Lisa's POV When we got back to the estate, Kayden accompanied me to my room before he went off to attend another meeting. I shut the door and locked it behind me when I got inside, and I fell face-first onto my bed. I groan, getting slobber on my comforter. I then chastised myself for drooling like a little child.I could still hear our shared laughter in my subconscious. I just went out to lunch with the number one citizen in the country. The man who was supposed to be my rival was taken down because he stood for everything I wanted to take down. I couldn't believe what had happened in the past few hours. It couldn't be real. If I had told Abraham what had happened, he would have laughed in my face. I groaned again, but the past few hours had been real, utterly real.And the most confusing part about it all was that I had no words to describe how I felt about the whole thing.I stretch out my hand to push myself off my bed

Lisa's POV The wrinkle on his face disappears as his eyes widen. Are you sure about that? Take a moment to think about this. They could help us expose our identity to the world. Have you thought about that? I'm sure they could offer us protection from my family. ""You don't understand these people as I do." I grabbed his hands, pulling him to his feet. He takes a few steps forward as I pull him before stopping.Let me talk to them first. If things get out of hand, I can take all of them out. You know this. "I sighed. His ego would be the death of him. I tugged harder. I don't want you to handle them. I don't even know how many of them are present here. Let's leave before they find us. "What about Lisa? I hear Abraham ask from behind, and I visibly cringe. I felt Jonas' body grow cold and calculating. This wasn't going to end well for either party.Lisa, is that you? Another voice asks. My blood ran cold as I

Lisa's POV So Jonas left that afternoon to have lunch with his parents, so I was left alone to wander the estate grounds, which I was afraid of doing. I had experienced enough surprises to last me a while, and after last night, I wanted no more. Despite the allure of the garden, I stay on the patio at a table next to one of the estate's pools. The umbrella attached to the table shields me from the scorching sun. I sipped my iced tea, frustrated that I still didn't know what had happened to Abraham and the other rebels. They would be treated the same way I had been treated when I was captured some decades ago. I closed my eyes to hold back the tears threatening to break free. Abraham didn't deserve whatever fate he would meet at the hands of the Council, but then again, I didn't deserve to die at the mercy of the rebels either.Lisa, please. I hear Kayden's voice.I wipe my eyes before opening them to see Kayden walking towards me.

Lisa's POV   A day had passed since Jonas' birthday party, and it was now time for him to be inducted as the Delta. I haven't seen Kayden since he left me with Klaus at the birthday party, not even during meals. Jonas has refused to let me leave his side. He said he needed me to survive the events that were about to take place. I didn't mind. I'd rather stick with Jonas than Kayden. I didn't want any issues with Klaus. Keeping him content is a priority for me now. I stare at the note in my hand. It had been delivered by Kayden's driver. He wrote for me to meet him in his room when I was ready. He said he had something important to tell me, and if he didn't answer the door after the first three knocks, I should go right in. The note also said I could refuse if I wanted to. Jonas had left to carry out his pre-ceremony rites, and I had no pressing issues. I tucked the note into my jeans pocket and walked to his room, making sure Kla

Lisa's POV I let the candle clatter to the floor as I screamed. "Kayden!" He was already passed out. I dropped down to my knees next to the body. "Wake up, Kayden. Don't die on me. "I continued hitting his chest till he groaned, his eyes blinking rapidly. "Close the door before someone finds us."I was finding it hard to do so, seeing as he collapsed at the door. I wrap my hands around his torso and manage to pull him forward after several minutes of trying. I eventually drag him away from the door before shutting it in and securing the bolt in place.I rushed back to his side, confused about what was going on. I couldn't call for help; it was pretty obvious he didn't want me to. I waited for some excruciating minutes as he battled with the pain before his breathing returned to normal.His eyes slowly open and they find me. I'm sorry for the trouble. The pain was rather unbearable."How do you feel now?" I ask