Lisa's POV
"Lisa!"
I pull myself up and reach for the switch. I flick the light and move towards the door when something brown catches my eye at the base of the door. It was an envelope. I scooped it up and folded it in half before I tucked it into my drawer. My door eventually gives way and Jonas barges in.
"What happened? I could hear you screaming from the hallway."
"I was attacked, but they escaped." I rubbed my cheek, still feeling the effect of the punch.
"You should have left when you had the chance." Jonas frowned at me.
"I think it rebelled, though. Maybe they came for re
LISA'S POVThree hours later, Tiffany stands next to me in the crowd made up of people from different walks of life who are gathered outside in the driveway of the council estate. Many people murmur and look apprehensive, intimidated by the wealth and splendor of the Council.The balcony door is swung open and Kayden's father, the former Prime Alpha, walks out, holding his head high. We all bow simultaneously. He opened his arms. "My people, you are all welcome into my home, and I shall now introduce you to your new order."I could hear several clicks of cameras around us. Television cameras were trained on him, streaming for those who weren't here. It was my pleasure to serve you all as Prime Alpha for over a century, but I am stepping down now and I have the utmost faith in my son, Kayden Blackwater.
Lisa's POVI stand up, feeling squeamish. I brush and smooth out my dress. I bent down and fastened the silver heels Tiffany had lent me for the night. My heart was pounding as I slipped my hands into the arm-length silk gloves. I can do this. It was what I was trained for most of my life. I'd managed to get into the heart of the council, and now it was time to stab it a little. I only hope I didn't do a lot of damage to the people who have given me so much.I opened my door and looked both ways to see who else was in the hallway. I was empty. I let out a sigh of relief as I stepped out and made my way up the stairs where classical music was wafting from. I stepped into the ballroom, and I was blown away by the sight before me. The council knew how to throw
KLAUS' POV I raise my gun and fire at the woman wearing a green ball gown. I've been tracking her ever since she descended the staircase without her knowledge. She was all too concerned about finding something, and now I know what it was. Her legs immediately give way as she cries out, dropping the glass book she was going through. That voice was familiar. Too familiar. My heart begins to thud as I run towards her before she hits the ground. I lift her off the floor, pulling her into my trembling arms. I gently brush her hair away from her mask. Tiffany, tell me you have a very good explanation as to why you're down here instead of being in one of the secret rooms. Tell me that you were trying to hide from the rebels and didn't want to be with the
Lisa's POV My hand covers my mouth to stifle my scream. My back presses against the corner between the wall and the last shelf in the room. Immediately, I saw Klaus. I hid before he could see me. He wouldn't have, though, because his focus was on Tiffany. I couldn't believe what I had heard. She was a rebel. Sweet, clumsy Tiffany was a traitor to the Council and her mate. It was a lot to take in at once. Klaus had already taken her out of the room, but I was stuck in here because there was someone else inside the room and I couldn't afford to be seen. I hear footsteps coming from one of the rows in front of me, and dread fills me. I peek around the corner, trying to catch sight of the person. I couldn't see anyone. I shifted from my hiding position and pressed my back against the other side of the shelf, so I was turned left from where I was hiding.
Lisa's POV "But did you have to force yourself on me?" I shudder and wrap my arms around myself. The way he kissed me reminded me of when I was a slave. Some of the guards would do the same thing, and their hands would roam all over my body. If I tried to fight them, they would threaten me that they would kill one of the few friends I had. I couldn't let an innocent person die because of me. I just couldn't. "Lisa, say something. Jonas places his hands on my arms. I instinctively throw my hands up, pushing him away from me. "Don't touch me, Jonas." "I'm sorry if I hurt you. I was only trying to save you from an ugly situation."
