34 Toward The New Moon 2 (2/2)

”It certainly is strange, thank you for hard work. so where is this place?” Max stopped contemplating and thanked the sheriff. actually, it was not needed, nevertheless, Max felt helpful.

”My bad, if you plan to check it out, you have a long ride ahead of you” sheriff apologized with a smile ”its Portland, Oregon, a place called mount hook”

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Max exit from the sheriff department while deep in thoughts. as the sheriff said he was planning to go Portland, but Kanima about to appear alongside Gerard and his crew. although unlike in Orignal story Hunters wasn't hunting Lydia, Max was unsure what would Gerard do if he knew Lydia was Alpha's girlfriend. the guy was desperate to cure his cancer. when it comes to survival Gerard even willing to kill his own son.

'Should I go to Portland when everything ends?'

'But then they might flee from there. then comes Alpha pack, although they aren't a threat to me Deucalion might use Lydia against me to make me join him'

'Well...Scott and Derek could handle Kanima. I just have to finish my business clean and swift'

When Max reached his home, he was able to make up his mind. he decided to go Portland searching for Ron and Kate. Max still felt a faint connection between him and Ron. but it wasn't strong enough to locate him. maybe when Max goes to Portland, the connection might kick in. what more, even if, this isn't them who massacred those people, Max was sure it related to the supernatural. maybe another Druid who turned to the dark side did it. no matter what Max intend to go to the bottom of this.

After packing necessaries for a few days he called Lydia and explained her the situation. unlike first time Max went out, Lydia didn't ask to tag along. she just said stay safe and come back as soon as possible. she reminded him that, more than anything school comes first. then comes the other matters. Max didn't deny her, he just chuckled lightly accepting.

Moreover, Max gave a few hints about Gerard and told her to stay away from him. he didn't say anything about Kanima or Jackson the one or anything regarding that. he just told her if she felt anything about impending death or something she should call him or contact Scott, Stiles or Derek about it. Allison works too but he feared crazy Gerard might do something to her knowing she was supernatural.

Unlike last time Max didn't have to rent a vehicle. Lydia's family had a spare vehicle her grandmother used to ride. she offered it to him, telling him he could have it. Max felt nothing as he gladly accepted Lydia's offer.

By afternoon Max already left Beacon Hills for an eleven-hour ride to Portland.