The seven of them go back in to get dressed. Valley’s door opens, her and Bryan coming out dressed already.
I tap my foot waiting on my sister and knock again. “Cynthia? Get dressed.”
I frown at the lack of an answer. Another door opens further down the hall, and a grinning Thor and Cynthia walk out. My face reddens with rage. I may have said begrudgingly that the two of them together are okay, but I am full of shit. Seeing it like this— just no.
Cynthia walks right up to me. “Don’t say a word. Thor is my man. I will have more to add to my harem soon.” She sniffs, raising her head high.
Valley giggles, and Bryan nudges her.
While I stew in my anger, the rest come out dressed. The look on Pretty Girl’s face would be funny if I wasn’t so pissed.
My sister shoots my girl a full-toothed grin.
Shaking my head, I lead the way into the kitchen.
Jax stands at the head of the large table. The rest of the ZYGOS team is already present, hackers included.
They saved seats for the three girls, who each sit down. The rest of us stand near the table.
“Okay, so here’s the deal,” Jax starts. “The Camp is not just for patients from The Retreat. It appears there are many hands in the cookie jar. It is a massive main place where people from all over the world are sent for their special brand of ‘training’. Considering this, I’ve decided to leave it for now. We are in no way prepared to take on something global.”
“Fuck!” Synn yells. Heads nod in agreement with his outburst.
“So, we just overlook it for now?” I ask for clarification.
“Unfortunately, that's all we can do right now,” Jax confirms. “But I still want to try and get our guys inside. It's risky, but we need more intel. I’m working on the particulars right now. That's all I’ve got to report. Everyone, please eat and go about your business.”
People mill around the kitchen, grabbing coffee and food. I join them, gritting my teeth when Cynthia sidles up to Bill, putting her arm around him. She whispers something in his ear, and he laughs.
My sister then skips over to Maverick, saying something to him as well. He blushes, but a grin ghosts his lips. She heads toward Jax, but he dips out fast. She pouts, but Thor quickly goes to her side.
“Fuck my life. My sister is going to give me a damn coronary,” I mutter to myself.
Phoenyxx
Poor Hunter. He looks like he’s about to combust.
I feel kind of bad, since Cynthia is following my lead. But she is a grown woman.
I bump shoulders with her and wink. She gives me a brilliant smile, and I laugh.
Finished eating, I carry my coffee cup out of the kitchen.
Jax intercepts me. “Your parents would like to see you again. They said there’s things they want to go over with you.”
“Oh, okay. When?”
I’m more than fine with that. My heart warms at the memory of the time I’ve already spent with them.
“Whenever you have time. You may bring anyone you wish as well,” Jax says.
“Let me talk to the guys. How about this afternoon? One-ish?”
“I’ll relay that to them. My guys will be escorting you, as usual. Meet at the garage around noon,” Jax says, and I nod.
I'm excited to see them again. I decide to bring Hunter and Sam this time. I don’t feel the need to have a large entourage like I did the first meeting.
I go in search of them, humming softly to myself. I feel happiness bursting in my chest, and the feeling is foreign, yet addictive. I know I deserve it, though.
