In & Between.

It was a beautiful sunny day in Ireland. I wished my parents were here visiting me for their vacation this moment. Though the sun is bright, the warmth is temperamental that there's a slight humidity giving a fresh air smell. I just love days like this.

Walking down the street locking my rented room, I can see the busy street of the city. Cars and buses. Pubs, musics, retail stores, and the people. I smiled. Its gonna be a great day!

"Lexis!" I heard Troy's voice from the walkway pavement. He was driving his car. He slowed down and made a hand movement of asking me to hope on.

That's my buddy. My best friend. Troy Barrons.

"Mornin! Stop by Anne's. I need my coffee," I told him as I settled down on the passengers seat next to him.

"Alright," He drove me to the coffee shop.

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Class was boring today because it was not Mrs. Jain teaching my favourite philosophy class, it was her replacement. And i'm wasting my 2 hours dosing off.

I took out my phone and texted Troy. 'I wanna have Subway. You?'

And the reply came immediately. That guy. Does he even concentrate in his classes? But a smile creeps on my face.

'On! See ya there XOXO'

Hitting the home button, I was back to dosing till the end of my two hours.

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"Hahahahahaha" Laughter erupted among our group of friends.

Troy and I ended sitting among our general cliques of friends when we saw them at Subways too.

"Troy, man up!" Celina was teasing him.

Troy was drooling over a way muscle-y athletic guy who passed by us to the counter.

"What, shuddap Celina," Then he went back to looking at him.

I rolled my eyes, nudged him to get his attention and raised one of my eyebrow.

Our silent eye conversation goes, "What happened to courting Cassian?"

His was, "He's avoiding me," and I went, "Ah?" Troy just shrugged and went back to eating.

I will have to talk to him privately then. Troy's not open with his sexual orientation that much but I know he's been trying to get Cassian his attention who is also another one of his type. A homosexual.

Troy confessed to me he likes a guy from his department weeks ago and I was so surprised that he was finally hitting home run to chase after someone openly.

After our lunch break, the guys receded leaving me and Troy walking back to campus.

"Anything you not telling me?" I chimed.

He must have expected me asking him that because he sighed.

"No idea Lex. He rarely comes for classes too. I contacted him but it went up to voice mails and I'm worried about him. He told me his dad was against him, Lex,"

Cassian was giving signs of accepting Troy because they've been out many times and Troy always comes back texting me about his date. He's thrilled to be courting someone for the first time and he rambles about it.

Now I'm worried too.

"Its alright. Maybe give him some time to come out of it. He can't avoid classes for long Troy. He will be back," I linked his arm with mine and strode up pulling him out of his gloominess. Something about that gloomy face makes me feels weird. Not liking it.

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Bad dream. Breathing hard and shallowly I woke up. Bad dream. Just bad dream I told myself.

I slide my phone up and saw missed calls. WAIT. WHAT TIME IS IT?! OH SHIT. I'M LATE FOR THE PARTY. SHIT.

I called back to the missed call and started scrambling to my feet to get ready. "TROY! I OVERSLEPT!"

"Get your damn ass here as soon as you can then," I heard music in the background of his phone.

"Got it, see ya,"

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"Hey Alexis, thank you for coming darling, come on in," Troy's mum was already greeting me from her door. I hugged and kissed her cheeks. Bringing a red wine bottle I got for their anniversary.

"Oh dear, you dont have to do that," She frown, concern on the money I spent on them. They have always been really nice. Almost always reminds me of my parents over the sea.

"Hey babe," Troy came walking up behind his mum and hugging me then all the sudden he stilled.

I looked up from his chest to see his face. Questioning with my eyes.

He was looking straight ahead outside the door. Turning, I saw Cassian standing at the pavement, looking nervous. I heard Troy whisper, "He came," and saw the light in his eyes brightening.

"Go," I pushed him towards the door. Happy to see them finally getting together. Relieved somehow.

Standing at the door sill. I look at Troy pacing towards Cassian. They both look a little awkward standing looking at each other but Cassian made his move.

He close the gap between Troy and him. Troy's body was flexing at the distance. Cassian moved his his hand to Troy's cheeks. "I'm sorry Troy. I took a long time."

I could feel the relief passing by Troy and it went through me too. I smiled and went back inside to give them their privacy.

Later on Troy brought Cassian in and he introduced Cassian to his parents. I stood waiting.

