Chapter 81

Mitch was now sitting on the edge of the bed, watching Scott pace relentlessly in front of him. The cabin had been pretty quiet without Kevin or Kirstin there to lift the mood. Mitch actually missed Kevin shouting random facts. He even missed Kevin trying to explain difficult things to him. Kirstin was just.. Irreplaceable. And Avi won't be the same until she's back. All this was running through Mitch's head, and the two had only been gone for one day. Mitch made breakfast this morning. Kevin always made breakfast. Mitch cleaned the table. Kirstie always cleaned the table. Mitch watched Scott sigh once more, before he finally sat up a little straighter. "Is everything alright, Alpha?" Scott kept pacing. "I don't know what to do." "What do you mean, Sir?" Scott finally stopped and sat down next to Mitch in a huff. "I don't have to punish you anymore. Thank The Lord. But I still.. How am I supposed to get you to follow instructions? Kirstin follows Avi without a single word. But I let you get away with things.. And now.. Now you're starting to argue with me." Mitch's eyes widened. "I'm so sorry! I-I just get snappy sometimes.. I don't mean to disrespect you.." "That's fine. That's not my point. Just.. When will it get so bad.. When will you.. What happens if an argument makes us.. What if it ruins us?" Scott asked quietly. Mitch grabbed his hand and stared at it while he interlocked their fingers. "I won't.. I will try not to argue anymore.. Just.. Yell at me or something." Scott looked at their fingers too. "I don't want to yell at you, Sweetheart." Mitch looked at the side of Scott's head. "If I deserve it, do it. I have to learn somehow." Scott sighed and met Mitch's eyes. "Just don't argue. Then I won't have to yell. Deal?" "Deal." ******* "A-Alpha?" Mitch asked hesitantly, walking into Avi's room. Avi hadn't come out of that room for almost a day. Not even to eat. Avi was staring blankly out the window. "What do you need, Mitchell?" He said flatly. Mitch walked in carefully. "Are you okay, Sir?" Avi nodded once. Mitch walked a little closer. "Please tell me what's wrong.." Avi finally looked at him. "What isn't?" Mitch came even closer. "I'm sorry. Can I do anything? If you need a shoulder to cry on.." "That was a mistake." Mitch frowned. "Everyone has to cry sometimes.. Even you." Avi grit his teeth and looked away. "She's suffering over there. All on her own.. And I can't do anything to help her. But I can feel it.. It feels like my heart is ice cold. A never ending snowstorm on a frozen lake. And every time I think of her sadness it's just another crack in the ice.." Mitch came impossibly closer and hugged Avi. Avi didn't move, didn't react at all. "You couldn't understand. I.. I miss her.. But I don't think she loves me anymore.." He said quietly. "Don't say that, Alpha. Of course she still loves you. She's just.. You're one of the most powerful Alphas in the whole country. And that's a lot of pressure for an Omega. She's afraid that if she gives you everything she has.. It still might not be enough.. She just wants to be everything for you." Avi looked down at the ground. "But she is everything. She's always been good enough.." "Have you told her that?" A horrible silence fell over them. Finally Avi took a sharp breath. "Oh my God.." Mitch moved away and met Avi's eyes. "I know it's been difficult for you two. Especially you. You probably have the hardest job of all of us. I'm always here if you need someone to talk to." "Thank you, Mitchell. Really." Mitch nodded and turned to leave. He only got a few steps before Avi spoke again. "I'm sorry I tried to kiss you. And I'm sorry I held you when you were sleeping that one time.. Scott seemed pretty upset." Mitch turned with a smile. "That's alright. It was surprisingly comforting. Don't tell Scott that." He said with a wink. Avi shook his head with a fond smile. "You are.. Something else, Omega." Mitch smiled and turned again. "Oh, I know." He closed the door behind him, but pushed it open a little a second later. "You.. Alpha? You're free to hang out with us. You don't have to be all alone. Kirstie will come back to you. You should just distract yourself til she's home." Avi squinted at Mitch. "You better get Scott's permission before you start inviting me places with you." Mitch smiled a little. "It'll be okay. Just come on." ******