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“You’re not Venom, are you?” I finally ask.
He looks at me and smirks.
“And you’re not Doc.”
He shakes his head.
“So, that leaves Miles or Xander.”
He doesn’t say anything, just maintains eye contact.
“I think you’re Xander.”
“Why Xander?” he asks.
“Yesterday, when Venom was explaining each of the alters personalities, I got the feeling that Miles was very loud and outspoken while Xander was more relaxed. I don’t feel as if you’re Miles. I knew you weren’t Venom because you’re standing differently and you aren’t acting the same as he was last night. Doc has an accent so he’s easy to tell apart. Therefore, I think you’re Xander. Am I wrong?”
His smile widens and he nods.
“You are correct,” he says, each word spoken so clearly that I can practically hear each letter.
“You have a slight accent as well,” I say. “Well, I don’t know if accent is the right word. You enunciate your words perfectly. Almost like Doc, but without the accent.”
“Steel says it’s because I think I’m better than everyone else,” he smiles. “I just happen to speak properly and Steel is a backward hillbilly who is dialectically impaired.”
“Hey, I heard that, you fucker,” Steel laughs.
Xander winks at me before shrugging his shoulders.
“I hear we’re going to the Cage tonight,” Xander says. “I’ll be sure to have Ghost sit us in the VIP section. I don’t think Venom will be coming back out tonight. His mind had a rough go of it. I don’t do well at the party scene but I don’t think staying home is the right thing to do.”
“I’m sorry that I’m the cause of Venom having a hard time with memories,” I say. “It’s all my fault.”
“Hush now,” Xander says. “You are not to blame for his past. He will be fine. That’s why I’m here. That’s why all of us are here.”
He points to his head and I nod my understanding.
I turn away from the window and rest my head on my knees. I watch as Viper says something that makes my mom laugh and my dad glare. I couldn’t stop smiling even if I wanted to.
I know their hearts are so sad right now, so I’m extremely grateful the Viper is doing what he can to make them forget. Even if just for a few seconds.
I’m to blame for my parents’ tears and that tears me up. If I could have gone through this whole thing without telling them, I would have in a heartbeat.
“The lower cage is closed tonight,” Ghost tells the room. “The club is open but there aren’t any fights scheduled until this weekend.”
“No fun,” I pout. “But we still get to go, right?”
“Steel and Blaze are pulling the vehicles around now,” Viper smiles. “Are you ready?”
“I mean, it’s not like I have a sexy outfit to change into or anything,” I glare down at my ruined pants.
Last night, someone must have washed my clothes because they’re clean, but my jeans are showing a bit too much leg.
“I’d rather you not go to clubs wearing anything sexy. Ever,” Daddy says.
“Agreed,” Viper growls. “Now, let’s go before I change my mind.”
I don’t say anything, but with the look on my Daddy’s face, he knows for a fact I would have just snuck out and found my own way there.
