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Chapter Thirty-Two

Lilith

Everyone was tired and hurting when we left that island.

But it was done.

My arms were wrapped around Leon, careful not to hurt his back, while his hand was holding onto my arm, keeping it there.

“You are a star,” I whispered into his ear, and he chuckled.

Without Leon, this whole operation wouldn’t have been possible. We all played our parts, sure, but wouldn’t have been a success if he had turned down being a part of something great.

“We always used to get pizza after soccer games when I was younger. Anyone up for pizza after hero victories?” AJ suggested, and it made everyone laugh. My little adopted teenager was so cute it was funny.

“I vote shower, clean clothes, pizza, and chill for the rest of the day,” Rose sighed, and I nodded. That sounded good to me.

Everyone split up to do their thing. I went back to my place after a quick kiss to Leon’s cheek, and he went to his temporary apartment.

The shower was nice after taking a dip in the bay. I didn’t stay in the spray long, eager to get back to the restaurant and celebrate with my people.

After putting on a creamy-colored sweater, a short, high-waisted black skirt, black stockings, and some boots, I looked around my home and really didn’t feel like I belonged there anymore. I smiled, thinking about Leon holding my arm on the boat. He wanted to be with me. I could feel it, even if he hadn’t said anything.  But I would bring it up tonight. My phone beeped on the counter.

Leon- I’m going to go pick up Charles then I’ll meet you at the restaurant.

My sweet man. Having his best friend in the Society with him was the best thing that could have ever happened.

I walked over to the Society in the brisk breeze without any interruptions.

Rose, Draco, Phillip, and AJ had just ordered their drinks when I walked in.

Rose smiled at me, and I went to sit next to her, opposite side of Draco.

“Leon’s getting Charles,” I announced and looked over the menu, even though I knew what I wanted on my pizza already.

“That’ll be nice; we can tell him how awesome his tech worked.” Rose smiled and accepted her drink from the waiter’s hand.

Putting the menu down, I looked at our little group. They did great today, and no one was hurt.

Phillip kept looking toward the door with a nervous look on his face.

“Everything okay?” I asked, and he nodded. It was unusual for him to be so quiet, especially after our victory today.  I was about to push the topic, but then the door slammed open, and a small form in a black hoodie walked into the open room.  I felt Rose stiffen beside me, and saw Phillip freeze. This little person in the hoodie, black jeans, and Converse was a threat.

“What the fuck, girl? You blow up an island, and don’t come by to tell me about it afterwards?”

The voice confused me for a minute, but then the hoodie was pulled off by pale, petite hands.

“Mina!” I grinned and got up to fist bump my girl.  Her blonde hair was up in a messy bun, and her black eye makeup was on point.

“The whole web is buzzing about the fort exploding.  I tapped into the satellite and saw your dumb ass on the beach. Figured you’d come tell me the story, but you didn’t show, so I came down to eat and listen to you tell me.” She looked over at my tablemates with a cute grin, and I realized I hadn’t seen her in a while.

“You ready to come meet the Society?” I asked and grabbed a hold of her hand, pulling her over to the crew.

“This is—”I opened my mouth to tell them who she was, and who they were, when she gripped my hand tightly, like she was having labor pains.

I looked at her face, taking in the shocked expression and wide eyes.