"This is Alexis, my best friend and Lex, this is Cassian," He beamed, Cassian seems to be shying.

"Man up Cassian, you will get a lot of bullying around," I was really happy for them. "Champagne for the new couple?" I teased and Troy hit me on my head. I burst out laughing and dragging them to the serving table.

Soon after that day, little did I know things were taking its avalanche of emotions.

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Trampolines was placed in the middle of the backyard and people were occupying it. Soon, I was joining Troy and his brothers. He pulled me in while still jumping and I whooped. Cassian was standing and watching us smiling. More like smiling at Troy.

Then I looked at Troy. Things took it turn. A stupid thought of kissing those lips came to me. Horrified with myself I tried to banish it but it came back. This time, touching his birthmark on his cheeks. Then kissing his closed eyes. Then hugging him with my head on the gap of his should and neck. Horrified and panic flushed over me. My knees buckled and  I fell.

"Lex, you okay?" Troy was still jumping and came closer holding his hand out.

"I'm fine. I think I'm getting jumping sickness," Lied. I quickly exit the trampoline and walked back into the house needing water.

What the heck is wrong with you Alexis? He's your friend and he has a boyfriend! Burn your brain! No. No. I'm just getting paranoid that he's taken that's all. Banish that thought! He doesn't like girls for heaven's sake Alexis.

Needing a better space, I left without telling him.

Troy texted me the moment he realised I left without telling him. I told him I didn't want to interrupt anything so I went off. He replied saying, okay, see ya at campus then, XOXO. I didnt reply.

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Next day, I was walking towards my class when I saw two familiar figure walking. Troy and Cassian. I smiled. When Troy saw me, he came over in one stride of his long legs. "Alexis! You have explanation to give young lady! You left the party early! What was that?" Troy exclaimed. Usual Troy and whenever there's a party at his place. I stay over till the next day.

"I wasn't feeling well Troyyyyy. Hey Cassian!" I waved.

"Hey," He smiled. Looking at Cassian and Troy together. Being comfortable, hits something in my chest and stomach again. Am I going to puke? No that's not the puking sensation. Damn it Alexis!

No. Walk away. I did. I turned and without glancing I told them, "I need to use the toilet. See you guys around,"

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'Lex? Something wrong?' - Troy.

'Lex, we are at Subs, come join for lunch,' - Troy.

Missed call.

'Lexis! Answer your damn phone. Where are you? Left?' - Troy.

Missed calls. 3.

'Alexis! At least tell me if you are back home. WTH is wrong with you?!' - Troy.

'Alexis, you sick? Are you in campus? I'll come see you tomorrow.' - Troy.

'F*ck, Lex. Stop making me worry about you. Cassian is worried too you know,' - Troy

His anger is not being contained from each message. I am avoiding him after all. Its been 4 days. I didnt attend any classes nor did I move out of my room.

I need to think about this stupid feeling twice.

Then I heard a bang and a shout outside my door. Must be him. Who else bangs instead of ringing the bell? Troy.

"I know you are in there Lex, open the door," He was calm. Can I not open the door? Should I? What will I do?

Again, "Lexis, open the damn door before I break it!" He is angry. Does he think its his fault?

I opened and my control gave away the second I saw his face. Looking flabbergasted, Troy was red and furious written all over his face.

I stared at him quiet and not sure what to do.

"What the heck Lex," He started to come in but I stopped him. He stared now. "Lex, what's wrong? This is not you. Anything you are not telling me?" He asked, eyes roaming over my face for answers.

"Troy, I'm leaving Ireland in a month time. After our grad," I told him. Looking at him.

He look confused.

"Go back Troy. I'll be fine soon.  I need some time alone,"

"You are upset for this? You are avoiding me for this? Because you are going to leave? It does not make any sense Lex," He totally can see through me.

Like that's easy.

"I'll see you tomorrow Troy. I promise," He nod and left.

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I didnt go to campus the next day. I broke my promise and I was getting drunk in some random pub away from my room.

Missed calls again.

Walking back to my room, it was pass 12.00 am and the street was still brightly lit with people walking.

Taking my turn down to my street, I saw Troy standing, slanting on his car, waiting. I'm still in my sense though I'm sober.

I walked passed him. Hoping he didnt realise it was me. But I was held down by an arm. Turning me around. I saw Troy's frowning face.

"Alexis,"

"Troy," I replied.

"Confess to me what is going on now," He sound so serious that I wanted to kiss that lips of his.

