**Chapter 15: Alessandro's Plan**

Alessandro's eyes scanned the room, his gaze lingering on each of his partners. The tension was palpable, the air thick with the weight of Kael's toxic behavior. Elijah's pale face and red-rimmed eyes haunted him, and Ryder's worried expression only added to his concern. As he stood there, Alessandro knew he had to act. He couldn't let Kael's behavior continue to spiral out of control, not when it was putting his partners at risk. He needed a plan, one that would help Kael manage his trauma and demonic possession. Alessandro's mind began to work, his thoughts racing with possibilities. He knew that Kael's past was a complex web of trauma and abuse, and that he needed expert help to unravel it. He thought about the mysterious figure he had heard of, a specialist in demonic possession and trauma. "Ryder, I need you to make a few calls for me," Alessandro said, his voice low and commanding. "I want you to find out everything you can about a...let's call him a 'specialist' in demonic possession and trauma. I want to know if he's available, and if he's willing to work with us." Ryder's eyes narrowed, but he nodded. "I'll take care of it," he said, pulling out his phone. Alessandro turned to Elijah, who was still clinging to Ryder. "Elijah, I need you to be strong for me," he said, his voice soft and gentle. "I know this is hard, but I need you to trust me. I'm going to get help for Kael, and I'm going to make sure he's not hurting you again." Elijah's eyes met Alessandro's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Alessandro could see the fear and uncertainty in Elijah's eyes, but he also saw a deep-seated trust. As Ryder began to make his calls, Alessandro pulled out his own phone. He dialed a number, waiting for the person on the other end to answer. "Alessandro," a deep voice said, the sound sending a shiver down Alessandro's spine. "Lucien," Alessandro replied, his voice firm. "I need your help. I have a situation with one of my...partners. He's struggling with demonic possession and trauma." There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a moment, Alessandro wondered if he had overstepped. But then Lucien spoke, his voice low and gravelly. "I'll send someone over," Lucien said. "But Alessandro, you need to understand that this won't be easy. Kael's possession is deep-seated, and it will take time and effort to manage it." Alessandro nodded, even though Lucien couldn't see him. "I'm willing to do whatever it takes," he said. "I just want to keep my partners safe." As he hung up the phone, Alessandro felt a sense of determination wash over him. He would do whatever it took to help Kael, to keep his partners safe. And he knew that with Lucien's help, he could do it. The room was silent, the only sound the quiet hum of the air conditioning. Ryder was still on the phone, his eyes locked on Alessandro's. Elijah was clinging to him, his eyes red-rimmed but determined. Alessandro's eyes met Ryder's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Alessandro could see the worry and concern in Ryder's eyes, but he also saw a deep-seated trust. "We're going to get through this," Alessandro said, his voice firm and commanding. "Together." As he spoke, the tension in the room seemed to ease, just a little. Alessandro knew that they still had a long way to go, but for the first time in weeks, he felt a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, they could overcome Kael's toxic behavior and find a way to heal.