Over the Line

511

I felt as though the burden of all my sins had been lifted however even though I was elated I wasn't oblivious. Maynard wanted to see me. I had been avoiding him and the clan for almost a month now although that isn't entirely true as one cannot simply avoid the clan. I considered them family yet I couldn't face them after the change that had taken place in my life. No doubt they knew and having to face them couldn't be helped.

I was glad that my lover was out of town for a few days as sneaking out of our apartment would have been difficult not to mention Maynard wouldn't have stood for a rain check. I arrived at the complex a little past ten, it looked empty but I could feel their presence.

"Glad to see you Olivia." The room carried Maynard's thick Russian accent sending lightening down my spine. I kept my head lowered out of custom. Before I knew it Maynard was standing in front of me. "Now love we go back too far for that," he said while lifting my chin.

"Sorry," I whispered.

"No need to be sorry for such a petty thing however..." he let his voice trail. I could feel the others rustling in the shadows. "We've missed you, though apparently our sentiments haven't been returned." When I tried to speak I was immediately hushed by Maynard's hand. "I'd advise you to only speak when I ask a question. Things will go more smoothly then." I just nodded my head. "Seems as though you, Olivia, have found love and have forgotten who your family is in the process. Am I correct?"

"Yes. Well no. I haven't forgotten you." I tried to direct the 'you' towards all who were present.

"Liar!" Maynard shouted with full which sent me flying backwards until I hit a pillar. My spine felt as though it had shattered, my was vision was blurry. "What other reasons could you have for avoiding us?" As he spoke I could feel his hand at my throat.

"I didn't...I didn't think..." I couldn't get my thoughts out.

"Well it's obvious that you certainly didn't think or you would have shared this joy of yours with the rest of us. You owe us that much." He loosened his grip. "Truthfully I could care less about your love life. It's your place here that matters." His pause left me dreading whatever I would be subjected to next. "You, Olivia, were one of my children. Blessed by the very moon you were born beneath." The 'were' struck deep leaving me with nothing to do but cry. "I can't stand the sight of you anymore."

That was the last thing I heard from Maynard followed by his footstep. My vision was coming back yet I closed my eyes as I heard the others begin to move. I had betrayed my family by hiding from them. Now it was time to pay for the new sins I had committed, so I braced myself for their avenging hands.