I pushed him away, staggering a little from the sudden push. I pace a few feet behind but he stood at his spot.

Still looking at him. I know he know's I'm avoiding him. He knows it got something to do with him and only him.

"I'm in trouble Troy. So much trouble," I said. Slowly picking my words. His facial expression changed to worry. "I can't do this. I should not do this. That's what makes sense. But I am not making any sense. I am horrified Troy. Horrified,"

"Alexis-" I stopped him from talking by putting my hand out.

"I have feelings for you," I said it. There. Standing there like a stupid pathetic fool staring at him. I just ruined our friendship. I ruined it. But he was still standing there processing it. How naive.

"Alexis, what? I-"

"You did not do anything. Its me. Its my stupid feeling. I'm sorry.Troy, I need this distance. Leave me alone for a while while I fix myself,"

"Can I really get my friend back?" Something about his question broke me. Deep. I could almost hear the crack in my heart. Can he?

I gave me a smile. "I'll try,"

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Well life sucks. Why now, Alexis? Why when you are going to graduate and move on to a different place and go on with life does your stupid heart has to play with you?

I went back for classes. Didn't want to bunk it anymore. I missed few deadlines for assignments submissions as well. Sigh.

Its been two weeks. I didn't see Troy or Cassian. No text messages. I can feel the stupid hole in my stupid heart. How could I fall for him? Why? I have been liking him since our first day but it was not like this. Troy was my best friend. Grateful I am to have him by my side when I first came to this country.

I groaned on my bed. I need to do something. I need to get out.

Pub it is. Getting drunk. Like that can ever erase him away.

But I still went. "Give me one of the top whisky," I ordered. Yes, I'm going to puke out everything in this body.

The beat was nice and I began bobbing my head. Its getting to me. The music. I took my whiskey shot and walked to the crowd and started dancing. For that moment I did forget about him. Nothing was important that dancing to the beat and screaming. It was loud enough that no one can here you scream. I made it through around an hour when I spotted Troy there with Cassian both staring at me.

Abruptly stopping. I turn to get another shot in case I was daydreaming.

"One of the same the young lady is drinking," He ordered. So he did came over. Cassian was standing next to him looking slightly worried. So he does know then. Still ignoring, I was swirling my drink. Thinking but not thinking.

"Alexis," He was cautious. I turned to him, looking at them both. Both their fingers intertwined. How absurdly can I be daydreaming.

"You won't get her back. Not for now," I said tentatively. It was getting packed and I needed air. More like I need air away from Troy, real or not.

After about 30 minutes, walking randomly around the street. I decided to give in and go back to my room.

And there he was again. My drunk state must have been imagining him again. I walked slowly. Hearing me approach. I didnt stop at him I walked pass to my building, walking up the stairs, he was following me quietly. Up till my room door. I put the key in and he was still there, not talking. I turned. Nope he's real.

I stifled my movement not to touch him.

"Lex," His voice was soft and sad. I want to kiss away that latter part of him. His blue eyes was piercingly bright under the dim hallway light. I can keep staring at that eyes for hours for sure.

"You will never get her back," I repeated like a broken record. I am.

"Lex, try. Please. I need you Lex. It feels so weird not having you around. Even with Cassian. You are my friend Lex. Try something. I-,I know I'm being selfish. I know this must be killing you. I know how it feels,"

It feels like my throat have been clogged by a stone. I cant swallow and I cant talk. For a good 2 minute we were looking at each other. My hand moved before my brain even processed that it was moving. It touched his left cheek that has his birthmark. Troy stiffen under my touch. He was radiating too much heat in my touch but he did not move away. I didnt look into his eyes. I was looking at my hands touching his cheeks. I smiled.

As if I came out of trance, I immediately removed my hand and turn to unlock my door and stumbling with my keys. Drunk. I'm drunk. It would have taken one swift move to kiss him.

"Do it," He said.

What is he talking about was what I was thinking when realization hits me. He is asking me to kiss him. Blood drained from my face. This is wrong, my brain says.

"Do it Alexis. Kiss me,"

Later tonight I will regret every single inch of myself for doing this but damn the consequences.

I turned and kissed him. I know its mostly my drunk self that was overtaking me but I do know what I'm doing and I'm blaming my drunk state for now.

