Chapter 153

Michael broke himself free of Scott's grip before he could drag him outside, and gave Scott a hard shove, though Scott hardly showed any reaction. Kirstie snuck past them to head upstairs, hoping to check on Alex, as Todrick had asked her to. The Betas locked the door behind her, to keep Grace safe. Once Kirstie reached the top step, she hurried into Scott's room, and closed the door in a rush. Mitch stood from the bed quickly. "Where's Scott?" "Downstairs. I was supposed to come up here and make sure Allie was okay." Alex, sitting beside Jake on the edge of the bed, nodded at her. "Yeah. I'm fine. Why?" "You know how Todrick is." Alex giggled a little. "I do. It's sweet of him to ask. Y'know, Travis used to--" Mitch snapped at him. "Now, really isn't the time, Alex." Alex flinched, but nodded. "I'm sorry." Jake ran his hand up and down Alex's back. "Mitch... Please don't speak to him like that. I know you don't want to hear about Travis any more than I do. Bu