Which Choice Is Better

Cole, Chase, and Dylan were in the office digging through papers, while on the phone talking to power companies, the security company, water, everything no man's land was going to need.

"So how did it go?" Dylan asked Cole.

Chase looked up at Cole he wanted to know also.

Cole laughed "Zack how did it go?"

Chase and Dylan's back was facing Zack so they had to turn around to see him.

"Sorry Sir I didn't mean to interrupt."

Cole nodded and told Zack to continue with why he was here.

"Actually it's about Isabelle."

This peaked everyone's interest. "Zack no more games what is it?" Chase was not in the mood.

"Well everything went alright, but when it came to removing the bookshelves, and old books she refused. Saying the old books would stay, and the bookshelves would be moved to a locker in a storage unit. She gave us the details and we did as we were told. I just thought I would let you know."

Each of the alpha's had a special skill Cole he was in charge so he made the rules. Chase delt with security, and Dylan talked to people, calmed them. Together they made the perfect team. They shared a few skills, each knew how to torture. To create fear, and all of them could tell most of the time it someone was hiding something or lying. Most of the time they blended together so it was difficult to know if something was missing from the story, or if it was faked. Either way all three of them could tell something was off about Zack's story.

"What aren't you telling us!" Chase's eyes got dark and cold.

Zack swallowed hard but did not answer.

"Chase, Chase, Chase. That is no way to talk to someone who had been loyal to us for so long." Dylan calming the situation down looked at Zack "I know you wouldn't hold anything back that you knew could harm us or her. You might not even think it's important, but it is every detail is. Please tell us what else there is." Dylan smiled, that smile man or women fell for making it easy to talk to him.

Yet there was something about Isabelle that just made Zack not want to say what he promised he wouldn't. It wasn't because Zack was afraid of her Cole, Dylan, and Chase were way more scarier. Just the thought of her face sad or disappointed hurt him. He didn't want to see her like that again, expectally because of him, so he lied.

"It's just sad that is the place she lived in for so long." It wasn't a lie, but at the same time a detail held back was considered a lie to them.

"Are you sure that's all?" Dylan couldn't help be worried maybe Zack truly was just out of it. He couldn't help but feel something was wrong.

Zack had always been loyal to them no question. So it was about time they had faith in him. Cole nodded his head and sent Zack on his way. Zack was exiting the office right as Cole's personal assistant walked in almost causing a Collision.

"Sorry Zack I didn't see you there."

"It's okay Amy." Zack gave Amy a tiny smile.

The three alpha's watched the scene and waited for Amy to explain her presence. Even she seemed off.

"Cole, Dylan, Chase sorry to bother you." Amy bowed before standing back up shaking.

"It's alright what is it?" Cole was calm.

Still shaking she pulled out the phone. Coles personal phone he had her take his personal messages while he was working. "An unknown number texted you. You told me not to worry about those if I'm busy. I finally looked at it, it's from her."

"Here hand it to me." holding out his hand Cole got the phone and sent her away. Not letting her story continue. "Shit it was sent a few hours ago." They liked to work late into the night expectally if it was important.

"Is she alright?"

Dylan and Cole looked at Chase she truly was changing everyone she came into contact with. Dylan thought it was funny enough to make a joke.

"I didn't know you cared so much, mister softy."

Chase shot a look that killed Dylan's joking mood.

"Okay Dylan, Chase enough."

"I was just joking."

"Chase obviously didn't find it funny. So you guys want to know what she said or not?" Both Chase and Dylan stayed silent "Okay then shut up." Cole looked at the message and read it out loud.

"Dear Cole this pertains to Chase and Dylan as well so yeah. One I would like to thank you guys for the books, and everything else you gave me.

Cole when we talked on the phone you had said, "It would be nice to let people dream again." It reminded me of a quote that hangs on my wall "A book is a dream you hold in your hands." It's by Neil Giaman. So many lives are threatened, and destroyed leaving people without hope or happiness. I know because I was in a place like that more than once, but books are another reality. Ones that can get you through a day, read enough and it can get you through a life time.

