Hell is Empty And All the Devils are Here

You Cried Wolf. So I Came Running. Question; Am I the Wolf, or the Savior? Is My Smile too Sharp or Just My Teeth? Answer: Come a Little Closer

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“Not a part of the McCall pack per se, but close enough.” Peter answered. “He didn’t see anything but a monster.” he said honestly. “I accept that. Perhaps if he came back one day and wanted to find me, hear me out…I would let him.” He smirked, nodding. “A way to plant some roots. A place where the pack can come and relax after a long day or just to drink and vent.” he explained. “I had a start for one back in Beacon, but it never went anywhere. No real potential. Here, the clientele and demographic is perfect.” He turned towards the restaurant and found a spot, parking and moving to get out. “Try to play nice. We’re in border territory, and two of Markinson’s pack work here.”

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“Yeah, from what I gathered there was never a really good relationship between the two.” he said shrugging. “If he does come back one day, then hopefully you two can work things out.” he said smiling a bit. “Join in those roots.” he said nodding to the bar. “True, and I always play nice.” he said as he walked with Peter. “Well, usually.” he said as he headed into the restaurant and grabbed a booth in the back. 

He leaned back and bit and smiled as he looked at the menu. “Haven’t eaten since yesterday I’ve been so nervous.” he admitted as he looked over the menu and nodded. “Anything you plan on getting?” 

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What I’ve Done

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Just hearing his voice made her sigh. She could not believe that she was calling Theo right now. Her words were caught in her throat for a second before she could actually say anything. “Come over and we can talk.” She practically whispered before hanging up on him.

Lydia ran her hands through her hair as she got up to already let him in. There were going to be rules and if he could not follow them then she would not help him.

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Once Lydia hung up; Theo paid his tab and left a good tip before heading back over to Lydia’s apartment. He knew there was going to be a few catches; he expected nothing less. He knew this road to recovery was going to be a bumpy one but he shook his head. He had paved the road; there was no one really to blame but himself. 

He walked up to Lydia’s apartment and knocked the on the door again, he shook off his sullen demeanor and put on a smile, ready to thank Lydia. She didn’t have to do this; but from what it seemed; she was going too. He waited until she opened the door to speak. “Hey, and uh; thank you for calling...” 

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Lydia stared at the file for awhile. She finally grabbed the file and went through it multiple times. It was true, everything he said about him and Liam being related was true and that only made it harder for her to stay mad at him. After everything he did that was still Liam’s brother.

It made her unable to sleep knowing that he really had begged her to help. She looked at the clock only to sigh seeing it was one AM. Just one call. She was only going to call him once and if he didn’t answer then it would be over and she could move on without any guilt. Grabbing her phone she called the number on the paper.

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Theo paid for a few cups of coffee; glad the place was open late for college kids who wanted their coffee fix. He sighed, around one he was going to call it quits for the night and head back to his apartment when the phone rang, he waited a minute; not recognizing the number and answered it. “Hello?” he asked, calmly; his tone a little excited at the thought that it was Lydia.

He hoped she wasn’t calling to tell him off, or telling him to leave her alone. He’d been let down enough in New York and he knew it was his fault but he was trying to make things right. That had to count for something. He waited for a response; practically shaking from anticipation. 

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What I’ve Done

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“You destroyed everything. I moved to try and get away from you and everything else.” She said only to glare and point to the door wanting him out. Lydia knew that the second he walked out she was going to look at those files. See if he was actually telling the truth for once.

Lydia sighed as she locked the door behind him. Her fingers rushed through her hair as she tried to process everything that had happened. The first thing she did was go and see if he was even being truthful about Liam only to sigh when she saw it was true.

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Theo headed out of the apartment complex, hands in his pockets as he shook his head. Going to her and letting her know about things going on in New York might have been a mistake, but it was a risk he was willing to take. Lydia and Liam were friends, If anyone aside from Peter could have helped him; it would have been Lydia. All he wanted was some insight. 

Some time later; He sighed and checked his phone every few minutes as he sat in a cafe not too far from Lydia’s apartment building. He shook his head; he doubted she’d call but he hoped she would, he wanted nothing more for her to call. He wanted to learn about Liam, Peter was helping move it along but Lydia was his friend. She might be able to help more. 

