Chapter Priorities
Priorities
Melanie was about to crash through a window to escape the fire when a portal opened.
It was directly in front of me too. I couldn’t help but sigh in relief as I gunned my motorcycle through.
Even though I Immediately had to slam on the brakes and turn to the side because there were people standing there.
We came to a stop directly in front of Prince Marcus and Former King Titus Cambridge. I cut the engine. Marcus shouted, “WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED?!” I sighed, “Tenley… of all the places in the entire realm to choose from… you opened a portal to the living room of the castle?”
I started laughing about that and Tenley did too.
Blaise even joined us. Titus and Marcus looked confused.
Marcus asked, “And what is a Resistance member doing with two girls who were kidnapped?” I frowned, “Isn’t that obvious?
I saved them. I feel like that’s obvious.
I’m not a bad guy, and I definitely wouldn’t bring them to you if I was.
That would be the worst plan of all time. ”
Blaise doubled over in laughter, but that was confusing because my statement was true… not funny. Freya told me, “I love you so much.” Ok? I was right though. Titus spoke to Blaise, “I hear you are mated to my grandson. He is quite distraught at this moment.”
I clapped my hands together and shouted, “I KNEW IT! I knew that’s who you had to be to Corbin I so called that.” Everyone glanced at me. I asked, “What? I did… I was pretty sure… it made sense to me…given all the making out and clandestine type meetings….that I totally don’t know about.”
Blaise sighed, “I thought we’d hidden our relationship really well, but someone found out in my Coven. Obviously the chick in black knew too. By the way, you’re a terrible liar.” I snorted, “Ok…so that’s…true…but to be fair I know a lot of things.”
Blaise teased, “Clearly.” I admitted, “I’ve actually followed Corbin a few times because of the threats out on him.
So, that’s how I knew he always meets you in secret.
I should’ve gotten an inkling sooner you were his mate because…
for the last six months… you’re the ONLY woman I saw him with.
I mean really… I’m disappointed in me. I thought you were girlfriend at first… I figured it out, but still.”
Titus asked, “How exactly did you get past Corbin’s Guard if you were watching him? They should’ve known.” I said, “Umm… well... they weren’t always there. I’ve killed a few Coven members after Corbin. He’s kind of a popular target… what am I saying? You know that.”
“Of course you know that. I’m also stealthy… and I knew where his Guard was… I can sense you guys… ohh that’s not a fun look I’m getting… it was helpful… some of you are very still and patient… which was annoying… but understandable. So… I’m just going to go to the balcony and...”
Marcus cut me off, “You cannot possibly think you’re leaving this realm without, at minimum, a more in depth conversation.” I mean Xander would pop me out if I asked. Ohhh…. I liked that idea. Freya snickered in my head.
I said, “Umm well I wasn’t leaving… I said balcony… I’m not jumping from the balcony …that’s crazy… Well, I would do it but… like only in emergencies… that’s a LONG drop… and you’d be chasing me.”
“Plus, falling from that high does sting a bit… and I don’t really have time for that…
because it would be bad… for people… me…
and umm other people. If you could just call a few people and have them come here first, before that conversation you want to have, and like…
everyone that would also join said conversation… that would be great.”
Tenley snorted, “She’s going to say she needs to talk to Cayden.
” I agreed, “I am. Micah and… well… this one probably won’t make sense…
but umm…” Titus cut in, “Alexander. You want him here too.” Ok, maybe it did make sense…
technically speaking, they probably all knew he called the sniper and left message.
Freya teased, “They know.” Maybe. I added out loud, “Plus Corbin, because I’m sure he wants to see Blaise, and you were going to tell him to come anyway so…
he might as well be on the list… when you think about it…
and uhh Aaron…because he totally got called about Tensley…
.umm Ashlyn too…all their kids…so this was…
something…I’ll just be…out there.” They were giving me looks I didn’t like.
Blaise cut in, “Thanks by the way, for saving our lives.” Tenley chuckled, “Yeah, thanks!’ I told her, “You’re welcome.
Speaking of, later, I’ll need your phone.
I need to see how the bad guys are piggybacking on Cassie’s phone to send a text that looks like it’s from her.
If I can nail that down, we have an edge. I know some of their coding.”
