Zephaniah POV

The water that splashed against made my skin cold but what made it warm was the warm touch of Archie arms around me.

I couldn't help but chuckle to think about him. His caring nature, kindness. Things i knew i could never be or have.

I let my body drown over the water as i think about over our conservation.

Why didn't he expose me about the pendant? What is he planning to do? i guess i just have to wait to see then.

Soon after i got out of the lake into my old clothes and went quickly back to the camp.

Archie was already fast alseep. Why will i care if his fast asleep? i was being dumb.

I laid on my sleeping bag trying to drift to sleep but it didn't seem to be working but what i know later on i guess i got to the point of sleep and mere relaxing.

The next morning was silence no one talked to each other maybe except Carson and levi.

Archie and i just kept on with short glances at each other. what the fuck am i doing?! getting along with the enemy? I'm just being naïve.

I thought. Maybe its because of Ezra. Arghhhh. I don't know. 

"ummm....we are going now?" i heard a hoarse voice say to me stopping me in my trail of thoughts and speak of the devil.

It was Archie.

"ok" was all i could say. OK...OK was all i could say. what happened to the bad ass i don't care Zephaniah? okay Zephaniah keep your cool.

His not gonna rat you out. Trust him. But how can i trust him that's the issue.

I shake my head tirelessly. I walked over to the car and like yesterday i was in the bsck with Archie.

The drive was silence, it  had this erring silence as if everyone has something to say but just bottled it up.

Anyways the drive was short and as i checked the window we were at an airport.

Without furthermore to do we came down. Carson walked up to me and gave me a bag. i looked at him questioningly right in the eye.

"go to the restroom and change into this clothes...and don't try anything funny" he said looking menacing at me as he said the last part.

I scoffed

I didn't have the strength to argue so i took it and luckily i found the restroom.

With all the eyes on me i could literally puke but i wouldn't blame them.

Why won't you stare when you see a seventeen year old girl in blood stain uniform looking so beat up?

I got into an empty cubicle and locked it. I opened the bag and i got to give it to Carson.

he got a good fashion sense. there was a white and black sleeveless crop top with a black baggy jeans and top kicks white and black air Jordan.

No jewelry! what a bitch! A black girl loves her stuff no offense!

I put the dirty clothes into the bag and got out. It looked like i was the only one in the restroom now.

I couldn't help but stare at the mirror. Looking at my reflection. I had a chance to run from all this bullshit. I was alone now.

But what happens after? i just know there's a connection with this carson and my father and ezra's father, Louis. And i want to know.

My father don't say much but this is my chance to find out the truth.

I breath deeply. I'm really doing this. I thought to myself. i chucked at myself. This decision i'm talking it might not be the best one.

I may not even be alive to know but its worth the risk.

I walked outside and i could already spot the group ahead. I walked up to them steadily.

"we're got the ticket and for the meantime....your name is Chloe Robertson....your visiting your uncle which is me for a fashion show.....got that?" Carson said to me.

"why Chloe tho?...why not a exquisite name like serene or Alecia?" i asked looking innocent.

he just laughs cynical at me before grabbing my arm into a tight grip.

"enough of your petty games.....do as i say and everyone stays happy" he said before yanking my hand harshly.

i tried to keep a straight face but God is he strong.

"i'm surprised you didn't run away" a male voice said at the back of me and as i turned it was levi. his voice sent chills to my spine.

"so you could just find me and kill me in a ditch" i said in the said hush tone as his.

"now where is the fun in that?" he said and i could feel him smirking at me with this sinister intent.

"okay guys its time to leave let's get our tickets" carson said as we walked up to the counter.

This was it. I don't really know where we are going to but where is the fun of that.

I have to be caution of levi at least. I don't know what to expect from him after all i did kill his twin brother but in my defense he killed my best friend.

I just got to wait and see then. i simled slyly at myself

hello guys.....sorry it took me this much time to publish a new chapter but by God's grace and my strength. Cold embrace is going to finish this august. i want to thank everyone for their love and support to me starting this story not to lie was not encouraging at all. but with all my new friends its been a blast making the world of writing a safe heaven. i want to thank all of you.

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