19.) Bad Blood

                                    

                                          
"Blood is thicker than water, but family isn't just about faith, and loyalty, and who you love. If you don't have those things, I don't care what the blood says. You're not family."                   -Mira Grant
                          
Erik POV
                          
I closed the box, trying to think of what game Alex was playing at. Since he killed Everett, that means Alex will be the new alpha.
                          
"This is going to be bad. If Alex is in charge, then he's going to make impulsive moves." Damon understood the situation we were in.
                          
"Burn the damn thing then get messengers to send to our allies. Let them know a new alpha is in charge of the Bloodshed pack."
                          
"What do you want us to tell the pack?"
                          
"There'll be no secrets from the pack while I'm in charge so let them know the truth. It'll be a wake-up call for all of us."
                          
The rest of the pack was sleeping while the rest were still patrolling. I couldn't rest with the thought that Alex was out there obviously trying to get back at our family. He was digging too deep in the past.
                          
"Is everything alright hon?" My aunt asked with a concerned look. She has the ability to sense when something is wrong by just the mere change in atmosphere. Being a restless sleeper that she was, liked to keep everybody protected.
                          
"No. Alex will come back. I know it."
                          
"Everett had it coming to him. Alex though...you need to talk to him. Civilly. He's your twin, Erik. You were both inseparable when you were little. Just bring him back to us." She pleaded.
                          
"The last time I saw him. He wasn't my brother." The thought of Alex made my temper rise. He accused us of not being there when we didn't even know where he was. So we figured he was dead. That wasn't our fault.
                          
I walked up the stairs and opened the door to Faye's room, peaking in. She was lying halfway off the bed with her hair wild. I chuckled to myself before gently laying her back and pulling the blankets up to her chin.
                          
"I love you, Faye. Good night." I kissed her forehead before leaving the room. When I came back downstairs, my aunt was in the kitchen drinking a cup of hot chocolate.
                          
"Auntie Mary can you-"
                          
"Yes, I'll check on Faye every thirty minutes and give her a cup of hot chocolate when she gets up. Anything else?"
                          
"No, that's it. If she has any nightmares, just link me." Lately, Faye has been having some nightmares. Most of them consisted of us abandoning her like her father did. Of course, I would reassure her and keep her mind from drifting to those dark thoughts.
                          
"She usually asks for you anyways." My aunt smiled at me while sipping her drink. She thought me and Faye were absolutely adorable together. Not that I disagreed or anything.
                          
The whole night I was patrolling and constantly checking in on everyone. The only time I got any sleep was when my uncle demanded that I get some rest. I ended up falling asleep in a chair that I pulled into Faye's room.
                          
I didn't like being too far away from her. The sun's rays were blinding me in my face, waking me up. When I looked over to the bed, it was empty. I abruptly stood up moving the blankets to make sure she wasn't trying to hide from me. I looked under the bed but she wasn't there either.
                          
'Stop and just listen for her.'
                          
I did as Klay told me. I stopped and listened for Faye. The familiar giggle I heard was what gave it away. She was somewhere where she wasn't supposed to be. I went into the hallway and pulled down the attic string.