JONAS' POV I make my way through the maze, debating how to start a conversation with her. What do I even say? Should I apologize for hurting her feelings again? I was starting to realize that I didn't handle the situation in the right manner. I could have told her the demigods were arriving and what she had to say could wait. But I didn't think there would be enough then. Looking back at it, the time I said those harsh words to her would have been enough. I didn't know if she could look me in the eye anymore.I hear two voices speaking and I follow them. My steps take me towards the courtyard in the middle of the maze."I think I have fallen in love with you, Lisa Kane."I freeze immediately, right before I can make the turn leading into the courtyard. I couldn't believe what I had just heard, and I could recognize Kayden's voice anywhere."Do you mean that?"I hear Lisa's trembling voice, conf

JONAS' POV Whenever Lisa and I would ride in the car and she wouldn't speak to me, I always found it uncomfortable. So I wasn't particularly pleased about riding in a silent car with my cousin's ex-girlfriend as we approached our destination. I left my phone in the garage back at the estate. I'm sure it's been ringing without stopping. I hadn't thought of taking my safety with me, so the only money I had with me was the emergency cash kept in the compartment of every car back at the estate in case of dire situations. It's a very large amount that should last for a long time, so I was fairly okay with it.Cinderville's buildings were mostly made out of brick. Only a few people were walking down the street as the sun was beginning to rise. There was no standout building that could pass for the headquarters, so I was confused as to where it might be, and Tiffany still kept her mouth shut. I inched the car forward till we cam

Lisa's POV Kayden's phone rests on my lap, but instead, I stare at a random spot on the floor. I couldn't bear to watch Jonas' face on the screen. He has switched to the side of the rebels. The video confirms everything.Kayden runs his hands over his hair before he retrieves his phone from my lap and sinks into my mattress beside me. At my insistence, we switched back to our rooms a couple of nights ago. I watch as he scrolls through his phone, his face looking weary. The video was stressing him out, and it was painful to watch. He throws the phone on the bed. "I have to go and address the leaders. They've been calling and texting me without ceasing, demanding answers. I have to think of ways to convince them that they're not aliens as the media has been calling them. "I scoot closer to him and hold his arm. "I know you'll be able to do this; you're a fixer."He rubs the heel of his hand into his closed left eye. I don't k

Kayden's POV Three days later, I was standing in the same room waiting to speak to my father again, with Klaus at my side. I've already brought him up to speed on the proposal I made to our father. Despite agreeing with the fact that our sister would be brilliant in the role of Delta, he doesn't think the rest of the Order would agree with the decision.For about five minutes, we stand in silence and wait. awkward, tense silence."How have you been doing, brother?" I finally ask, breaking the silence, as I turn to look at Klaus.He straightens his back. I suppose I've been doing pretty well."I was talking concerning Tiffany. Nobody gets over something like that easily."He presses his lips together and looks away."You're my brother, so you can talk to me about anything.This time, his eyes met mine. "Why would I do that?""Stop being so uptight and impenetrable.""

JONAS' POV I watch her walk away before I reenter the room and mumble an apology for wasting time. John studies the map before he looks up at me. "When are we going to do this?"I reclaim my spot between Eva and Abraham. It felt weird having two rebels who have tried to kill me in the past on either side of me. But, for some reason, I felt relaxed and at home. Throughout the time I've spent here, I've spotted a few rebels that aren't from this country. It made me wonder if other nations were sponsoring the rebels or if the soldiers were joining voluntarily. The rebel movement is bigger than I had ever imagined."I was thinking we should attack as soon as we're ready; there isn't any time to waste."Abraham asks John. "How many of us are going to battle?""I haven't decided yet, but we can't put all our eggs in one basket.""No one would like to be left behind. The whole camp has been buzzing ev