Chapter 33 (edited)

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Claire's POV:

After I was dressed I walked out of my room and decided to wait downstairs for Derek.

After a few minutes, Derek and Xavier walked down. Xavier now fully dressed in his black suit, looking like a model.

"Let's go kitten, I know a good place here for ice cream" Derek began leading up out, wrapping his arm around my shoulder.

Frowning slightly I stopped and turn to look at Xavier, he stood with his hands in his pocket and a distant look in his eyes.

"You're not coming?" I asked looking at him and he looked into my eyes before shaking his head.

"No, I have somewhere else I need to be" he muttered in a raspy voice before putting on his sunglasses and walking out of the house without sparing me another glance. What happened to him?

I couldn't hide the look of hurt that spread through my face.

"Hey, don't be sad kitten, he just..." He began but let out a deep sigh before lifting my face up to look at him "he'll come around kitten" he reassured me giving my cheek a gentle tap before holding my arm and pulling me out of the house.

"The mansion has been dead silent ever since you left kitten" Derek whined as we got in the car making me giggle.

"It's quiet here too, I miss you guys" I pouted at him to which he chuckled and ruffled my hair before starting the car and driving off.

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Xavier's POV:

I sat in my car while my mind was at war with my heart. It's just a fucking tattoo. A tattoo that haunted me my entire fucking life.

Just when I was beginning to feel something again, just when I was ready to do anything in my power to protect her, everything has to go down the fucking hill.

Letting out a deep frustrated sigh I rested my head on the seat. I can't let my anger get the best of me, I can't hurt her again, not this time. I need to know what happened to her, I need to connect the fucking dots.

Because my heart refuses to believe that she can be one of those snakes. She's too fucking pure, too innocent, too goddamn sweet and fragile to be one of them.

Even tho deep down I know that tattoo on each of their necks isn't a fucking coincidence.

There's only one person who can give me the answers I need. Eric.

I will fucking hunt you down myself Eric, and you're gonna wish you were never born.

Letting out a deep sigh I started the car and drove off. I need to get some steam off and I have the perfect punching bag waiting for me.

Pulling up at the warehouse I got out and into the building.

"Did he regain his consciousness?" I asked Allaric to which he gave me a nod.

Walking into the room I could hear his groaning voice.

"Are you ready for round two?" I chuckled looking at his bruised body. His hand- well his palm was now wrapped up.

"You're a fucking monster!" He roared looking at me with his swollen eyes and my smirk only widened.

"Tsk tsk, did you not know that before?" I chuckled advancing towards him and grabbed the biggest knife off the table.

"You should've known better before laying your hands on her" I muttered as the images of him forcing himself on her flashed before my eyes.

Gritting my teeth I shoved the knife into his lower abdomen and began twisting it around, his body shook and he let out loud painful screams.

Standing back I pulled my gun out fixing it against his head.

"You care for her don't you" he rasped followed by a humourless laugh earning a punch on his face from Allaric.

"She will never look at you the way you look at her, she knows you're a monst-"

His voice was cut off by the sound of my gun going off, again and again.

Emptying my gun in his head I pushed his lifeless body onto the floor.

"Clean this up and meet me at the office later" I muttered before getting out of the building with blood all over my clothes.

Getting in the car I drove off.

He wasn't wrong, she will never look at me with love, with the warmth she looks at everyone else with. Why even would she? I am a monster.

Picking up my phone I dialled Derek and he soon picked up.

"What's up brother?" He asked and his voice was low as the noises behind him were loud.

"How is she?" I asked, feeling desperate to hear her voice.

"She's good brother, I brought her to the park" he said and I could hear the faded sound of her giggles in the back making my heart warm. This will have to do for now.

"Keep her safe Derek, I won't be home tonight" I muttered against the phone before cutting the line.

I need to maintain my distance, for her own safety.

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Claire's POV:

I had fun with Derek today. He got me a big tub of ice cream that took me hours to finish and then he brought me to a park and I felt free, and happy after so long.

Now we were cooking. Well, he was cooking and I was helping him while we blast the songs and danced around.

I missed being around him, feeling free and happy. It felt good but I still found myself longing for Xavier to get back.

After we were done cooking me and Derek sat in the lounge with our plates and he put on a movie.

We watched the divergent while we ate our food, laughing and joking every now and then.

It was now time to get to bed and Xavier still wasn't back home.

"Come on kitten I'll tuck you in." Derek said and got down with his back facing me.

Letting out a giggle I jumped on his back wrapping my legs around his waist and he stood up and began walking towards the stairs with me clinging to his back.

Reaching my room he let me down on the bed and pulled the sheets up to my chest.

"Sweet dreams kitten" he said booping my nose and began walking out.

"Derek?" I called his name stopping him as he turned to look at me.

"Yes, kitten?"

"When's Xavier gonna be back?" I mumbled softly and he let out a sigh.

"He will be back soon kitten, you don't worry your little head about it okay?" He reassured giving me a sweet smile to which I gave him a nod and he walked out of the room, closing the door.

After half an hour I was finally able to doze off.

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Gasping I shot up in my bed, sweat dripping down my face, my hands trembling nonstop and tears streaming down my face.

Running my eyes around the room I let out a shaky breath before sliding off my bed and walked towards the door.

