Chapter 93

Avi walked further into the room. "I said, do you understand?" Alex was stunned into silence, but he responded quietly. "Yes, Sir." "I'm sorry, I didn't hear you." "Yes, Sir." Alex tried louder. Avi gave him a nod, also nodding at the Betas. "Gentlemen, if you'll excuse us. Alexander, come with me." Todrick held onto him though. "Alpha, please... Just let him catch his breath." Avi turned toward them again. "I believe I was speaking to Alexander." Kevin intervened, now that Todrick was involved too. "Avi. Alpha, Sir... Please." Avi took a deep breath. "Fine. But if he isn't smiling when he comes down those stairs, I blame both of you." Todrick nodded, his hand protectively over the back of Alex's head. "Of course, Sir. I take full responsibility." Avi left without another word. Todrick let out a relieved breath, until he heard someone else coming. Scott peeked his head in the door. "Did I see Alex run--? Yep. I guess I did. Hey, Xand." Alex managed to croak out. "Hi..." Scott walked into the room, Mitch right behind him like a shadow. Todrick moved Alex slightly to the side, subconsciously protecting him from the others. "He's fine. Just... Needs a nap, I think. Or maybe something to eat." Alex whimpered a little, but didn't move at all or say a word. Kevin glanced at the clock that he had hung on the wall. "We have some time before dinner. You all could hang out in here until then, if that would improve Alex's mental health. Maybe you could talk it out." Todrick looked over to him. "You're not going to leave. You're staying here with us." "If you'd like." And that is the prequel to the story of how they all ended up trying to cram onto the Betas' bed, which was arguably one of the largest beds in the house. Before I begin, I'm sure you're all wondering where Jake is at this time. The easiest way to put it, is just to tell you that he was downstairs talking it out with Kirstie at the dining room table, trying to get an Omega's perspective on the situation so he could try to figure out what Alex needs at the moment. Now that that's out of the way, lets get back to the polygamous cuddling situation. Alex was in the middle of the bed, Todrick on one side, and Scott on the other. Mitch's head was resting on Scott's shoulder so he could look at Alex while he spoke. Kevin had his arm over Todrick's waist, also holding Alex's hand across Todrick's body. Alex was under the covers, as cuddling made him very aware of how (almost) naked he was. "I've never screamed at an Alpha like that in my entire life." Mitch spoke first. "Allie, it's okay for an Omega to make a mistake every once in a while." "But I don't understand... He's the nicest Alpha I've ever had. But he's the one I yelled at..? I would never yell at Jamie, or Matt.. Or even Travis. We've argued, but I've never yelled at him... I'd have to be crazy to do that..." "Well..." Todrick began, running one hand through Alex's hair carefully. "Statistically speaking... You argue because you care. Also... Jake is probably the only Alpha you've been with that you aren't scared of." "But... That doesn't make it okay."