Chapter Fifteen

“And here comes her highness.” I heard Elias say immediately I walked into the hideout.

I chuckled, nervously and said,

“I was packed up on homework and I forgot about the time. I'm sorry.”

“Really? Homework took your time?” Dean asked.

“Yes. There's this school project that I am working on. It needs an extra per of eyes and so, I have to be extra careful with it.” I said.

“If that extra per of eyes is still needed, don't forget to call me. I'll be available anytime.” he said.

       I rolled my eyes at him and said,

“Yeah, yeah. I'll let you know.”

“Lea...” Elias called me.

      I turned towards him and said,

“Yes, boss.”

“You talk a lot.” he said suddenly.

      Everyone, including me, stared at him. It was an out of topic thing to say and I didn't know how to reply to him.

“Eh, thank you.” I said.

“Are you working with your twin?” he asked.

      My breath caught in my throat and I struggled to swallow the saliva filling up in my mouth. 

“You have a twin?” Jacob asked.

“And you never told us?” Savannah asked.

        Neither of the couples were making out today of all days. They were suited to go on their various missions but all of them were staring at me as if to gauge my reaction to the accusation. I succeeded in swallowing my last saliva with Elias staring at me and saying,

“I mean... I don't...”

       But Elias interrupted me,

“She's pretending to have a twin at school. Everyone at her school thinks that she has a twin.”

“Damn. That's messed up.” Sarina replied.

“That's really... I don't know a word for that.” Ellie said.

“Why are you doing that, Lea?” Savannah asked.

“To keep my identity a secret. I didn't think that I had to tell you, Savannah. I'm sorry.” I said.

“Are you sure she's not hiding anything else from us.” Sarina asked.

“I'm not and even if I am, it's my secret to keep.” I said.

“Some friend you are.” Savannah said.

       She took her sword and left the room. Ellie stared at me for a moment before he followed his mate. 

“You just destroyed your friendship, Lea. You've got to go apologize.” Jacob said.

“Like seriously, Miss. Strong should suck it in and go suck her mate's lips.” Sarina said.

“Sarina!” Jacob exclaimed.

“Oh, come on. She's pretending like she treasures some non-existent friendship while she's been sucking Ellie the whole time. When Lea was in that situation concerning killing the prince, she didn't do anything. All she could say was that...”

       She lowered her voice, trying to mimic Savannah's low masculine voice,

“...‘Lea's just being stupid.’ And now, you are expecting her to do what, save some stupid friendship? I plead the fifth.”

      After that, no one said anything for a while. I looked at Elias. He's the one that dropped the bombshell and yet, he just stood there, leaning on the wall with his hands in his pockets, whistling. If I could, I would kick his ass but I can't. I'm not sure if I can beat him to a pulp the way I wanted. I need to resume training if I should be able to leave the organization on my two feet and still save the prince.

“What are you staring at?” the he-devil asked.

“I want to know why you asked me that.” I said.

“When you came in here, I caught a scent from you other than your own. It smelt like a dragon's. I guess that's why the boss thought that you might have being with someone.” Dean said.

       Then, it hit me. I forgot to erase Alee's scent from me. I usually do that before I go to work but with everything that has happened, I forgot about it. A walk through my neighborhood would have cleaned every last scent remaining but I didn't take a walk. Instead, I used magic because I was late.

“Oh, I met a homeless boy in the alley before I came in. He wanted money but I couldn't give him any.” I said.

“Alley?” Elias echoed.

“Yes, alley. I didn't go through there but I did pass it on my way here.” I said.

“The dragon scent must have been from me.” I continued.

“Oh, my mistake.” Dean said before he turned back to his computer.

“Well, if you two blend in very well, it doesn't matter anyway.” Elias said before he turned and left the room.

       I stayed quiet as Sarina and Jacob left to the take-off room. After a moment, Dean said,

“Kid, I won't say this twice. Anytime he's suspicious, he goes all out with his investigations. So, if you do have a twin, I would advise him or her to keep a low profile.”

        I didn't say anything to him. Instead, I walked into the suit-room and sat on the floor. I have to pretend like I can keep this job and also plan a way I could leave, protect my sister and the prince and still keep a low profile. How did my life turnaround to be like this?