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The Past is Present

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Peter shrugged. “Perhaps one day. Right now, I doubt he’d believe me about being his blood father. And if, by miracle, he did believe me, he’d try to kill me.” He listened, nodding. “Yes, Malia was a great deal confused in her transfer from coyote to human.” he agreed. “She just had the wrong people around her.”

The older alpha smiled lightly. “It’s for a contract to own a business. I have to have income of some sort.” Because the millions he had in his bank account didn’t count when he had a family to take care of. He nodded at the deniability, unable to see a downside. “Is there anything specific you’d like? I know a few good places.”

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“Why would he try to kill you? Or, was he part of the Mccall gang when all of this went down...making him Jackson Whittemore.” he said looking at Peter and tilting his head back and forth a little. “I did a lot of research before I came to Beacon. His name popped up once or twice; never suspected him to be your son; makes sense though.” he said. “Guessing when you were having issues; he didn’t see the best side of you.” 

“What kind of business? And I thought you Hales were rich, like; really rich.” he said. “Why do you need to open a business? Or is this mostly for a fun little endeavor to plant roots here?” he asked before shrugging. “Chinese sounds good; New York’s got some of the best.” 

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Lock and Key

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Theo nodded slowly before looking up at Peter. “I’m not, I’m not sure of anything anymore. A few weeks ago I was so close to power, to my family, to my own group...to have, everything I wanted. Everything I promised myself when....” he said, stopping himself. He wasn’t about to pour his thoughts out over a bar conversation with Peter. What was done to him was monstrous and in turn; created such. 

“I’ll give you, as much time as you want.” he said before looking at Peter. “You’re that confident you can teach him to control his inner wolf? Because I’ve seen it, its very angry, and very strong.” he said shaking his head. “A lot stronger than he should be.” he said before nodding thanks to Peter. “Thanks, I guess my want for family outweighs my want for power.” 

Theo smiled. “I know what you mean. Its difficult for people to believe that we regret our actions.” he said looking down at his drink. “When that’s really all we think about.” 

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What I’ve Done

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“I don’t believe you and I have no reason to believe you. How do I know this is not like last time? I don’t trust you. You just admitted to stalking me when I moved across the country this sounds like a total game to you and I’m not going to play with you this time.” She said with a small glare as she looked at him. Her eyes darted to the paper but, she didn’t take it.

“I’m not helping you, Theo.” Lydia said sternly as she shook her head and took a step back. “I think you should leave and deal with the consequences you made for yourself.” She said looking from him to the door.

Theo sighed and tossed the paper down on a table. “My number is on the paper. If, by some miracle you agree to help me. Give me a call. I don’t care what terms I have to agree to in order for oyu to help me. I’ll agree.” he said as he headed to the door. “I know, I have no right asking for help. I’m sorry to have come to you and I’m sorry I destroyed what you had in Beacon.” he said pausing.

“But I want to make good by what I did. Liam, You, Peter. I resurrected Laura. His niece for just a chance to find Liam and since then I’ve been under his watch; and I told him if I get out of line. To kill me. I’m not that bad of a guy, I just made bad choices. And I’m sorry” Theo headed out of the apartment and closed the door behind him; sighing. 

“Fuck...” he muttered. 

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Peter shrugged. “Maybe it’s a sign of something good to come. We won’t know just yet.” He managed a smile, moving to pour a fresh drink. “You can’t get angry that Liam has a lover. Protect him from bad ones, maybe, but Colin isn’t bad. Believe me, Colin is a good guy compared to some.”

“He needs time. He’s finally in control of things, got some ground under him.” he explained. “And he’s started on training to control the wolf instead of fear it.” He gave a soft smile. “He’s fine here, and he’s on the way to choosing our pack. We just need to let him take his time. I know that’s rough, but it’s what we have to do.”

“Theo, we all make mistakes. Myself included. You can talk to my niece about it just as easy. Everyone has a little of somthing they regret.” He picked up his glass. “You’ll have him in the pack eventually. Now there probably won’t be one on one brotherly outing for a while, but I get the feeling he’s  debating joining the pack and that’s a good thing.”

