chapter 60

Caroline waited at the office constantly on edge pacing back and forth, I couldn't understand

her nervousness, she wasn't the one about to march into this so-called mythical council and beg for

her life. She kept checking her phone constantly. When I asked what was wrong, she just said she

was waiting for her husband to come back. I wondered what her husband was doing that had her so

on edge, when Josiah finally did show up, she all but ran to the elevator watching the numbers

above the stainless-steel doors till it dinged on our floor.

Josiah stepped out of the elevator, an annoyed look on his face like he brought bad news. I felt

my stomach drop instantly thinking it was the council as he spoke to his wife in a hushed voice

before realising, I was standing watching them.

“Tobias isn't going to like this; I can't believe that evil wretch” I heard his mother say. Tobias

walked out and motioned for his parents to step into his office.

“Did you get it,” he asked.

His father shook his head. “Not yet, they want to meet you in person tomorrow,” he said as he

stepped through the door closing it behind him. Theo came out of his office looking at the door

before looking towards me. I heard him growl lowly before walking over, obviously listening in on

the conversation behind the closed door that I couldn't hear.

“What's going on? Why is everyone being so secretive?”

“It's nothing that you need to worry about, just having issues with a client from the council,” he

told me. I could feel through the bond he wasn't lying that whomever it was they needed these

documents from was from the council, yet I could feel something else, like he wasn't telling me the

whole truth.

Stepping out from behind my desk, I walked over to the bathroom, wanting to wash my face

and freshen up before we had to leave in an hour. It was nearly 11:30 am and apparently the drive

takes an hour, and we would have to leave no later than 12:30.

Grabbing my handbag, I walked into the bathroom and rummaged through my bag looking for

my lips stick and eyeliner, that I always carried digging through the oversized handbag, I became

annoyed before tipping the contents into the sink and started rummaging. I found my lip balm but

not my lipstick, I sighed picking it up thinking it will have to do, before digging in the sink looking

for the rest of my things, I picked up my phone and started dumping stuff back inside my bag. I

really needed to clean my bag out one day, I had so much junk in it I can barely find anything.

Picking up the handkerchief I hear a foil packet drop out of it and into the sink. My heart skipping a

beat when I realised what it is.

I picked up the foil package. It was my birth control unused. I completely forgot all about taking

it, in fact I haven't taken it in months not really needing to. Although I should have but with

everything going on with my mother and Tobias and Theo keeping me hostage it wasn't exactly the

first thing on my mind.

Picking it up my hands were shaking, I tried to remember the last I had my period, but no

matter the amount times I recounted in my head it came back the same thing before my mother

died. I was late. Grabbing my phone out, I checked the app on my phone that usually sent me an

alert to tell me when they are due. My heart bumping frantically in my chest when I realise it never

alerted me because the lack of cell service at the property. I check the last date and nearly pass out

from holding my breath. I was a month and seventeen days late.

Grabbing everything and tossing it back in my bag, I wet the back of my neck, trying to cool

down suddenly feeling extremely hot. This can't be happening right? I was in heat not long ago so I

can't be pregnant, werewolves only fall pregnant when in heat. Then the sarcastic voice in my head

was taunting me that, I wasn't a werewolf, so it didn't work that way for me. No, I was human, so

vampire and werewolf shit didn't affect me. Looking at the clock I still had time, I could duck down

to the convenience store and grab a test, but would they let me leave? I had to try. Dumping

everything back in my bag, I regained my bearings and walked out. Theo was leaning against my

desk a worried look on his face as I came out.

“You okay Hun?"

“Yep, never better. Can I go to the shop down on the corner? I am starving” I lie. My appetite

completely gone with worry. I hated I had to ask permission but if I just left, they would panic and

send out a search party. Theo thought for a second.

“I will come with you.”

“No, I won't be long. Promise.” my voice coming out was nearly a squeak. He seemed taken

aback. Before he moved closer. I could feel him looking through the bond, wondering why I

suddenly wanted to leave. I made sure to clear my head and started rambling about seeing Tom so

he wouldn't catch on to what was actually on my mind. He cocked his head to side.

“You're only going to the shop and to see Tom?" he asked.

