrapped my arms around his head.

Alyssa, I missed you! -

- You too Theodore... I missed you a lot! what do you say we go home!? -

- Sure! Come on, baby! -

We made our way to our apartment, and as we walked through the gate, I stopped.

I still felt like I was being followed, but still I pretended nothing and walked through the gate. I could feel Theodore and Draco staring at me as if they were waiting for me to speak.

- Alyssa... is everything okay? - my partner asked me, looking in the direction I was looking.

- Yes, Theodore.. - I said, looking at Thedore and smiling at him.

When we arrived at the apartment the couples split up, Theodore and I entered our room, Sarah and Draco into theirs.

We sat on the bed, cuddling and kissing. I wanted to make love to Theo, but I didn't know if he wanted it anyway.

I kissed him, sitting astride him, then touched his chest. He kissed me back and kissed my neck.

- Alyssa, are you sure...? We can wait! - she stopped me. I shook my head, trying to make him understand that I wanted it.

- Theo... I need you!... Make love to me! - I exclaimed, looking into his eyes.

This time it was Thedore who kissed me. It was a kiss full of sweetness but, at the same time, full of passion. I kissed him back, gently biting his lip, then I went down to kiss his neck and seeing him gasp, I decided to continue that gesture.

The Moor kissed my neck and began to suck me, leaving hickeys on the pale skin. I unbuttoned his shirt and kissed his chest, trying to be as delicate as possible, then I got undressed. I felt Theodore kissing every part of my skin, leaving hickeys on my body and, with every kiss, bite and gesture, I gasped violently.

- Aly... are you sure? I still have time to stop! - he told me, while he was standing between my legs, and our intimacies were quivering.

I didn't answer him, but I kissed him. I felt his intimacy entering inside me and the pain I felt, was replaced by pleasure. I followed his rhythm, going to meet him with the basin and when we felt that we were at the peak, he shouted my name while I, in the peak of passion, scratched him. He fell on my body and seeing that he was panting I hugged him. We fell asleep so, happy, tired and satisfied!