Bloodlines

Rampage

Theodore

"Like... the red hooders... the team that would murder people?" Avalon asks in shock.

I struggle to find words. My bottom lip trembles before I slam my hands on the bars.

"Th—"

"I want to file a restraining order." Noah looks at the cops.

But that's the least of my worries.

****

"YOU FUCKER!" I slam Benjamin into the wall, holding him by the collar of his shirt.

"Woah brother, you just got charged for assault. Want to go there again?" Baron comes out from the corner.

"DON'T YOU DARE CALL ME THAT EVER AGAIN!" I fume with anger, letting go of Benjamin.

They all look at each other.

Baron goes to speak, but William cuts him off. "You found out huh?"

"YOU DON'T SAYING SAY!" I snap. "FUCKING TELL ME EVERYTHING!"

Benjamin puts his arm out, indicating for me to sit down on the couch.

I watch them as they all sit down, but I remain standing up out of pure anger.

"Oooookay." William rolls his eyes.

"HEY! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ROLL YOUR EYES WHEN I—"

"Let the man explain, yeah?" Baron raises an eyebrow.

"Oh I'll le—"

"ANYYWAYS." William stops an incoming fight. "Yes, you're an Archer." He sighs. "You were adopted before you were even born. Ma and Pa wanted another boy to raise and see who would take over the company so when they found out you're an Archer, they expected a strong one."

"Oh so I was a fucking game right?" I cross my arms.

Benjamin shakes his head. "Maybe you were part of a plan, but you were still loved. Us, your brothers whether you like it or not, we love you."

"I went through hell." I start walking towards them. "They decided I was the weak one so I SUFFERED THE ABUSE!" I yell. "I WAS PUT DOWN, HIT, SCREAMED AT, HUMILIATED, I TOOK THE BLAME AND HIT FOR EVERYTHING! YOU GUYS DIDNT! I HAD NOBODY! I DIDNT HAVE A REGULAR NORMAL CHILDHOOD WHATSOEVER. I TRIED TO END MY FUCKING LIFE TO ESCAPE THE TORTURE AND NOBODY DID ANYTHING! I HATED MYSELF FOR WAKING UP. I HATED MYSELF FOR FAILING AT THAT TOO!"

"We know we aren't there for you and we're so sorry. That's why we've been following you after you left. We know our wrongs and we just want to be there for you now. We're sorr—"

"Sorry doesn't fix SHIT!" I stomp. "Who the FUCK are my parents?"

"Valentina and Leo Archer."

"Now stay the fuck away from me." I spit, storming off.

****

There is literally no Leo or Valentina Archer ANYWHERE!

Just as I about lose my mind from frustration, I hear a knock on my hotel room door.

Slamming my laptop shut, I open the door and to my surprise I see Avalon...

"Hey..." She greets.

"How did you know where I am, Avalon." I cross my arms, sternly asking.

"People talk." She stays and I roll my eyes. "I know you're upset with me... but Theo I really need to know what you meant about Noah being abusive."

I laugh in annoyance. "Ask him yourself, yeah?" I go to slam the door, but she stops it. "I don't have time fo—"