       The next day, Alee's pack members came to the neighborhood in a car, blasting loud music and being extra loud too. One of the girls called her and told her to climb in but she refused them. They weren't the only ones that were surprised. I thought that she had intended to stick with them until she could tell them what really happened.

“Why?” one of them whined.

“My sister would be lonely. I want to accompany her today. Maybe, tomorrow.” she said.

“But she might do something to you if we don't keep an eye on you.” one of them said.

“I can handle myself. Your Luna is stronger than she looks.” she said.

“Bye! See you at school.” 

        Some of them were struggling to wave at her while pushing at each other and others were screaming their goodbyes at her.

“I don't know what to describe that over enthusiasm.” I said.

“I don't think they really love me like that.” she said.

“What do you mean?” I asked her.

“Yesterday, they were talking about the history between dragons and werewolves. The werewolves think that they whipped out the dragons to extinction. I asked them if they were to have a dragon as their mate, would they accept them.”

“And what was their response?” I asked.

“Neither of them said that they would. The majority said that they would not only reject them, they would also kill them. That way, dragons will be extinct forever.” she said.

“Even Mason?” I asked her.

“Mason knows that I am a dragon thanks to someone.”

“I'm sorry. At the time, I couldn't help myself.” I said.

“It's okay. So, let's get going.” she said.

“Is that why you didn't follow them?” I asked.

“No. You don't remember? Amelia wants to meet you.”

“No way.” I said.

“I know how you love school so much. I promise, after this, we are going back to school.” she said.

“Really? That's so sweet but where in this neighborhood can one turn into a dragon without alerting the human authorities?” I asked.

“Magic, stupid. I saw what you did when you fought with Mason. You can do it here too while I turn into my dragon. You are gonna love her.” she said.

        And I did. She's red like my not so dragon form but it had green eyes. Her wings were huge and she's taller than the tallest building in the neighborhood which is a four storey apartment building downtown. She lowered her head to my arms and gently shoved her head in my face. I touched her fine red scales and I think she purred. I smiled and said,

“You are beautiful.”

       She purred again before she turned back to Alee. Alee wore her clothes and said,

“See. Easy as pie.”

“Do you sense any other specie inside you like dad's gene?” I said.

“Not really. I can feel my dragon but I don't feel a wolf.” she said.

“Oh. Neither of us took dad's gene.” I said.

“It's quiet unfortunate but look at the bright side. Our children will inherit werewolf genes.” she said.

“If dad's gene is the dominant one. At this rate, we would resemble mum and forget dad totally. He was a true alpha, you know.” I said.

“And so is my mate. Don't worry too much. We should worry about getting to school because we've missed first period.”

“Oh mighty goddess!” I shouted.

        I held her and together we teleported to school. Before we separated, Alee said,

“I think I have witch blood running inside me too but it's very minute compared to yours.”

“You should tell me more about that later.” I said.

       With that, we went our separate ways. During lunch, Alee sat with me and in my surprise state, I asked her if she was out of her mind.

“No, I'm sane.”

“Then, why?” I asked.

“I want to stand by my sister even if I haven't told them exactly what happened.” she said.

        Mason sat beside her with his tray and I felt so uncomfortable. His face was expressionless when he sat beside Alee and mumbled his greetings. I nodded my head at him but then, I decided to liven things up.

“Alpha Mason, aren't you too old to be going to school?” I asked.

“Yes.” he said.

       For a moment, my eyebrows shot up and I wondered how old this guy is.

“I only come for my mate. I'm not interested in school. I didn't finish either but am good at what I do.” he said.

         I smiled uneasily at him and glanced at Alee. She was staring at Mason with adoration in her eyes. I glanced back at Mason and he had his eyes on her too. I signed harshly within myself and thought,

Do I have to endure this? 

        Strangely enough, their behavior reminds me of the prince and whenever I do, I hate it because I usually feel heartbreak, bitterness, fear, happiness and excitement mixed together.

        My feelings are complicated and I would rather not relive it each day I sit with these two lovers. Looking at them though, I thought about my sister's decision and her mate's. They chose to stand with me against their own pack members, especially Mason.

        I never really liked him but if he's able to accept Alee and still stand by her through thick and thin, who am I to desert her over stupid complicated feelings. I would have to suck it up and stand with them.