No reply.
I sigh heavily, my mind returning to Helios. I ring Leo, impatiently waiting for him to pick up, but he doesn’t.
The one time I need you, man.
I try again, but nothing.
Azura.
I try her, but no answer.
“Fuck!” I snarl, tossing my phone onto the bed and, standing up, I begin pacing the room. A few of us are staying at Aunty Kiara’s. Frowning, I massage my jaw.
Everything is beginning to make a lot of sense.
What is Helios planning? – I’m sure it’s him, even if I don’t know for certain.
I glance at the time. The Blood Moon won’t be at its peak for another hour, maybe I should go to Sienna and see what’s going on.
There has to be a way to stop him. Once I tell Leo, we can work on a plan.
There’s not enough time.
I freeze at the intruding thought, but know not to ignore it.
Alright, think Jayce…turning, I race down the stairs, the others are probably already at the event.
“Jayce, you’re not dressed?” Aunty Kiara says as she comes into view, she’s ready as well.
I shake my head. “I wasn’t going to go; where’s Uncle Al?”
Her face falls. “There was a huge attack at Mystic Academy. He’s gone there, along with Leo, Liam, Raven, Dad, Azura and Raihana.”
I tense. “Shouldn’t you be there if someone is hurt?” I ask. Why the fuck would Leo and Uncle go?
“Azura is there. I needed to be here in case something happened.”
“Why the fuck didn’t we know? Sorry…” I say.
She smiles, even though it doesn’t hide the worry in her eyes. “I’m used to swearing, Jayce. I think because it’s the Blood Moon, they didn’t want you all to worry. Ahren and Dante have gone, too.”
Ahren…
They’ll be fine…
“Alright,” I say. Then I will have to get to Sienna myself.
“Jayce, is everything ok?” she asks me softly, placing a hand on my arm.
“Yeah,” I answer.
She nods but doesn’t seem convinced. “Ok, are you heading to the ball?”
I know she knows when a person lies… I shake my head. “No, you go, I’m not attending,” I say, motioning up the stairs.
She nods, and I turn, heading back up. But only to grab a bag. I’m going to shift and head to the Black Storm Pack myself.
The urgency within me is growing incessantly.
