Lisa's POV
The next morning, instead of heading over to the dining room for breakfast, I head over to the patio where the Alphas of Moonstone, Nightwalker, Dark Moon, and Shadow packs, alongside Kayden, Klaus, and Jonas, are having breakfast. There were a few women around as well. I initially wanted to skip breakfast, but Jonas had forced me to join them. He had explained that the women were sisters to the Alphas of the Order. Seeing as it wasn't the dining room, there was no official arrangement for the seating order. Everyone sat how they wanted, and so Jonas saved me a spot next to where he sat.
I mumbled a few greetings as I made my way over to my seat, a soft breeze blowing through my hair. Autumn will be here soon. I was hoping the changing leaves would add to the glamour of the estate. I dig into my breakfast, taking sneaky glances at others. Genevieve was seated next to Klaus at one end of the table, listening to something one
Lisa's POVJonas guides us to the dance floor and wraps his hand around my waist. I place one of mine on his shoulder and he pulls me closer.I hope you brought your A-game. I'm not going to go easy on you. "That's correct. You said you're going to make this "challenging for me.""You got that right."The intro to the song begins softly.Jonas leans towards my ear. "Try not to lose your breath." He whispers.One, two, three, and four...The slow song transforms into a waltz. We glide across the floor in perfect rhythm, not missing a step. The violinists played fervently, increasing the tempo of the song, and we matched it without breaking a sweat.One spin and two. Everyone on the dance floor spins simultaneously as the song bounces off the sturdy walls of the ballroom. Three spins and then four... I keep my eyes trained on Jonas' face as my dress spins out around me. He's grinning at me f
Lisa's POVThat's a weird way to put it. I don't ever recall agreeing to dance with you. "Well, that's one of the perks of being a Beta; you don't need permission to want something."There are numerous girls here who would be willing to dance with you. Can't you manage to convince one of them instead of asking me?"He tilts his head to the side. "You're right about them wanting me but I've never danced with you before. And, if I remember correctly, you were discussing how good you were with my cousin." He grips my hand and squeezes it hard enough, I know he planned to hurt me and make me afraid but I wasn't going to have any of that."Let go of me."He smirks, pulling me closer to himself. For that matter, "I do not believe you have the right to tell me what to do or give me orders."Do you find it exciting to be rude to women? Do it fuel your ego to see fear?"His hand tightens over my wri
Lisa's POV"I have no idea why. I only just woke up myself." I reply."Oh, right. I suppose I should let you continue with whatever you were doing before I intruded. It was nice to meet you, Lisa. And, once again, I'm sorry for barging into you. "I waved off her apology. "You weren't looking, these things happen."Her phone beeps twice, signaling an incoming message. She tapped on the screen and frowned. That was my cue to excuse myself. Lisa, wait up! She practically yelled as she jogged to where I stood. My plans just got canceled and I have nothing else in mind. Do you mind if we spend the day together? "This promised to be interesting. Yes, yes. What do you have in mind? "As we walk down the hallway of the second floor, she asks if I was a part of the Council, and I tell her that I had the same relationship with the Council that she had with it. I was only a friend of someone in the Order.Would y
Lisa's POVEight hours later, I was seated next to Tiffany during dinner, but we weren't seated at the main table but one of the many others in the large dining room. The members of the old order take the seats of their sons as they didn't make it home in time for dinner. It felt weird and uncomfortable without the familiar faces I was used to. I felt like an outsider sitting at the same table as them. Jonas' mother ignores me at the table, and I'm grateful for that. Tiffany, on the other hand, seemed happy that I was seated next to her. Her smile seemed to say thank you. I don't think she would have managed alone amongst the first-class citizens of the country.Tiffany seemed like a good person, always happy and cheerful. She reminded me of my sister, who shared the same name as her. She would make a good friend. And by "good friend," I mean someone who wasn't using me to achieve a specific goal and wouldn't let me in on the plan that co
Lisa's POVAs I stared down the path of the maze, the hedges seemed to grow closer to each other with each passing second. My mouth had gone dry. I was in a very difficult position with no possibility of a rescue.Klaus, let us start over on a clean slate. Let us put aside our differences and make peace. There is no need for us to be constantly at odds.His hands tightened around my stomach, making me gasp for air. "That isn't going to happen in a millennium. This isn't a wolf and a lamb scenario. While I'm the wolf here, you're nothing but an insignificant weasel trying to seduce her way out of here. "Seduce you? Why would I ever think of doing that? I don't even find you attractive. "I don't have time for your lies. I said what I said. ""What do you want with me, Klaus?"He smiled. Now you've said it. I want to know... " He turned me to face him, and I brought my knee up between his legs, not bother
Lisa's POVThe surprise on his face lingered for a few seconds before his composure returned. He leaned back and took his hand away from my chin. “Who told you about that?"I refrain from saying anything. I didn't think it was a good idea to tell him about Tiffany. I would be a bad friend."I think I know who told you." He sighed. "Tiffany told me she spent a lot of time with you yesterday. She was the one who told you, wasn't it?"My neck suddenly grows warm. Tiffany told her boyfriend when we were together that she was hanging out with me. There was also the possibility that she told him last night when I hadn't come out of the maze and she got worried. I would prefer to go with that assumption rather than thinking Kayden was her boyfriend. I was starting to feel a little bit jealous. I mentally slapped myself and returned to the matter we were dealing with presently. Jonas may have very well killed Phoebe judging fr
Lisa's POVI decided not to press him any further. The last time we went down there, so many awful things happened. I don't think I want to experience such a thing again. ""The Senate house isn't on the bottom floor, so this time the pain from the burning would be very minimal and it should fade after the first few minutes. Trust me. "I'm still not sure that I should attend this kind of stuff; it's way above my pay."Deep down, do you want to come?""Yes, I do."So, what's stopping you from saying yes? Come on. It would help take your mind off a lot of things. "What if I don't want my mind to be taken off of what Jonas did to Phoebe? "He places his hand on my bare thigh, where my nightgown had left me exposed. Tingles spread throughout my skin underneath his hand."This is my order's first senate meeting as a whole. Everyone will be present today. Some flew back in last night, while the
Lisa's POV Stepping into the Senate room totally freaks me out. That was the best way to describe how I felt about it. The Order sat on thrones made out of skulls, while the Prime Alpha's was made out of gold. They all wore black suits with black ties to match. In front of the thrones were boxes occupied by several of the estate's women, including Genevieve, who sat in the box closest to the thrones. We wore long black dresses, similar to what you would be expected to wear at a cocktail party. Kayden had gotten the dress for me after we showered at a hotel to rinse the chocolate off our bodies. My hair still smelt of chocolate. Kayden said he loved it. He acted like a weirdo at times, but not that I was complaining. The room is dimly lit for reasons no one cared to explain to me. I hated the dark, and I was sure I would have a couple of restless nights after this whole experience. While the women are forbidden to vote, a job t
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