Chapter 48

Riley didn't see Aiden again after that day. the scientist treated her more strictly for the next two days, not giving her a single break. She felt empty at night without Aiden by her side and always broke into tears. she knew why they were doing this. they weren't only trying to save themselves, they were also trying to save the world from her father and to do that, there are sacrifices they have to make.

the night before the meeting day. Laying on the bed Riley took out the note that Lisa had slid into her pocket, went under the covers and read it to herself' everything is going to plan, Aiden won't be able to go with you tomorrow. you know what to do next ' Riley gave a weak smile. she knew what to do, Aiden already told her and he emphasized that she shoot down the security system before anything else. " it's going to be a long day tomorrow. hope you are alright Aiden " whispering to herself. she suddenly had the urge to see Aiden, she need to know how he was doing

Riley closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. even if she hated Wilson, she was glad that he thought her all she knew, now she will use it against him. Riley found herself standing outside her door, she lifts her head to see the camera and a smile made its way to her lips, knowing the camera can't capture her. she began walking, exploring the mountain to find where Aiden was locked up. she checked several rooms with no luck. she passed the main lab, past Wilson's office and stopped at her track as something called her attention. Wilson and Linda were arguing

" so this is my fault?" she yells

" that is not what I am saying " Wilson tries to calm her down. " I only said that you shouldn't have pressed the button twice. he is not healing at all and it's been two days. now we have to leave him behind " Riley's heart sank when she heard that he wasn't healing at all

" I tried to stop them from getting away and this is how you thank me?" with a tone that says, I can't believe it

" honey listen " trying to calm her down

" don't touch me " she scolded

" honey am sorry ok. I didn't mean to offend you. if it wasn't for you I don't what I would have done if they got away, ok. 'm sorry " trying to calm her down

" I said don't touch me " trying to fight him

" Linda honey, come on " with a flirty tone. Riley rolled her eyes and walked away, going back to her mission of finding Aiden.

She makes her way down to the cell where they were once locked and there he was, behind bars, on the ground in pain. his eyes were still bleeding which means that he was truly not healing. her heart pounded erratically against her chest " fuck " she cursed as her tears broke free. seeing Aiden like this had become her greatest nightmare "Aiden, " she calls knowing very well that he won't hear her. the other she refused Aiden teaching her how to take someone into your world. only she didn't. she thinks to herself.

" h, h, h," she comes back to reality. breathing heavily with tears running down her cheeks " Aiden " whispering, her heart in pain " hold on. I will make sure all this ends tomorrow " " I promise. I will not let Wilson and Linda go " with a serious tone. Riley was going to make sure she kills them both, she doesn't give a shit if he was her father or not. her father died two years again. this. man is not her father but a monster

Riley stayed up the entire night, thinking about how the next day will go. hope things will continue to go as planned

the next morning Linda appeared along with a few guards to get Riley ready for the day. Riley wore a white long-sleeve overall, and white sneakers and her hair was made into a perfect boned. " unfortunately Aiden won't be coming with us today and you should know which fault it is " she says rudely, standing in front of Riley. Riley gave her that look that says, I will kill you " don't you dare give me that look " she snapped

" feeling guilty?" with a straight face " you were the one who put him in pain so we both know who's a fault it is " Linda's jaw hardened. she knew very well that it was her fault

" When did you get this guts? you use to be the scared little girl, who doesn't want to use her power and has no friends. what changed " she took a step closer

" beats me " she smirks

" you know if it wasn't for your father I would have gotten rid of you a while ago. you should know that I don't like you " looking her in the eyes. her words didn't surprise Riley one bit

" Why" she smirks again " is it because I happen to be the daughter of the man you fuck every night or because you know that in Wilson's eyes I am more important than you are " Riley could see the rising anger in Linda's eyes " if I were you I won't be with Wilson"

" Watch your fucking mouth " she snaps

" I see the truth upsets you. we both know that when the time comes, Wilson will pick this whole fucking project and put you aside "

" he will never do that " she was already forming anger

" What makes you think that. he did it to my biological mom, then my mom? you won't be any different, it's just a matter of time. unless " Riley took a step closer so now their face was only inches away from each other " you have something that he benefits from you, something very important. something that keeps this whole project going "

" you bitch " she lifts her hand about to hit Riley but stopped in the mid-air

" you want to hit me. do it "

" I will make you hate your existence," she says bringing her hand back down

" that is if you live till that time " Riley spoke with a terrifying tone. Linda's eyes fell wide open. she has always thought of the day Aiden will no longer be a weakness to Riley. that day will be the end of them, she has to find Riley new weaknesses and fast

" is that a threat?" trying to sound confident when deep down she was terrified

" beats me "

" you know what I would do to Aiden right "

" yes " she smiles " and I will make you and Wilson regret hurting him " the look she gave Linda was deadly

" put the bracelet on her " she instructed without taking her eyes off Riley

" but Dr Wilson said not to " one of the guards reminded

" Now I am telling you to do it " she yelled taking them by surprise and Riley smiled brightly knowing that she just made Linda scared that was why she instructed that they put the bracelet on her