Troy was frozen in place for few second but he started to give in. I didnt want to think of anything. So I kissed him. Eyes closed, hands at the back of neck. Tears sprang out of my eyes. Our breath mingling when we stopped. Still holding each other. Head and nose touching. I didn't dare to open my eyes. Regret taking over me right this moment.

I let him go and with swift movements, I unlocked my door and shut it hard. Leaving him behind the door without a word.

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Coffee

Winged.

"Its safe here for the time being. The place is warded with protection spells. Only people I allow to come in can walk through it," he told her while standing near the entrance of the so called hut. From the outside, its just made of up bricks and nestled with roofs made up of dry leaves, but Selena knows it does more of its magic inside.

As plain as the hut looks from the outside, the inside was a house where a comfortable house would look like. Everything was in place. A room, a kitchen, a living area and a bathroom covering every corner. It looks like a place taken care by a mother of the family. Who's house is this? Or is it was Selena wondered.

He stood strangely awkward thinking what else it is that should be advised to Selena before leaving her here for the time being. Selena stood staring around gaping.

She was brought here not willingly. No one wanted her in the village of hers. It was all it took for an Highlander to offer himself to bring her over. Who is he? All he said after offering up to take her was, well nothing. He helped her up on his horse and slide behind her and Selena still processing what was happening around her.

Highlanders are mythical creatures according to humans. They possess magic no one could. They partly are shape shifters. Depends on their level of royalty, a full royal Highlander could transform to a full shape shifter. No one disagrees with an Highlander, that was the unspoken rule.

He had wings. Black. Feathers. She had never seen one so beautiful covering the back of a person. His was flowing with royalty but is he one? It was almost the height of him and width twice of his muscularly lean body.

"I have two of my personal Rimwicks attending to you if you need them," He snapped his finger and two floating creatures came in view in front of her that she jerked and backed off hitting a wall behind.

Rimwicks are personal attendees of the Highlanders. They look like floating version of mini gargoyles.

Selena was now terrified of having them around her. Her wide eyes must have been read by him that he added, "They wont come to life unless you summon them to," and that made the two floating Rimwicks to turn to stone and was now on the mantel of the fireplace. Great now two pair of eyes will be watching her movement?

"Thank you," Selena was sincerely thankful but it came out hastily due to her nervousness.

He simply nodded and disappeared. Damn that tricks always gives her chills. Highlanders can teleport. Appearing here and there wherever they wish they want to.

Now she was all alone. Afternoon sun was blazing through but she was bone tired to move around. She move to the couch and slide down warily. Strangely comfortable.

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She must have slept. Because when she opened her eyes, it was night time and someone was cooking someone. She smelled food the moment her sense came and dawned on her that someone was in the house besides her! She stood in a motion too fast for her to conjure that, she black out for few second standing and she saw black wings in the kitchen. Her heart beating wild. The guy is has not to her his name is cooking?

She stalked slowly towards the open entrance. He must have heard her gasping in surprise because he turned to give a glance over his shoulder and continued his cook work.

I saw plates arranged for two and my stomach grumbled.

As if on cue, he turned and place two big bowls of soup filled with scrumptious delicacy that she rarely got to eat at her village.

He motioned her to take a place as he did on her opposite. They had a silent dinner.

But Selena couldn't take the silent treatment. "Name?" She asked while looking at him.

Something flickered in his eyes but he answered, "Lorean Canally."

"Selena Lane,"

Then it went still. He must have realised the awkwardness because he stood and went to clean up his plate, walked over to the room next to the living hall.

Is he going to sleep here? If so where does Selena sleeps she wondered and shivered.

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Its been a week of stay. Selena cooks dinner now because Lorean was rarely in the hut nowadays. No, much to Selena's worry, he does not sleep in the hut, he does not stay overnight. Once a while he comes over then greets, "Lady Selena." She got used to him calling her that since the introduction.

But all she does to get his attention was to clear her throat and speak by not addressing his name. Somehow it feels weird for her to call him Lor, or Lorean. What should she address him? But he seems to not care.

When she cooks, she always cooks for him too, in case he comes and always leave his dish on the table. Surprisingly, the bowl is always empty the next morning. Does he sneak in at night while I sleep? But she knows its him.


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"I want to walk outside," She told him one day when he came over. She was getting frantic being closed with no visitation for her to talk to someone and she badly wanted to walk out and look at something but much to her eagerness, she dont dare till she gets permission.

"You may," Was all he said and disappeared leaving a note on the coffee table in front of the couch.