“I’m not, angry that he has a lover. I’m just surprised mostly.” he said as he shook his head. “A little jealous; not of the lover thing. That’d be weird. Just, jealous of Colin. He’s got Liam’s trust, he’s got Liam safe and protected...” he said. “I just, I want that. I should have that.” he said shaking his head before nodding .

“Good, I’m glad. I want that for him. And I want him to control his powers, and if he chooses our pack; then that’s even better. But I’ve done enough manipulating and trying to control him. If he chooses our pack, then it will be of his own free will and I will have...nothing to do it with it.” he said sighing a little. He wanted to intervene, make it so that he could have power and family but he shook off the thoughts. No, Not again. 

“Thanks...” he said nodding a bit as he took a sip of his own drink. “I know there won’t be any brotherly outings by I can hope. Besides Laura, honestly; what do you regret?”

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The Past is Present

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Peter shook his head. “I doubt he would answer; let alone believe that I’m his father. He knows he’s adopted, he just…he’s got way too much of myself in the way he acts. Knowing what I know now, I can see it. Derek had a theory about him back when he was after getting turned. The kid wasn’t anywhere near the fire, but he had memories from it, of being in the flames. It’s a rare thing, but a wolf, if in enough pain, can imprint memories to their immediate family. Children and siblings mostly.” He drove towards a small restaurant, finding a parking space and killing the engine. “Malia might understand more if she wasn’t so clouded by Scott’s morally white world. She was a wild animal for eight years but the instant Scott got her, he had her preaching with a few distortions to his words. She’s the closest to being an omega because she sees things more like an adult than anyone in that damn town.”

“Like I said yesterday, that may take a little bit of time, depending on the situation. Colin may be harder to convince, but he knows me well enough to know I wouldn’t purposely put anyone in danger. At least not these days.” He nodded as he heard about the apartment. “Fair enough. Let’s get some food, and then I have to get to a interview later on. You have my numberif something comes up.”

Theo nodded. “Well, if you ever want to try. I’ll do whatever I can to help.” he said nodding; extending a metaphorical hand so to speak. They were co-alphas now. Theo wanted to show he was in this to help Peter as much as Peter was in this to help Theo. “I agree, when I met her she was very torn between Scott’s pack and doing her own thing. Very concerned with finding out where her mother was. Even willing to keep information from Scott but at the same time wanting to help him. It was confusing to say the least.” he said before nodding.

“Food sounds good.” he said nodding a bit. “What’s the interview for?” he asked curiously, he still wasn’t fully sure why Peter was in New York other than his mate. He was tempted to find out but he figured asking would be the best method. “Yeah, don’t want yo to lie to Colin; so plausible deniability. You don’t know where I am and that’s the truth.” 

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Lock and Key

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The older alpha shook his head. “I understand how frustrating it can be. Believe me, Theo.” he began. He gave a soft smile. “At least you still have some. You could be all alone.” He took a long, slow drink from his glass. “Power can damage the strongest of men. The fact that you survived that alone is the sign of something.” 

He gave a thoughtful hum. “Well, I know Colin well enough. And Liam…he’s attached. They’re both a little too stubborn and they have a decent handle on anger. I suspect they probably both have similar limits before they lose control.” He thought about the way Liam had spoken of Colin, the tone in Colin’s voice whenhe’d spoken to him about Liam. He could still remember the anger in Colin’s voice about Theo showing up so casually. “Your brother has…well, given the things that happened in Beacon, he’s still a little scarred. That takes time to heal from. But trust me; he’s not entirely isolating you just yet. You made mistakes, that’s all.” 

He shook his head. “You don’t have to stay away, Theo, just give me time to get him to understand you’re not as bad as he thinks. If he’s willing to see me beneath the exaggerations of the McCall pack, I’m sure he can find a way to at least try to understand you’re not as bad as he believes.” 

