SWNOVELS Chapter Warrior 102
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After Adam left, I followed Sadie into the mansion and there in the luxury living room, I found Lydia pouring herself a glass of white wine. Sadie grabbed hold of my hand and pulled me towards the stairs and as we climbed, my phone buzzed. The moment I saw Theon's caller ID, my heart did a somersault and I took a deep breath before answering.
"Hello?"
"Security said you never came home, where are you?"
"At Sadie's." I answered, glancing at my friend. "Her parents invited me to dinner."
There was silence on the other end.
"Hello."
"Did you get my text?"
"Yeah. You're out of town."
"Yes. I am...securing the cure. You will get it soon."
paused, feeling hope on the horizon of my heart. "How soon?"
"Any moment from tomorrow considering there are no hiccups along the way."
I felt my heart hammer aagainst ribs. "Is it possible to get the cure before the event?"
"I'm sorry, no." He said and my hope deflated. "Is anything the matter?"
'No. Not at all." I blurted. "Carry on and... thanks for everything."
He paused again. "Glad, you are in a better mood. Stay safe and keep me updated on your whereabouts. Understood?" "Yes."
"And one more thing.."
"Yeah?"
"Be careful." Before I could ask what he meant, the call ended and I stood at the stairs, staring at my phone.
What did he mean by that? To be careful of the Cresswells or just in general?
When I got to Sadie's room, she gave me something else to wear and when she saw how her PJs hugged my body perfectly, her jaw dropped. "Your body is giving tea!" She exclaimed and then covered her mouth, giggling.
My neck warmed at her words.
"Seriously!" She said, then her eyes went round as she leaned closer to me. "I think Adam likes you."
"What? No." I replied, feeling the heat in my neck, travel to my face and ears.
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"Oh, come on. I saw the way he was looking at you. "He really, really, really likes you. You two should be an item."
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I looked at her nodding enthusistically and frowned. "Well, even if I like him back, that can't happen since I am of lower status to him."
Sadie's happy demeanor deflated slowly like a balloon. "Yeah, you're right since he's like a Prince in his own right. I bet his parents will choose a wife for him with the way they are so strict about who their children interact with." "Is that why your Mom was so surprised that he came here?"
Sadie nervously looked at the door and nodded. "Adam has only been to our house once when my parents hosted a party. He's rarely seen on other occasions or with girls so him being with you is like really surprising." She said, "It's like bringing a unicorn to our house." "Oh." I pondered on her words. "But I still don't get it. What's so special about the Blackwells aside from them being royalty rich or something?"
Sadie shrugged. "Not sure either. Just that they command a lot of respect just as much as my Uncle and his sons."
"The Windermeres." I concluded and Sadie nodded.
"Come. My parents must be waiting." Sadie took hold of my hand and although she was right, I felt like she wanted to end the conversation quickly.
When we got downstairs, I found Lydia sitting on a sofa, cozying up with a man. The way their fingers intertwined and their eyes glowed softly, I could tell they were mates and so in love. A sense of longing formed within me and it morphed into sadness as I watched them. I wish I could have that but I know I can't. Maybe that's why I indulge with Theon because that's the closest thing I'll ever get to love.
When the Cresswells noticed our presence, the man rose to his feet, his eyes fixated on me, and then it flickered to my pendant and a shadow crossed his features before he looked at me again..
"You must be Ryn." He smiled.
I stretched forth my hand to shake him. "Yes sir. Nice to meet you si-"
Before I could finish my statement, Mr. Cresswell drew me into a hug. "It's so good to finally meet you." He said and my eyes landed on his wife behind him, staring at me.
Mr. Cresswell, pulled back and beamed down at me. "How are you?"
""Fine sir."
"Please, come sit." He stated, and placed his hand on my lower back as he led me to a sofa. Sitting adjacent to them, I watched Lydia link hands with her husband again. "It's really good to see you again." I shared a glance with Sadie. "Again? We've met before?"
Mr. Cresswell looked at his wife. "Yes we have. We knew you as a little girl. Your father sometimes brought you to work."
I sat up in my seat. "You're a scientist too? Can you please tell me more? What was he like?"
Mr. Cresswell shared a look with his wife again. "Your father was a genius. He worked with us to secure a cure for mutants. When it came to science and the anatomy of the werewolf and the lycan, he was phenomenal." "So my father tried to help mutants?" I asked.
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"Yes. He was a hero."
Pride filled my chest at his words. My father was a good man.
"Dad?" Sadie called his attention. "The pictures?"
"Oh yes." Mr. Cresswell said, rising to his feet. "Be right back." Then he went out of sight.
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I touched my pendant, a small smile brimming to my lips. Suddenly I felt eyes on me and when I looked up, I found Lydia watching. Swallowing, I looked away.
"I knew your mother." She said, catching my attention. "You look so much like her."
"Oh." I said, not sure what else to say or expect from her. "What was she like?"
"Extremely beautiful." She said, a certain ice creeping into her eyes. "But she was also very wise and kind."
An awkward silence settled upon us but Mr. Cresswell's return lightened things up when he gave me some photos. "Those were photos from the King's Ball about fifteen years ago."
I shuffled through them and saw a more happy gathering of the Elite families. As opposed to the picture I saw on the internet, where the kids looked traumatized, everyone was smiling, including the kids.
"What you saw on the internet was some journalist trying to make controversy." Mr. Cresswell said. "We were all having a good time when a mutant broke in and caused mayhem. It was immediately subdued but still, hours later, all the children were still traumatized, hence
I suddenly felt stupid for thinking there was some hidden controversy somewhere. I shuffled to the last picture and saw the image of my parents and I smiling at the camera. Both my parents had their hand on my shoulder and looked very much at
peace.
Tears rushed to my eyes but I blinked them back. I felt guilty for tucking my parents' picture frame away in my bag and not bringing it out. I was scared, and guilty, because I had to shoot them in my head to win the simulation test and ever since then, I couldn't even bring m Now, seeing the love in their eyes, I felt loved not judged. "Can I have this?" I asked, raising the picture.
"Yes. Of course." Mr. Cresswell said.
Shortly after, Sadie and I retired to bed and hours later, long after Sadie had slept, I stayed awake thinking of a lot. If my parents were this close to the Elites, then how did they end up living in Alpha Jack's pack and owing him money?
If my father was a hero, then why does the Alpha King hate me so damn much? Why did Sadie's Mom treat me with disdain?
The more I thought about everything, the more several questions arose.
Eventually, at two a.m, I sighed and thought about the event for today. After looking Sadie's way and making sure she was still asleep, I picked up my phone and dialled Healer Kwan's number. After the fifth ring, the doctor answered with a groggy voice. "Miss Ashmore," He sighed. "I take my rest very seriously. I will revoke your access to me if you abuse your priviledge." He stated.
"I am so sorry." I cringed. "I wouldn't have called if I had any other choice."
He sighed again. "What is it you need this time?"
I licked my lips, hesitant of what I was about to say. "I have to compete in today's event and I need