KLAUS' POV"You tend to worry a lot, brother. This is just like the time my mother was shot and the poison was spreading around her body. Our cousin is good at what she does.""I wish it was me on that bed instead of her."Kayden rubbed his jaw, thinking about what to say, "I don't think Tiffany would have wanted you to be shot. I'll be willing to bet that she would have said the same thing if she were in your shoes.""I think you might be right.""It's not written for you to die today. So, man up and start thinking straight. You're my Beta, and I need you at this critical time. We have rebels to tak
Lisa's POVI repeatedly played with my hair, wrapping and unwrapping it around my finger and running my hand through my hair as we drove into town. My anxiety was on a different level. Kayden had ordered the guards to make sure there was no surprise attack waiting for us. I lean my head against the window; the glass is cold. The darkness outside and the cold inside the car make me feel a sense of loneliness.There was every possibility of getting myself shot at. The three musketeers, as I've grown accustomed to calling them, seem to think that my uncle wouldn't shoot at me, but rather I would be kidnapped. If shots were fired, we could all end up dead. My uncle would be licking his lips at the chance to take out the top three men in the country at once. I me
Lisa's POVThe two men pull me forward. I dig my shoes into the ground and lean back, yanking my arms out of their fierce grip. I punched the man on my left-hand side in the face and landed a kick in his stomach. I moved back slowly and faced the other one. I shielded my face from his flurry of punches. He attempts to grab me, but I jump out of the way.I pulled out my gun and aimed at him before I could pull the trigger. He reacted faster and knocked it out of my hand. I saw an opening and kicked him in the groins while evading the first guy I attacked as he rose to his feet. I wasn't going down without a fight.The man with the glass book grabs holds of me and flings me a few feet away. Spots flash acro
Lisa's POVKayden knocks on my door, and I stand up from the bed, smoothing my dress as I walk towards the door to open it. The sight of him standing in the doorway steals my breath away. His hair is well styled tonight, and I've come to love the beard he's been growing. He could never shave that off. He's dressed in a black suit with a blue tie to match the color of his eyes.He bows slightly and holds out his hand, and I place mine in his. He pulls my hand towards his lips, pressing a kiss there. When he raises his head, his eyes are dark."I love you, Lisa Kane." He says, his voice low. "I don't think I'll ever stop loving you." He pulls me against him, his hand pressing into my lower back as he kisses me lightly on the forehead. I shudder from the tenderness of his actions.A smile makes its way to his lips as he pulls away. "What do you think about getting married to me tonight?""Your offer is very tempting, Kayden Blackwater." I rested my head against his chest. But you know, I
Kayden's POV"Do you think we did something wrong by trying to find a home, General Alex?" Hands handcuffed together to the metal table in front of her, Kira sits up, her eyes searching for Alex's face as she speaks in Greek.Alex leans against the wall of the interrogation room, his arms crossed on his chest. His face is drawn tight. There is no trace of his usual playful self. "Back in the days of old, when the Council took over the United States, It was decided that it would be the only home for people of our kind, so we could all live together under one government, and the moon god approved of it.The royal twins were present in the room, both silent with the same tense expression on their faces. Genevieve stands close to Antoine, translating every word spoken in Gregorian for them. Apart from Luke, she's the only person proficient enough in French in my order. Blake stands to the side, his eyes never leaving the prisoners, wary that they might have one last trick up their sleeve.
Kayden's POVA bullet whizzed past my head as my back slammed into the stones. That was close. I would have been a dead man by now.I let out a rough breath. "Thanks, man.""You owe me for this." Jonas smiled at me before turning his focus to the man who had pressed the trigger, charging toward him.The room itself is in chaos. The Epsilon soldiers and our wolves are mostly on one side of the room, while the other side is occupied by Kira's Colony. Kira, Isabel, and Annabelle are across the room. I couldn't let them escape.I fired a bullet into the head of the nearest demigod heading towards Kira, ducking and repeating the process as many times as I could. I turn back for a brief moment to see Lisa and my brother, who has shifted already, working together to repel the attacks of the demigods surrounding them. More soldiers rush into the room and a couple of them head my way. I fire both my guns at a couple of soldiers until my ammo is exhausted. Before I had the chance to reload, two