He nodded a bit, he had nothing else to put his faith in other than Peter right now and he was fairly sure the Alpha was aware of that. But he didn’t want to let his weakness show. “Thanks...I just wish I knew what it was a sign of.” he said shaking his head a bit before listening to Peter once more. He talked about Liam and Colin; the thought angered him a bit but he took a small breath and shook it off.

“Yeah, I guess we’re both a bit too stubborn sometimes...” he said laughing a little before sighing and shaking his head. “I know he’s scarred, he’s been through a lot. Me, The Benefactor, The Dread Doctors...they were never supposed to kidnap him...I told them to let him go but...he roughed them up and they weren’t happy.” he said shaking his head. “Thanks...I’ll...I’ll stay away until you give me an all clear...and, I hope you’re right.” he said pausing. 

“I made a lot of mistakes, I should have done things differently. But I didn’t. And now I just want my brother. I’m glad he’s safe, and I’m...I’m alright with his choice of guys. But; it should be me protecting him.” 

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Peter gave another sigh. “I know it’s rough. Believe me, I know better than anyone. I have two kids; kids I never even knew existed until about a year ago. Malia is my daughter, and a young man you’ve never met is my son; twins. When I discovered I had children, I kind of panicked. And then I wanted to see them, to protect them and do anything to show I never would have let them go. Unfortunately, one is in London and the other is with the McCall pack remnants, so there’s little to no hope of ever having a decent time to actually know my own children. You, at least, can have that chance, but there is no way Colin is just going to let you waltz in if he knows about what happened in Beacon. I have to play liason until he’ll even let you in the same room if Liam’s told him about you. Just trust me, alright?” He asked, watching the other alpha. “Now then, on to more pressing issues. Do you have living arrangements or should I pay for you to have a hotel for a while?”

Theo nodded, Peter knew what he was going through. He didn’t know the other Alpha had a second kid. He had just known about Malia but he knew that Peter had to be feeling the same hurt he was. Only Peter was a lot better at handling it. Theo just wanted things to be good, for the hurt to stop. “Didn’t know you had a son, maybe hope isn’t lost with him at least. You could try reaching out maybe.” he said, offering him a similar path to his own. 

“I know, he’s not going to let me anywhere near Liam.” he sighed and looked at Peter. “Play Liason, do whatever you need to do; say whatever. I just, I want my brother and I want my chance so I’ll agree to whatever it is I need to do for that chance.” he said nodding a bit. He wasn’t sure he could keep to his word about leaving Peter to do his thing. But he was willing to try. 

“I’ve got an apartment in town. But for you to pull plausible deniability should Colin try to find and or kill me. I’ll head there later so you won’t have to lie.”

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Peter arched a brow as Theo grabbed one of the bottles. “For starters, helping yourself to my liquor isn’t good. I’ll start making you pay for them.” He took a slow breath, shaking his head. “Well, I was aware the pair were together. They’re actually very well matched.” He answered honestly, going behind the counter to place the bottles along the back shelf again. “I should have known you wouldn’t listen, though. Impatience doesn’t look good on you.” He chuckled to himself. “I got a call about your little attempted conversational visit. I was highly amused by it at first. Now, I’m a little annoyed. There’s a method to my madness, Theo. Colin has a right to be protective of Liam, he has been taking care of him while Liam was all alone.” He explained. “In more than one way.”

“Colin is a damn strong druid, there is no doubt about that. Never was. From the time I met him, I knew he’d be powerful. You’re lucky he trusts me enough to let me smooth things over. I promised him I would speak with you once I found you. Seeing as I don’t know where you are, I assumed you would find your way here when you were ready to tell me.” He took the bottle and poured his own drink before setting it out of reach. “However, when it comes to your brother, you will need to trust me. He’s nowhere near ready for seeing you. He almost attacked the club the other night when I mentioned you.”

Theo sighed, then returned the bottle. “Sorry” he said taking a deep breath and listening to Peter. He shook his head and apologized again. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to annoy you or make you think I’m trying to go behind your back. I just, I want my brother. Everything I did, I thought I did it for power, so that becoming this...lab experiment could mean something. Then I found out that I had a brother. I didn’t have to steal my own pack to have a family. I don’t know when I forgot that...” he said shaking his head. 

