chapter 99/100: sharing knowledge

With Aidens dad defeated and weakened, he beckoned Aiden, Elara, and Lila to huddle closer to him. The night air was thick with tension as they waited for the revelation they had long sought.

Aidens dad's voice was heavy with regret and remorse as he began to speak. "I'll tell you what happened to your mother," he said, his eyes clouded with pain.

He recounted the fateful night when he and Aidens mom were at home, their lives forever changed by an unexpected intruder. The kidnapper had broken into their home, and it became evident that he was there for Aidens mom.

In a desperate bid to protect her, Aidens dad had unleashed his unique power—fire. But instead of subduing the kidnapper, he inadvertently ignited their home, allowing chaos to ensue. Amidst the inferno, Aidens mom made a run for it, hoping to escape the clutches of her would-be captor.

The flames raged, consuming their house, and Aidens dad realized with horror that his attempt to save his wife had only facilitated her kidnapping. He never used his fiery powers again, haunted by the guilt and consequences of that tragic night.

Tears welled up in Aidens dad's eyes as he finished recounting the heartbreaking tale. "She was taken by the PoTo gang," he confessed, his voice barely above a whisper.

Aiden, Elara, and Lila exchanged determined glances. They knew what they had to do. The PoTo gang's involvement had become clear, and they had a lead to follow. With newfound purpose, they set off for the city, ready to confront the gang and rescue Aidens mom from their clutches.

Chapter 100

As the trio returned to their condo, exhaustion weighed heavily on them. They knew they needed a night's rest before heading out to confront the PoTo gang and rescue Aidens' mom.

Before sleep claimed them, Lila seized a private moment with Aiden, her tone surprisingly submissive yet flirtatious. She looked into his eyes and confessed her feelings. "Aiden," she said softly, "there's something I need to tell you. I can't help but feel a strong connection with you, and it's more than just friendship."

Aiden was taken aback but looked at Lila kindly. "Lila," he replied, "I appreciate your honesty, and I want you to know that I have deep feelings for you as well." He leaned in and kissed her gently.

They agreed to keep their newfound connection a secret from Elara, not wanting to disrupt the dynamic of their friendship.

A little while later, Elara sought a private moment with Aiden too. She approached him with a more subtle yet heartfelt approach. "Aiden," she began, her voice filled with sincerity, "I've been feeling something for you that I can't ignore any longer. It's more than just friendship, and I need you to know."

Aiden looked into Elara's eyes and smiled softly. "Elara," he replied, "I've felt the same way about you for a while now." He reached out and caressed her cheek.

Aiden then gathered his courage to tell Elara that Lila had also confessed her feelings to him. Surprisingly, Elara's response was one of understanding and acceptance.

"Maybe," Elara said, "we can make this work. As long as we all care for each other, I'm okay with it."

With that, they sealed their pact, vowing to navigate this unique situation with love and understanding. As they settled in for the night, they were filled with hope, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead as a united trio.