Walking out I knew there was only one place that can offer me a peaceful sleep, so that's what I did. I went into Xavier's room, which was still empty. He hasn't gotten back yet.

Dropping onto his bed I let his scent engulf me and allow me to sleep peacefully.

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Xavier's POV:

I slept in my office last night, I couldn't go back home and manage to keep myself away from her. And I needed to because I don't wanna risk lashing my anger out on her when I have only half the information, I can't risk hurting her again, I haven't forgiven myself for what I've already done to her, and if I as much as lay a finger on her, I would never be able to see into her doe eyes again.

Walking into the house I saw Derek by the kitchen counter, drinking coffee.

"Morning Derek" I muttered taking a seat next to him.

"Good morning brother, coffee?" He asked offering me a cup and I gave him a nod.

"Where is she?" I asked taking a sip.

"In your room, asleep" he muttered, making my heart swell in a desperate need to see her.

Getting up I walked towards the stairs when Derek hollered from behind.

"Where are you going?"

"I need to see her" I mumbled and resumed my walk up the stairs and towards my room.

Walking into my room I could feel the happiness crawling around my heart seeing her peacefully asleep in my bed with her hair scattered all around the pillow.

Walking forward I bent down to my knees and traced my hand ever so softly against her cheek.

"I hope you forgive me someday angel" I whispered knowing well enough that she was in deep slumber.

"I'm gonna hunt down whoever hurt you and I will avenge you, I will make that motherfucker pay, but until then I need to stay away from you, to protect you from the monster inside me" I whispered slowly leaning forward and pressing my lips against her cheek.

I could feel the sharp pain coursing through my heart with the thought of her hating me, fearing me.

Tearing myself away from her I stood up and walked out of the room, letting her sleep.

Walking downstairs I joined Derek in the lounge, taking a seat on the couch.

"Why do you need to distance yourself from her Xavier? I know you won't hurt her" he started and I only shook my head.

"I can't risk it, Derek, I will never be able to forgive myself if I hurt her again, I can't risk losing my shit around her till I get a hold of that motherfucker" I muttered and before he could say anything else I stood up and left the house.

Dialing Oliver's number I slide into my car.

"Hey man" His sleepy voice spoke.

"Oliver, I need all the information regarding Eric, now." I muttered against the phone and I could hear shuffling on his side.

"Sending right away man" his voice came before the line went dead.

The countdown starts now Eric.

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Claire's POV:

I felt a soft, the most delicate touch. The warmth was back but soon it vanished. And when I opened my eyes and looked around, hoping to see Xavier I was disappointed to find the room still empty.

Shaking my head I got out of bed and walked out of the room. The smell of waffles hit my nose making a smile spread through my face and I happily skipped down the stairs.

A part of me still hoping to see Xavier, sitting at the table, eating breakfast. But as I walked towards the dining room, it was empty.

Pouting I walked towards the kitchen and there stood Derek, wearing an apron with flour all over his face and clothes making me break into a fit of laughter.

"Do not laugh!" He whined frowning at me.

"God Derek, what were you doing?" I chuckled and walked into the kitchen to see how much of a mess he created.

"I was making my all-time famous waffles" he said proudly making me giggle.

Taking a look at the plate I smelled the sweet smell.

"Well it smells good" I said taking a seat on the barstools and he followed sitting beside me.

"Let's give it a taste test" he said and served a couple on my plate with a spoon full of Nutella chocolate and strawberries on the side.

Taking a bite I let out a satisfied sigh.

"It tastes amazing Derek" I said honestly

"Of course it does, I made those babies" he said and patted his shoulder proudly making me laugh out.

After a few bites, I looked at him and spoke.

"Did Xavier come back?"

He looked up and a look of sadness flashed in his eyes before he shook his head.

"No kitten, he's.. busy with some stuff" he mumbled almost like a whisper and I nodded taking in another bite, trying to avoid the longing to see him, to listen to his voice.

After we were done with breakfast Derek decided it was a good idea to play games in the gaming room. I didn't project so we went and played games.

The day went by quickly while we were all wrapped up in games that we didn't realise it was already dark outside.

"What you say we order a pizza kitten?" Derek asked pausing the game and picking up his phone.

"I love pizza!" I exclaimed excitedly and he chuckled ruffling my hair before calling the pizza place and ordering one.

We decided to put on a Disney movie while we waited for the pizza to arrive.

After 20 minutes the bell rang and Derek went to get the door.

Pausing the movie I picked up my phone and opened the chat I had with Xavier that day. I know he's avoiding me, but why? Did he finally realise that I'm damaged goods?

Pushing away the urge to call him I threw my phone on the couch and snuggled the blanket closer around me as Derek walked back in with the pizza box to which I gave him a big smile.

After eating the pizza we continued watching the movie and halfway through the movie I could feel my eyes getting drowsy.

"Sleepy kitten?" Derek's voice came and I looked at him nodding my head lazily making him chuckle.

"Let's get you to bed" he said before pulling me up to my feet and we both walked up the stairs and he lead me towards my room.

"Goodnight Derek" I yawned to which he ruffled my hair chuckling.

"Sleep sweet kitten" he said and walked away towards his room. As soon as he was out of sight I walked out of my room and into Xavier's.

Going into his closet I pulled out one of his shirts and threw it on before sliding into his bed and hugging the pillow, imagining it to be him as the sleep took over me.

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