67-Confronting the Enemy

Ari’s POV

We are walking to the dorms to arrest Kale. I am walking next to Finch, and we are flanked by the triplets and Everly. Behind them, Peter’s handpicked team of thirty.

“You okay?” Anderson asks in hushed tones.

“Anderson, don’t,” I tell him, shaking my head.

Juliet- I am so foolish. I’m sorry for failing you.

Me- You didn’t fail me. We were tricked. That makes us normal, not foolish.

Juliet- I feel foolish.

Me- Me too, but I won’t let that feeling take over.

Juliet- I wish my pride hurt less.

Me- I do too, but we are made of stronger stuff. You have to pull yourself up now, Juliet. Romeo and I need you.

Juliet- Low blow.

Me- Whatever works.

“Ari, what the hell?” Melissa asks, seeing the large guard we brought with us.

“Long story. Call Lewis,” I tell her, and she runs off.

Kale is sitting in the common room with Carl and Jacob.

“What happened?” Carl asks, standing up.

Juliet- We don’t have time.

“Call Lewis,” I say as Kale stands up. “How could you?”

“What?” Kale feigns ignora