The second thing I would like to say is it did hurt being rejected like that, but like Neil Giaman, Adi Alsaid makes a good point, she states. "People hurt each other it happens to everyone intentionally, unintentionally, regretfully or not. It's a part of what we do as people. The beauty is that we have the ability to heal and forgive." It made me realize when I read it that people are worth forgiving, not all but some. I will try to make you guys proud, but I have one favor to ask of you, one request.

I know I haven't done anything to receive it, but please let's go our separate ways. I don't belong in your world. From my damaging past I've put myself back differently to handle more, to survive. It has made me decide not to let people into my life. For you to have rejected me so harshly, you must have fought your own demons, or are still fighting them. Mine are still around, probably for the rest of my life. The darkness likes to suck life out of beautiful things. I've learned from experience it's better to be alone, than tell people around you.

Just like you told me you couldn't tell me why you rejected me, I can't tell you anymore. You said you didn't want me to repay you, but I couldn't help it. For some reason you three don't want to leave me alone, but people around me tend to be unfortunate. That is my advise to you, leave me alone for your own good. I will never forget everything you guys did for me, or forget meeting you. Please don't respond, I'll understand if you do, but please don't. Well I guess this is the end, goodbye's are the hardest part don't you think? Well goodbye Cole Hanson, Dylan Blake, and Chase Mckay. By the way Chase remind Zack to give you your jacket. I gave it to him, he tends to forget things lol. Well I really hope I didn't mess up your life. Oh an read a good book once in a while it'll help. Yours truly Isabelle Jade."

At the end of the long message she sent a picture of a panda bear falling asleep. All three of them sat in silence for a good ten minutes before Dylan frantically asked.

"Cole, we aren't leaving her alone are we? If she has a problem we should fix it. Please I don't want to lose her." Cole and Chase wanted her out of there lives, and now she asked them to. Cole and Chase had no reason to listen to him or stay in her life.

Both Chase and Cole knew why Dylan was on the verge of tears. They had decided to let her go multiple times even though Dylan didn't agree with it. Everyone felt that this was the last time, if they let her go this would be the end. She would be gone for good.

"This is no longer a situation that I alone can answer. Everyone will have a say." Cole didn't have to explain any further. She wasn't just in Cole's head, but Dylan's, and Chase's also. They all would have to decide together.

"Well if we all finally get a say I say no we don't let her go, and we help her fight her darkness. How hard can it be for three mafia bosses?"

This caused Cole to bow his head and smile. In the end he would go with whatever the other two agreed upon good or bad, he didn't know which choice was which anymore.

Dylan looked at Chase waiting for a response. Would he have to convince Chase and Cole or would they finally give in?

"Well I can see Dylan's point we are mafia bosses we could help her solve her problems. I don't think letting her walk out of our lives like this is a good idea. I also believe she needs space she obviously doesn't think we can help, and we might not be able to show her that we can. I think at this moment in time we exit the spotlight and have our trusted people watch her. We go back to the shadows for now while getting daily reports."

"That sounds like a challenge are you sure you can stay away from her?" Cole said mockingly.

"We are alpha mafia bosses we exercise in control." Chase staying serious either not caring it was a joke or not knowing.

Cole wasn't affended that his joke wasn't recognized because it was true to an extent. It would be challenging to stay away from each other. "Dylan how do you feel about it?"

Dylan wanted to disagree he wanted to be apart of her life. He knew better though they were only going to get her killed in the end. All they were doing was slowing the end result, where they would let her go. This was the best decision. "I agree we help her and decide what to do after that, and it is better if we stay in the shadows."

Chase nodded his head, while Cole sat there he knew what choice he decided to make and he was sticking with it. "Alright first thing tomorrow we will put people on the case."

With that being said they went home, but none could sleep very well.