'Silver satin with heels of your choosing.
20:00 hours.Tonight'

The note said.

Ah? He wants me to dress up?

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Someone came along with Lorean when she was getting ready. A girl. She looks the same age of hers and friendly too.

When Lorean teleported with her together, she straight came to Selena and greeted.

"My greetings Lady Lane. Oh what a gorgeous outfit you wear but let me take over the beautification," She displays too much formality it edges Selena on speaking because she wasnt sure it would come out formally.

But she thank her.

The girl told her to call her Lady Kestrel.

"There, there. All dolled up for the ceremony," Lady Kestrel exclaimed.

Selena was shaken to see herself in the mirror. That was not the person she knows that looks back at her through the reflection but it was her.

Did she used magic? Was that what she meant by beautification? But no, she used sets of colored powdered and lipsticks that she knows only Highlanders can afford. Probably its mixed with magic. All Highlanders are beautiful, even the males.

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Selena was then accompanied by Lady Kestrel in a carriage.

They pass through the road of forestry and now pacing through a city hall heading towards the Highlander's Palace. Is there an event today? Where is Lorean Canally? He is not joining them?

Selena started fidgeting. Can someone like her visit a palace of an Highlander? Wouldn't people recognise her? Oh no. She was shaking now.

"I have woven you with my magic to keep to constraint among the plain view of the Highlanders. Do not worry of being identified," Lady Kestrel said as though she read her mind.

I knew it, Selena thought. Magic indeed she did.

When she walked through the entrance to the event hall, a cold chill ran down her spine. Dejavu.

She feels familiarity but Selena could swear she has never been in here in the 24 years of life. Or did she?

Lady Kestrel was hand in hand with her and she directed them both among the crowds. There were foods everywhere and Selena started drooling at them.

"The days is yours, Lady Lane. Enjoy the food. I advise you eat them before your appetites goes away," She grinned. Oh?

When Selena started moving towards them to get hold of a muffin she saw, she heard loud horn. Announcement. She knew it. Royalties coming in. She quickly twirled and moved away to hide among crowds. Lady Kestrel was having conversation with someone few feet from her.

Somehow being an average height gave her an advantage to see the Royalties from behind the crowd. When the wide wooden door she came through opened again, in came in few white coat dressed chiseled men with wings.  Each men with wings of different stealth and size.

Selena marveled at their dressing and the features. Royal Highlanders making an entrance.

Then followed by women, old and young. But unlike their male counterpart, the women had hidden their wings. Somehow making them invisible. Retracted.

And now Selena understood while Lady Kestrel told her about eating the food before her appetite goes off.

Walking in, in the last person of the Royal Highlander was Lorean Canally. Prince of Highlander. His wings were smooth black silk features. It gave her goosebumps.

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Coffee

The Black Ops.

"June, get Allison here by dawn. I have a job for you guys," Kai came trudging in with his mission suit. Sheathed sword and daggers around his hips. I bet there are blades and knives hidden in those armor of his.

"What?" I said nonchalantly looking up from my book.

"It's an important job June. I need a proper crew to attempt it," He stepped into the study room and unbuckled his armor.

"You are not stepping inside the study with those filthy boots Kai," I told him, going back to my book.

He heaved an exasperated sigh and stop midway.

"By dawn," He repeated it to me and took off.

Leader of the Black Operations, that's him alright. Always so secretive, moody, arrogant, mysterious, trusts no one and the most perceptible person to the King to assign him of to most of the mission. Even if its not any Black Op missions.

I flipped my book and stood to find Allison.

Allison, member of Kai's Black Op crew. Personally selected by King Tibe to be placed into Kai's crew. Allison is a shooter. She shoots everything and when I mean everything means its literally everything she sees and hates. Shooting a tree branches for apples was the most ridiculous thing she does and she puts it by saying, 'its efficient'. Allison can be compared to Kai for his skills in swords and blades while Allison does with her shootings. She never miss her bullets. Not that I have seen of.

I walk pass the Great Room where mission meetings are usually conducted and to the dormitory area.

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"Oh great the wraith is in this also?" Jesper's grunting was heard even before we opened the door to the Great Room.

"What's the problem with me hanging around Jes? Scared you will pee in you pantsy when you don't see me coming?" I answered.

And yes, that's my so call nickname among the gang or maybe not really among the gang. Wraith, the shadow girl or spy. I am made to me one. Trained.