Titus said, “I’m sure we could have some people assist you. It would be faster.” He meant Prince Gunner and then I might die… from excitement. Freya complimented me, “Good job on having an inside thought.” Look at me and my progress.
I nodded, “That’s true… it would… so long as people don’t ask us too many questions… it’s easier to hack when it’s silent. If someone is asking you a bunch of questions, then it gets really complicated and… you look bored with my explanation… ok…I’m going to stop.”
“I’m just going to go on the balcony… not leaving or jumping off said balcony for the record… I’ll be staying on the balcony… I just need to talk to someone first… before… everyone…” Blaise interrupted, “Wow. You nervously ramble better than anyone I know.”
I muttered, “Probably… the odds are high… but I’m not the only person who talk through nerves…
or silence.” Blaise chuckled, “It’s not bad.
I’m just taken aback because you’re like this serious bad ass bitch who kicks ass, but you’re just like a normal person when nervous.
It’s fascinating. Who do you want to talk to first?
I’m hoping not Corbin because I don’t think he’s going to let me leave his side after this. ”
Marcus answered, “She wants to talk to Alexander.” My eyes widened and Freya cackled. Blaise said, “So, you know who she is. That’s impressive. I mean, Corbin did tell me you guys know things. Did you know they knew who you were, cool chick in black?”
I frowned, “They have a guess… they don't know for certain who I am. I’d say they are maybe like ninety nine point nine percent certain at this point… but technically until I take my mask off; they don’t actually know for sure.”
Freya said, “Denial is a river.” No, what I said was a fact.
They could be guessing I was me, but until they saw it…
technically I was right. Blaise laughed, “I do like you. Let’s be friends.
” I agreed, “Sure. I’ll be around and I’m fairly certain you’ll be moving here because I’m pretty sure you’re right about Corbin. ”
“Ok…maybe I know you’re right…but let’s not talk about why. You’ll probably be in Black Mountain some too because Haley is going to want to train you… you’re a partial Fairy. So… yeah… the balcony…. me going there…. uhh bye.” Marcus watched me go.
I sighed and muttered under my breath, “I mean it’s not like I’m leaving.
It would be complicated to get out of this realm.
I’d have to run around hiding waiting for a portal to open; jump through and try to outrun them…
which I could do… but Hackura are stealthy…
. it just sounds so complicated. I came here to their realm.
Doesn't that tell people things? Like I’m not trying to leave since I can’t open a portal. ”
I heard Titus snort in reply to my rant. I knew he could hear me muttering, but I figured he wouldn’t have listened since Blaise and Tenley were back… I thought they’d talk. So, that was my bad… but also, I was nervous… so this was all fair.
I began to wring my hands the second I got onto the balcony.
I was doing this. I was telling Xander about being in the Resistance.
Gosh, this was a bad idea. Freya disagreed, “It’s a good idea and it came up naturally, just like you wanted.
” That was true. This was my plan. Gosh.
Why was this so nerve wracking? I heard the moment Xander entered the realm because he was not quiet.
My mate popped out to me. What surprised me was there was another presence out here with us, all of a sudden. I looked around, but whoever it was… they were staying faded back in the background. I nearly smirked because that was interesting.
I knew it wouldn’t be Titus or Marcus… they would have already been out here.
It could be one of Xander’s Guard… but there was someone else who was a SCHEDULE CHANGER that it could be.
Freya snorted, “You’ll have to let that go since Hastein didn’t know you were trying to help him.
” Letting things go was not really my forte.
Before I lost my nerve, I took off my mask. Freya snickered, “I’d have taken control and taken it off if you needed me to.” Oddly, I appreciated that. Xander wasn’t even surprised at all. Ok then… that meant they all knew this entire time and were waiting for me to tell them.
Freya snickered, “You told a Hackura Prince and the former King they weren’t certain who you were.” I frowned, “Even if they did know I was in the Resistance, that's true. Plenty of women share my body type. They were correctly assuming I was me.” Freya kept snickering.
Cayden yelled for us to come inside. Maybe Micah was the one out here.
When we walked inside, I spotted Micah with Max.
So, who was it? Because I’d be smug if it was who I thought it was.
Freya said, “I just know they were there, and I also know how smug you’ll be about who it is if you’re right.
” I was going to have to look behind me.
Surely… whoever it was would fade in eventually.