Lisa's POVKira appears in front of my cell, her face grim. She doesn't bother to shut the door. "Vadagasuli."She's alone, which is rather unusual.Where's Luke? I need to see him. " I demandShe pulls out a bunch of keys from her back pocket. "I do not care about him right now. You are my only concern."What is your grand plan? Are you here to kill me? ""Quite the opposite. I'm taking you somewhere else till this commotion settles. " She inserts the key into the lock and watches as the door swings open. I rush towards her and drive the dagger into her stomach. I know I didn't hit anything vital, but the satisfying feeling of the blade inside her is enough for me. She curses at me, her mouth pressed into a thin line as blood gushes from her body over my hand. She's about to raise her hand to strike me when she arches her back as someone stabs her from behind, Kayden's face appearing from behind her. His face was filled with anger as he retracted the blade and stabbed her again.Kayd
KLAUS' POV Genevieve walks alongside me as we leave the meeting room. Kayden is still in there talking with Alex and Jonas about the best approach to launching an attack on Kira, given how she's been expecting our arrival for days now. Genevieve pauses as we walk a considerable distance away from the door. "Be honest with me. Do you think Lisa is still alive? I wanted to ask you earlier, but I didn't want Kayden to listen in on our conversation. " I think so. If anything, I believe she would want to keep Lisa as a bargaining chip if things don't go as planned, or maybe she's saving her for something. " "You think she still has something important to do with her? Like saving her for some sort of grand finale? " I can't possibly say We'll find out tomorrow when we get to the cave. I just wish Kayden would take my advice and not go down with the soldiers. " You should know him by now. You can't change his mind when it's set. " I wanted to tell her I wasn't worried about his state o
Kayden's POVI'm a few blocks away from my destination. I had the car drop me halfway there. I needed the walk to clear my head and to say goodbye to the world before I went under to die. Ahead of me, an older couple stands on the sidewalk huddled together. The sight gives me mixed emotions. I wanted to have a life like this with Lisa, but at the same time, it seemed impossible. As I pass a group of teenagers, dancing with reckless abandon and enjoying every moment of life, I'm terrified about what fate holds for me, but despite that, I feared for Lisa more. Right now, she is more important than I am. As well as my cousin, Luke, it is my duty to protect them all, and that's what I'm going to do.My heartbeat quickens with every step that brings me closer to the cave. I don't know if it's out of fear or if it's the possibility of seeing Lisa again, even if it's for a moment to assure her that she would be safe now and also to apologize. For a long time, I let Lisa suffer the scorn of t
Lisa's POVIt's been a day since I had dinner with Kira. It didn't go as well as I planned, but stabbing her in the chest with my fork was the highlight of the whole event. The sad thing is that the fork didn't go as deep as I would have wanted it to. Luke has been counting from zero to a hundred for hours now. He says it helps him remain focused.The cell doors opened with a bang, jolting me out of my train of thoughts. Kira strolls in, flanked on either side by Isabel and Annabelle. None of them spares us a glance. A few seconds later, Jane is being shoved into the cell room. Two guards grip one of her arms each, and despite her best attempts at struggling, she's thrown into the cell across from mine. I didn't know how France would respond to this. Capturing the head of their Central Intelligence Unit is a big win for them.One of the guards walks towards the cell next to mine where a woman they have abducted is being held, hostage. The woman scrambles back, screaming as the guard r
KLAUS' POVTiffany twists the map in front of her, trying to get another view.They got through to Denver somehow. You can't just throw twenty years of friendship down the drain. " "Jonas he says, massaging his temple against what I'm sure is a headache. I can feel my head throbbing already."How about you, Blake? Have you found anything yet? " I ask."Demigods are symbolic creatures, but I've been staring at the maps for hours now and I can't find anything with any resemblance to any of their symbols." He points towards the maps he's been working on. I can see several dots and lines, but no tangible lead yet. "Nothing is coming up.""Keep trying." I feel we're close to solving this puzzle.The letter B. I looked up to see Stefan motioning towards the kitchen. I stand, leaving our work and heading to the kitchen.I don't know about you, but I'm suggesting that we keep the Prime Alpha occupied at all times. His voice is rather hushed. He knows Epsilon, the Gregorian alphabet, and the r
LISA'S POVKira's pale face and purple eyes smile at me when my blindfold is removed."Hello, Lisa. I've missed you." She says in a sing-song voice and it's almost as if I hear a multitude of people say my name in my head. I needed nobody to tell me that I'm in their headquarters. My mark itches slightly, my wrists still bound in handcuffs.Kira steps back and allows me to take in the view. I'm in a temple carved out of stone. It's terrifying and stunning as well. Great pillars were holding it erect. There are no windows and the place is rather cold. My pajamas would offer me no protection against the cold and it's not like I can ask Kira for some blankets. My mark continues to burn and I grit my teeth against the growing pain. I take another look around the place. How long have they been in France? Structures like this weren't built in a year or two. They have been planning their takeover right under all our noses