“Taking care of him, in more than one way? What do you mean, and how are they well matched?” he asked before nodding. “I know he’s powerful; didn’t back down after I lost it for a second and showed my red eyes. Wasn’t a threat, I just; I lost my temper a bit.” he said before sighing. “He lost control? Because of me....” he said putting his hands in his face. 

“What have I done....” he said taking a deep breath before moving his hands. “I’ll...I’ll stay away, no for now or I’ll try. I’ll stay away and let you, do; whatever you have to. I just, I need to talk to him. I need to show him that I’m not a monster...”  

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The Past is Present

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Peter sighed. “Patience is a virtue, Raeken. Try to have some.” He explained. “Colin is a dear friend. He’s got plenty of money and connections around that Liam is perfectly safe and sound.” He moved to get in the driver’s seat, starting the car. “At least we know he’s here and he’s safe.” He leaned back in his seat. “Where shall I take you? Do you have anything set up living wise?”

Theo sighed and nodded. He was disappointed and trying to keep it from showing the best he could but for the first time he had a lead on his brother and a chance to make it right and Peter was telling him to stand down. Obviously the elder Alpha knew things Theo didn’t. But still. He wanted to see his brother. 

“I know. I just, we finally had a lead and now I can’t persue it.” he said shaking his head. “I get that you know things I don’t. But I have a chance to make things right, and I can’t.” he said. “I get that he’s safe...he’s supposed to be safe with me...” 

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Lock and Key

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Peter was in the back, counting his inventory, when he heard Theo’s voice. He sighed, almost certain he knew what this was going to be about. He set the bottle of 2006 Merlot back on its shelf and turned, locking the door and heading up. “Theo, what a pleasant surprise. How can I be of assistance today?” He asked, setting his clipboard on the top of the nearest hightop table he passed.

“Yeah, so I couldn’t just sit around in my apartment for another day wondering about Liam. I went to see him, and save the lectures and I told you so. I already got my ass handed to me by Colin. Apparently, and you’re going to love this if you didn’t know it already. They’re Fucking.” he said shaking his head as he looked through Peter’s assortment of supernatural strength drinks.

“Fucking, Fucking Hell.” he said shaking his head as he poured himself a drink. “Did you know about this? Oh of course you did.” he said sighing as he sat at the bar. “How’d you find out?”

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Theo shook his head, walking into “Halefire” he looked around for Peter. He’d broken the agreement to let Peter make first contact but he couldn’t just sit around and wait any longer. It was impatient, stupid, and a bad idea but he’d sat around his apartment for a week doing nothing but talking in a mirror; trying to figure out what to say. But it all meant nothing.

He didn’t see Liam, he didn’t even get in the front door before Colin; the guy Liam was apparently fucking. Shut him down completely. Given that Peter knew Colin; he knew going to see Peter was the first thing he needed to do. 

“Peter!” he called. It was mid-day so he figured Peter wouldn’t be too busy to have a talk right now. 

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The Past is Present

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Peter gave a chuckle. “Born wolves are a big way of continuing bloodlines.” He replied, eyeing the paper. “If I’m right, your brother has found himself staying with Mr. Wallace. Which means I need to be the initial contact on this. You can keep watch from afar, but Colin dies not take well to random people and if Liam has said anything, you may be very much in for some trouble.” He said. He sighed; of course things would work out to where Colin had found the pup. He led the way towards the car, humming. “Your brother is safe, that much I can assure you of. Colin will protect him.”

“I know, bloodlines are important. Still a lot of kids.” he said shaking his head with a small smile as they walked before tilting his head. “I’ll do my best, but I’ve waited a long time to talk to Liam. But I’ll do my best to keep myself under control and away from the apartment.” he said shaking his head. 

“Who is this Colin Wallace anyway? And how do you know him?” he asked, questions filling his head as he wondered why a man would cause him trouble talking to Liam. He smiled at least knowing that Liam was safe, but he didn’t really trust the Colin character. 

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don’t care if he’s guilty, don’t care if he’s not he’s good and he’s bad and he’s all that i’ve got oh lord, oh lord, i’m begging you please don’t take that sinner from me