“Yep, that's all I will come back,” I said my voice was off even I could tell but he must have given

me the benefit of the doubt, because he pulled out his wallet and handed me his card.

“Here Tobias took your cards when you did a runner, remind me when we get home to put

them back in your wallet for you,” he said passing me his and giving me the pin number, which

funnily enough was the month and day of my birthday, 1508.

I grabbed the card and walked to the elevator. I stepped in and I could see Theo watching me

like he was deciding whether or not he actually did the right thing, by letting me go. I hit the button

to the foyer. As soon as the doors closed, I let out the breath I had been holding. When I got to the

bottom, Merida was at the front counter calling me over when she seen me.

“You still stuck here?” I asked seeing her.

“Yes, I think Theo is punishing me over the other night. They have had quite a few apply for the

position and he keeps turning them away forcing me to play secretary, it's driving me nuts the

phone never stops, and the emails just keep coming” She huffed annoyed. I chuckled slightly.

“I will ask Theo to hire someone so you can go back to your normal position if he won't. I'll ask

Tobias, he will sort it for you” She nodded looking thankful.

“Where are you off to without your bodyguards” She asked.

“To the shop, want anything?”

“OH yes can you grab me cappuccino” I nodded.

“sure, I will be back in a minute” I tell her before walking out and toward the convenient store.

On the way past, I stop at the star bucks and order everyone a cappuccino remembering to get

Josiah a black coffee like his soul, I didn't actually mind their parents they weren't so bad, we all just

started off on the wrong foot because of Tobias. I chuckle slightly before paying and heading next

door.

I walk down the aisle towards the feminine products, standing in the aisle a young girl comes

over to me. Her hair in dreadlocks and a friendly smile on her face.

“Can I help you?” she asked when she sees me staring at the pregnancy test section for too

long trying to decide which one was the better one.

“Um yes actually which one is better, the most accurate” She picked up a box and handed it to

me. “This one can be done from the date of your missed cycle and it tells you in the window roughly

how far along. It seems to be the most popular choice” She says handing me the box. I nod and

thank her before following her to the counter. Realising I am meant to be buying food, I also grab

muffin and pay before walking out.

I walk to coffee shop and wait for my name to be called. While I wait, I jam the test into a secret

hidey hole in the side of my bag and zip it up. As long as no one goes into my bag they shouldn't

notice, but the box is pretty bulky.

When my name is called, I pay the cashier and grab the two little trays before walking back to

the office. When I walk in, I give Merida hers and she takes a sip. Before moaning loudly.

“I can feel it in my soul” She says, making me chuckle. I head toward the elevator and press the

button to the top floor. Waiting I start to become anxious, then I feel it's not me it is actually Tobias

and Theo. I feel Tobias getting angry, then the elevator doors open. Everyone standing next to my

desk staring at me like I just grew two heads.

“See I told you she would be back” Said Theo to Tobias pointing at me. I step out with coffees

and my muffin. “Everything okay?” I ask.

“Yes, Tobias was being a dick thinking, I let you run away,” Theo said walking over and kissing

my temple before picking up a coffee. He takes a sip and nearly spits it out when he realises, he

grabbed mine which has more sugar than he likes. I place the cardboard cartons on the desk and

grab my coffee off him, before handing him his and shake my head. I give Josiah his, “Black like your

soul,” I tell him. His lips turn up slightly and he thanks me while I give everyone their coffees.

“We will be leaving soon, so make sure you are ready, dear,” Caroline tells me. I nod suddenly

feeling nervous.

“Nothing will happen, not today anyway. Josiah is just taking you to meet them, and the council

has ordered some tests, you may also have to meet the oracle.”

“Oracle?”

“Just a fancy word for, I suppose a fortune teller nothing to worry about. She will just look into

your past and maybe your future, it just precautionary to make sure you won't speak of what you

see when we arrive.”

I nod my head and take a bite of my muffin.

“Well, your father and I are going to head off, we will meet you there,” she says softly to Theo

before touching my shoulder and rubbing her thumb over my cheek.

“Nothing to worry about dear, I promise,” she says before walking to the elevator with Josiah.