LOGINLALA'S POV)I watched her wander aimlessly from the fountain to the dining room, she had toured almost every single corner of this building without even realizing it. Finally, she stopped in front of the door that had shocked us all."I had no idea the Dove was right next door," Brandon said, and I laughed softly."That is Alexa Stacy Jones for you." I replied.He smiled, shaking his head. "She has quite a number of identities, from Alexa Jones, Stacy Claveleen, Nameless, Nombre...""Let's not forget Aconite," I added."She lived up to that name," he murmured, and I nodded in agreement. “Beauty covered in deceit""She has more identities than I do, and I have lived for generations," I said as I laughed softly. "I have always just been Lala, what a useless long life!”We both looked down, our eyes following Alexa as she stepped through the threshold and walked into the Dove.It was a small but lively village hidden deep in the mountains, complete with houses, schools, hospitals, and re
(ALEXA'S POV)Not a single soul said anything, I stared at the floor where two bodies were slowly dissolving into ash, their fading forms a reminder of what I had just survived. Traumatized, I whipped my head around to find the others, but to my surprise. Anna and Gwen were on the ground, completely motionless. Standing over them was Brandon, Cole, and Samantha.Brandon took a cautious step toward me."Don't!" I gasped, flinching backward. I couldn't trust a single soul anymore. I have seen families turn into enemies.He stopped, giving me a simple nod before turning to face the trembling crowd. "It’s over," he announced, his voice ringing out with relief. "You are all free to go."There were panicked whispers and confused cries all around. I stood frozen, watching the chaos unfold in disbelief. My mind couldn't process that it was all finally finished.Brandon walked past me toward the wooden coffin at the end of the stage, slowly he lifted the lid. Lala slowly sat up, her face full
(ALEXA'S POV)“The long wait is finally here. For years many of you wondered what made the Roses so special, it wasn't nothing much, it was in the blood, and that blood had a bloodline. But today, power returns to where it belongs! Today, the Orchid reclaims its rightful throne, and I take my place at its top, we won't need hiding anymore. Victory is ours!"Garary held a tablet high, proudly announcing his victory, he was so sure until a cruel mocking laugh pierced the air."Are we really going to pick a dying man as our leader?" Linsley asked, her voice filled with mockery. "Do you want to know why the Orchid spent years obsessing over a girl's lineage? It wasn't because she was special, it was because she was meant to be his cure."Every eye turned toward her. She stood there tall and radiating total confidence."Linsley, what are you doing?" Garary asked desperately, and if I wasn't in the position I was in, I might have celebrated after all I had dreamed of his voice sounding tha
(ALEXA'S POV)"What do you mean?" I demanded, but he ignored me and kept walking. Linsley appeared soon and walked to my right side gripping my arm tightly. She looked into my eyes with a gentle, reassuring smile. "Everything will be alright," she whispered softly.I glared back at her. "You tricked me. You never left them, did you? You are still one of them." I asked in anger, I was now used to betrayal.Linsley didn't flinch. Instead, a cold mocking smile spread across her face. "Leave? Who has ever managed to escape?" she sneered. "Didn't you try a few times yourself? In the end, you were just a helpless puppet playing right into their hands."She began pulling me down the corridor. Looking at her, you could never imagine she was capable of harming anyone, she seemed so delicate and innocent. Her hair was in a ponytail, she wore light makeup, and a lovely floral dress. But I knew better, no flower was ever truly innocent.Finally, we stopped in front of a massive door. At first it
(ALEXA'S POV)We drove and stopped right in front of a place. It was a place I never imagined I’d set foot in again, yet it had been silently calling my name.The building was magnificent. It stood on top of a hill painted all white, with different sculptures all around it, a lot of cars were on the drive way, and the security was tight.I shivered nervously in my seat and glanced at Linsley, she gently squeezed my hand."Why are we here?" I asked, my voice trembling. "I thought we were all fighting against the Orchid. Linsley, how could you do this? Why did you bring him here?"She laughed softly. "Oh, Aconite, you really don't understand, do you? I would do anything for him." She stared straight ahead at the grand staircase, where Cole stood looking completely healthy and well based on the last time I saw him.Garary sighed beside us. "The safest place to avoid getting burned is right in the middle of the fire."I panicked, but before I could process what was happening, Garary spok
(ALEXA'S POV)I woke up to the sound of a moving car and the blur of passing trees. Luke sat beside me, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly as he drove at a high speed.“What are you doing, Luke?” I demanded, the anger rising in my chest. I seriously had alot of things to take care of and didn't have time for this.“You can’t go back there,” he pleaded, his voice desperate as he glanced over at me. “They have traps waiting for you. You need to listen to me, Alexa please, just this once.”I looked into his eyes, and saw something I hadn't seen in a long time, he was genuine. My shoulders dropped. “I know,” I said, desperate to make him understand. “But I have plans of my own. Let me out, I have responsibilities, Luke. I can’t let the Orchid use the Hunters to hurt everyone. We are supposed to be protectors.”“And you think I don’t know that?” he asked desperately. “You think I am just going to let the Orchid win?”“You?” I asked both shocked and mockingly.“Yes, me!” He slamm
(LUKE'S POV)I watched her from a distance as the vehicle rode further and further away from me. She noticed me, squinting her eyes to see me clearly but the darkness outside made it difficult for her to see clearly.I turned my attention to the guards, who were still frantically searching for her
(ALEXA'S POV)I was so tired when I got home, after a quick shower and pretending to go to bed I finally sneaked out of the house. I couldn't risk using the front door, terrified that I was being watched. I climbed onto the bus, and headed for the garage that was becoming really familiar. After a f
ALEXA'S POV)I rolled my wheelchair into the office anxiously. The room, which had been buzzing with conversation, fell silent instantly. I tried to find my way quickly.I settled at my workstation, trying to seem normal. "Good morning, everyone," I greeted, but I was completely ignored.Is this ho
(ALEXA'S POV)The room fell silent as they displayed a blunt old picture of Daisy. I couldn't help but smile as I stood beside it, the resemblance was unmistakable.The man on the stage stepped closer, clearly confused. "Mr… or Miss?" He asked far more politely.I held out my hand. "Miss…" but stop







