Chapter 17
Life was not fucking good.
Life was not fucking good at all.
Liam ended up getting into a fight with his dad, which then ended in the police being called, which then ended with them both being held in a holding cell. Theo was trying to get into contact with the bonds people, but no one was available. He asked to just pay for Liam, but they lied and told him he’d have to pay for Liam’s father too.
Yeah, tough shit.
His mom ended up taking the phone, threatening the people on the other line, negotiating a deal with them. She growled a little, handing the phone back to him. He took it, putting it back to his ear, the lady telling him Liam would be released soon. He said his thanks, furious at everyone and everything.
Liam had told him he had it under control. He told Theo he was done with fighting, done with getting involved. He guessed he couldn’t blame him though. Theo wanted to tear Liam’s father to shreds, maybe even inflict more damage after that. Who knows.
He pushed himself away from his office chair, heading for the stairs. Derek walked in with Stiles, Stiles looking both parts of fucked up.
Theo raised and eyebrow, and Derek looked like he was fuming.
Stiles must have gotten himself into another predicament.
He waved at them, pushing the door open, heading for his car. He started to get annoyed though, traffic was being a bitch. Of course, the one night he actually has somewhere important to be, traffic decides to pick up.
He growled at a few people driving slow in front of him, flipping them off, and weaving his way through traffic to get to the jail.
He finally arrived after what felt like forever, shoulders more tense than when he left. He got out of the car, grabbing his ID, and some money. He paid the parking meter, then went inside, going through the process of paying, then being taken back to receive Liam. He waited impatiently, his Alpha discontent with the smells, the feeling, everything.
He looked up when he heard the sound of feet dragging, seeing Liam holding his papers in one hand, feet shuffling against the floor. He looked tired.
Well, he and Liam hadn’t slept for the rest of the night after mating, and Liam had to run some errands earlier today anyways. His dad must have been on his way with the errands. Liam signed the papers, getting his wrist band cut off.
Theo stood, arms crossed over his chest, and Liam turned around, having the audacity to be ashamed. Good, he should be. He knew better than this.
“Let’s go.” He said. Liam just silently followed.
They both got to the car, Theo unlocking it and stepping in and sitting in the seat. It was an awkward five seconds, then Theo turned, giving him a piece of his mind.
“Are you out of your fucking mind?!” He yelled, and Liam flinched. Theo knew he should’ve stopped, but he couldn’t. Not now.
“You know better than this! Are you that fucking stupid?!” Liam whimpered, and Theo kept hurling the insults, kept yelling.
He stopped when Liam let out a sob, a hand going over his mouth to cover it. Theo covered his own mouth, trying to find the words for an apology. Liam took a deep breath, wiping at his eyes.
“I think I’m gonna get a ride home with my aunt.” He said, stepping out of the car.
He grabbed his phone, dialing Katherine’s number, asking for her to come and get him.
Theo stepped out as well, trying to apologize after he was off the phone.
“Baby… I didn’t mean any of that, I swear. It was just a stressful night…” He tried, but Liam shook his head.
His wolf howled at him to do something. Anything.
“I don’t want to say something I will regret so I’ll leave you with this. I love you, and I’ll see you tomorrow.” Theo felt his heart break a little.
He had already caused pain to his boy, and they had only been mates for one day.
He groaned softly when Katherine took off, feeling the guilt and shame and embarrassment well up inside of him.
He was definitely going to have to make this up to Liam.
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Brett decided to come over that night.
“You called your mate stupid? Are you stupid?” He yelled, and Theo yelled back.
“I know what I said was wrong! I know! And I regret it!” Brett just laughed a little.
“What’s so fucking funny, asshole?” He asked, and Brett just stared at him.
“I would’ve made a better mate for him than you. I could’ve given him the best life he wanted, given him more freedom than you do. You’re in the mob, and he’s always going to be in danger. With me? He would’ve been able to go out freely, not have to look over his shoulder.” Theo just let out an angry noise. He pushed Brett, and Brett pushed back.
It turned into an all out brawl between the two Alphas.
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They both sat down, panting and huffing, both bleeding from their nose and mouth. They looked at each other, then to the wall.
At least it was out of their system.
“You love him?” Theo asked. Brett nodded.
“I do.” He said, and Theo nodded.
“Me, too.” He said. Brett nodded again.
They sat in silence.
“So.” Brett said. Theo looked over, and raised an eyebrow.
“What?” He asked.
“He any good in bed still?” He asked, and Theo laughed a little.
“Like you wouldn’t believe.” He said, Brett laughing a little too.
It was easier, now. They weren’t too mad at one another anymore. Just slightly pissed off.
He was still going to woo the shit out of Liam tomorrow.
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He showed up at the Dunbar household, raising his fist to knock.
Lauren swung the door open though, before he could. She fixed him with a stare, so he stared back.
“Can I help you, Raeken?” She asked. Ah, back to last names.
“Yes, actually. I want to come in and see Liam.” He said.
She just rose a brow, stepping out and shutting the door.
“You think I’m gonna let you see him? Just like that? After you called him names, told him he was too stupid?” She asked. Theo swallowed a little. He forgot older sisters could be scary.
“I wanted to apologize to him for that. Make it up to him.” Lauren just laughed a little.
“No.”
She shut the door in his face.
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Liam texted him that night.
Li Baby: Sorry about Lauren.
T Daddy: It’s okay.
Li Baby: okay.
The conversation ended after that.
He sighed softly, putting his phone on the charger.
He was fucking stupid.
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Liam came to him by the end of the week.
He was wearing a soft gray sweater with a pair of skinny jeans and some torn up vans. Theo was in his study, but looked up when Liam came in.
“Hi, my love.” He said gently, setting down the file.
“I used the spare key…” He mumbled, fingers playing with the sleeves of his sweater.
“That’s fine, I leave it there for you if you forget yours.” He said. Liam just nodded a little.
“Do you really think I’m stupid?” He whispered and Theo shook his head quickly.
“No, baby. You’re the smartest man I know. I don’t think you could ever be stupid.” He said, and Liam just looked so sad.
His wolf was whining at him, telling him to go comfort a pack mate, his mate.
Liam came to him first, arms wrapping around him gently. Hesitant.
He pulled Liam close, breathing him in, scenting him. They’d be okay soon. He knows they would be.
He pulled Liam closer to him, whispering in his ear.
“I love you.”