My walks are ghost-like, cat-like that no one see me coming behind them for stabbings. And most certainly serves as a good spy with my jumping skills. Not that I am proud of it. I am not a shooter or a sword wielder though I am fairly good enough to defend myself. But my game-point would be my spy skills. I get information for my crew. From every hook and crook. Getting into dangerous place, prisons, palace, most guarded place and no one notices.

With all our bickering, we are most certainly a team and lead my Kai. Whom most certainly trust us with out skills.

Jesper is smart ass in our crew. He is the strategist. He can come up with something so useful even in our death bed. He analyses most of the information I give to Kai and comes with ideas and schemes.

"Just dont kill each other alright," Allison said when we took our seat.

Kai seems to be into a piece of paper and next to it looks like a map.  

"Kent is not joining?" Jesper ask seeing the missing member in the group.

Kai seem to be picking out only us and its not usual to leave Kent out. We most certainly need Kent in most of our missions. Jesper's question seems to bring Allison and me to it too. Why isn't Kent in?

But judging my Kai's dim quietness I guess he thought about it too before only choosing us.

I raised an eyebrow at Kai's stare but he just look away.

"We are breaking into the Calore Court to steal the most forbidden book to ever exist on earth," Was all Kai had to say to make all three of us to snap our head towards Kai and make us gap at him.

Everyone of us looking at him for some elaboration.

"The Book of Dark Theory," Was the answer that came out of my mouth. I know a lot about books because I spend most of my time in the study. A place for my solace when I'm not doing my missions.

"Yes, and this is not any missions assigned by the governors or senators. This was direct order of King Tibe himself. Its not a mission but a job for us," Kai stood almost like a mass of muscles.

"He wants us to get ourselves killed?" Allison for all her confidence seems to falter.

"Not certainly,"

"Why can't he just ask the Calore Court king himself nicely and get over with it? I mean they are both certainly are on good terms. Our court help's them most of the time and vice versa but its a unspoken rule not to steal anything from our allies. If anything, its the forbidden book! Not some jewels!" Jesper was fidgeting.

I am not sure if my brain is processing this. Getting into the Calore Court means meeting Jaden. My brother and its my childhood. A place I grew up and now I'm supposed to go there to steal some book while talking nicely to my friends?

"We are given two weeks. Today is just to tell you guys about it. I'll give you guys the details tomorrow night. Jesper, I want the layout of the court with security details when we meet up. June, Im sure you know how the book looks like, so you will be retrieving it and with your history with the Calore Court, Jesper would be needing your help,"

I was just gaping at Kai.

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I was waiting for him at the stairs.

"You need to replenish yourself before we head north," Kai said when he saw me waiting for him.

I stood up and straighten myself.

"Kai-"

"We need some stuffs. Help me with the blade sharpening and get all of us some linens and coats. I don't want us to go numb before we even reach the court," He walked into his room and I followed.

His room has an extra office table with lots of files. Papers here and there. A single bed at one corner and an attached bathroom. Its appreciably comfortable for a Black Op leader. I have been into his room countless time to pass him his blades and swords whenever I'm done sizing it up and sharpening it. Its a habit I took ever since I came in here to do that and I can't seem to understand why and without realising Kai gives his swords and blades almost every time when he comes back from missions.

He dumps me his sheathed sword and blades on my hand and move to remove his tunic.

Doesn't he realise I'm standing right in front of him? My muscle twitch at the sight of his upper body. I tried my best to keep myself busy looking at the papers on his table but I guess I failed to control it when it lingered back to him. He has a tattoo. One on his left chest and one on his upper left arm. A dragon and lynx. Both dangerous animals. Almost like him.

"Why isn't Kent in this?"

"He can't"

"Why? An order? You are hiding something Kai and don't you ask me to stop reading you. I know that look of yours," I said immediately.

Kai quietly drape a white shirt over him and walked to the table.

"Get me all this by tomorrow morning. I need to recheck the inventive before the meeting,"

Almost instantly my anger boiled.

"I'm not your slave to run your errands,"

"Well you certainly are under my command June, remember that," He cut me off with an equal voice.

"You know breaking into the Calore court would do me a lot more harm than to others," I have no idea why my throat started clogging.

"You are a spy. I need you to be on your wit and quit faltering with the past,"

"Sometimes I wonder if you even have a heart with that arrogance of yours," I clenched my teeth not to spit anything more worse and walked off.