Chapter thirty four

Sophia's eyes narrowed as she watched the footage of Moselia, Zayn, and Ross on TV. She couldn't believe that they had managed to evade her once again.

"Those three are more clever than I gave them credit for," she muttered to herself.

She took a long drag on her cigarette, her mind racing with thoughts of how to capture them now that they were in the public eye.

"Yes, Zayn does look handsome, doesn't he?" Sophia's assistant, Lizzy, replied, trying to gauge Sophia's reaction.

Sophia's gaze snapped back to Lizzy, her eyes flashing with anger. "Don't get distracted by his looks, Lizzy, He's a threat to our operation, and I won't let him ruin everything we've worked for."

Lizzy nodded hastily, knowing better than to cross Sophia. "Of course, Sophia. We'll do everything in our power to capture them."

Sophia's smile was cold and calculating. "I want them brought to me alive. I have a special plan for Zayn, one that will make him wish he had never crossed me."

The TV continued to play in the background, Moselia's laughter and Zayn's smile taunting Sophia as she plotted her next move.

Lizzy nodded swiftly, already typing away on her phone. "Right away, Sophia. I'll prepare the jet for immediate departure. But, Sophia, are you sure this is wise? Going to Japan will put you in the public eye, and we don't know what kind of resources the Order has there."

Sophia's eyes flashed with determination. "I don't care about the risks, Lizzy. I need to get to Zayn and Moselia before the Order does. They're the key to unlocking the secrets of the facility, and I won't let them slip through my fingers again."

Lizzy hesitated, but Sophia's resolve was unwavering. "Yes, Sophia. I'll make the arrangements. But please, be careful. We don't know what we're up against."

Sophia's smile was icy. "I'll take care of myself, Lizzy. Just get me to Japan."

With that, Sophia turned and disappeared into the shadows, leaving Lizzy to make the necessary arrangements for their hasty departure. The hunt for Zayn, Moselia, and Ross was on, and Sophia would stop at nothing to capture them.

The next morning, Moselia was resting when she felt a kiss on her forehead...

Moselia's eyes fluttered open to find Ross's warm smile inches from her face. She felt a flutter in her chest as she took in the sight of him, his hair messy from sleep, his eyes crinkled at the corners.

"Good morning," Ross whispered, his breath tickling her skin.

Moselia's voice was husky from sleep. "Morning..."

Ross's gaze roamed her face, his eyes lingering on her lips. Moselia's heart skipped a beat as she wondered if he might kiss her again.

But instead, Ross sat back, his expression turning serious. "We need to talk, Mosi. About what's going on. The media frenzy, the attention... it's getting out of control."

Moselia nodded, sitting up and rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "I know. I had no idea it would blow up like this."

Zayn appeared in the doorway, his eyes fixed on Moselia with a quiet intensity. "We need to figure out our next move. We can't stay hidden forever."

Moselia's heart raced as she met Zayn's gaze, feeling the familiar spark of connection between them. She knew that she had to navigate her feelings for both Ross and Zayn, all while staying one step ahead of Sophia and the Order. It was a daunting task, but Moselia was ready for the challenge.

Ross's expression turned grim. "We need to get out of here, now. We can't let her catch us off guard."

Zayn nodded, his eyes scanning the room as if searching for an escape route. "I'll check the perimeter, see if I can sense any unwanted visitors."

Moselia threw off the covers and got out of bed.

"there's no need packing our bags, we came out from the forest because we were tired of running remember? This is Erebus research factory, I don't care I'm standing up to her, she must want something, we should meet her even if it's all evil intentions, and end her once and for all, for the main time till she returns, I'm enjoying myself"

Moselia's words were laced with a mix of determination and recklessness, her eyes flashing with a fierce light. Ross and Zayn exchanged a concerned glance, but Moselia's stance was resolute.

"Fine," Ross said, his voice firm. "We'll face her together. But we need to be smart about it. We don't know what she's capable of."

Zayn nodded, his eyes narrowing. "I'll scan the area, see if I can pick up any hidden dangers."

Erebus, who had been quietly observing the exchange, spoke up. "I'll hack into the factory's security systems, give us an edge."

Moselia's smile was fierce. "Let's do this. I'm tired of running, tired of hiding. It's time to take control."

With a deep breath, the group steeled themselves for the confrontation ahead. They knew Sophia wouldn't go down without a fight, but they were ready to face whatever lay ahead.

Moselia decided to spend time outside...

With a perfect disguise so no one would recognize her, she walked around the streets...

Just then she sensed danger, they were people watching her, threats...

She tried playing it cool but it seems they weren't really playing it cool, they started attacking...

"Bastards" I kicked one and sent him flying far as the others came at me and I started running, from street to street

Moselia's heart raced as she sprinted through the winding streets, her disguise seemingly ineffective against her pursuers. She dodged and weaved, her combat training kicking in as she took down attackers with swift kicks and punches.

But there were too many of them, and soon she found herself surrounded. Just as she was about to make a final stand, a sleek black car screeched to a halt beside her.

The window rolled down, revealing Erebus's calm face. "Need a ride, Mosi?"

Moselia didn't hesitate, diving into the car as Erebus floored it, speeding away from the chaos. She looked back, seeing their pursuers give chase, but Erebus's driving skills soon left them in the dust.

Breathless, Moselia turned to Erebus. "Thanks for the save. Who were those guys?"

Erebus's eyes narrowed. "Sophia's goons. She's getting desperate."

Moselia's grip on her seat tightened. "We need to end this. Once and for all."

Erebus nodded, his expression grim. "Agreed. Let's get back to the others and plan our next move."

As they sped through the streets, Moselia's determination grew. She was tired of running, tired of hiding. It was time to take the fight to Sophia...

Moselia's phone rang, it was an unknown number, she looked at Erebus and picked the phone...

"Sophia"

"So you know who's Calling?"

"You're too gullible that's why it's easy" she said...

Moselia's eyes narrowed, her grip on the phone tightening. "What do you want, Sophia?"

Sophia's laughter was like ice. "Oh, I just wanted to let you know that I'm closing in. You can't hide forever, Moselia. And when I find you, you'll wish you had never crossed me."

Moselia's voice was steady. "I'm not afraid of you, Sophia. You're just a coward who hides behind her minions."

Sophia's tone turned venomous. "We'll see about that. You have something I want, and I'll stop at nothing to get it. