| Two Become One |

His face turned red and he grabbed my collar and raised his fist. Oh crap, maybe I should of just shut up. Just as his fist was going to connect with my face—

"Carson!" Someone boomed across the room, Carson immediately dropped his fist. He backed up and for a second I thought I saw fear filter in his expression! I smirked, what a baby. A tall older teen, walked out of the corner. Wait. Was he there the whole time? I guess he was. It was still dark outside, I must have overlooked him. He wore all black with white tenni-shoes. He had brown ragged hair, he was tan and had a muscular body not like Mr. pudgy who was just about to punch me.

"I think he's telling the truth." He said. "Even if he's not, I think he would just keep lying. Also, sorry to break it to you, but you suck at interrogation.

I smile sweetly "That's right pudgy," I say to Carson. "See he understands, he must have seen your bad cop skit!" I grin at Carson, pleased that smoke was practically coming out of his ears. The older teen in charge dragged a chair in front of me and sat in it. He smiled.

"The name's Jack. Nice to meet you Chase." He said this sweetly but I could tell That I should stay on this guy's goodside.

XXX Axel

Chase wasn't in the magazine store when I woke up! Triston said he was snagged in the middle of the night!

"I didn't do anything because there were five of them." He swallowed nervously, I could tell he was embarrassed. He should be! Coward. He could have at least made a noise. I scowled at him.

"Did you follow them?" I ask. He looked down at his feet. And I knew the answer. Great, my Co-leader is probably already dead. That's just awesome!

"Maybe we should try to look for him?" Adaline said with a concerned voice.

"I don't think he will be coming back if he was snagged at night. It was probably Nick." I say, my anger rising by the minute. "We got work to do, people, let's go to the expensive part of town and see if any of the houses are livable." Adaline scowled at me.

"We should at least try! Or figure out what happened to him!" She yelled at me.

"Woah guys? I didn't know you guys loved me that much!" I recognized the voice, and I whipped around. There was Chase at the entrance of the magazine store! Yep, that was Chase alright, his facial expression in mock surprise that quickly broke into a grin.

"Chase! Where the hell have you've been?"I yell at him.

XXX Adaline

Oh my god. His smile! And I'm not being girly! I'm being a girl. There's a difference.

"Oh, you know the usual, like getting kidnapped in the middle of the night." Chase said lightly, like it was no biggie. "I bought some new friends!" Chase said brightly. Then he stepped aside and two boys came in. I freeze. There are more people?

"This is Carson." Chase said as he pointed at the shorter and thicker boy. "And this is Jack, he is the leader of another group." Jack was tall and muscular. He had wild dark brown hair, And green eyes. I walk towards them.

"Hey, I'm Adaline. Nice to meet you." I held out my hand, and Jack shook it, giving me a perfect smile. I smiled back. Well, this might turn out for the good! I feel hope flooding back into my system.

XXX Chase

I watched Adaline grasp Jack's hand. And she actually smiled at him! Didn't she understand this was the guy that knocked me out and kidnapped me?! I felt the twinge of jealousy rising, and I pushed it down. No, she was probably just being friendly. Adaline stepped back then she turned to me. I freeze. She scowls.

"Don't you dare get kidnapped again!" She said hotly.

"Can't promise," I say with an easy smile. She playfully scowled, And turned on her heel and left me flabbergasted. Had she actually been worried about me? A warm feeling exploded inside my chest.

XXX Axel

I didn't trust Jack. I don't know why but I just didn't. But I had to do what was best for the group. Me, Chase, Jack, and his little minion Carson, sat down.

"So, how is this going to work?" I ask. "Because I'm definitely not going to just give you my group." I look at him for an answer but he just stares at me, thinking thoughtfully.

"How about we make a council. You, me, Chase, and Adaline." He says.

"Why wouldn't I be in the council?" Carson blurted out looking agitated.

"Because you'll be in the police department, Sir." Carson grinned. Based on what Chase told me about his kidnapping I'm not sure this guy should be police. He had too much of a temper. But what can we do? They way more people, they could be overtaken easily. I just have to make this work.