Ch. 13

We pulled into the lab and Percy didn't comment. Seems Scientist must be pleased, or at least not angry. Time to try to get Emerson's car back.

We entered the house making our way to the center room. Scientist waited for us there. He held his hand out and Percy handed him the vile. I have to remember that I'm not supposed to know what is in it.

I watched Percy carefully. He'd been acting for over a year now. He's really good at it. Before tonight I had no idea he was forming a plan. Hell, even Emerson didn't give me an inkling. I hope I can do the same.

"Very good. Zerena, were there any problems?" He asked.

"The vile wasn't in the safe, but I got it." I answered honestly. I could tell he knew something and this was a testing question.

"I'm impressed you still got it. Tell me how's Alpha Everett doing?"

I knew it, he knew. Percy tensed, the movement was so small, I almost didn't notice it.

"Strong." I answered him.

"Stronger than you?" He asked with his eyebrows furrowed. He se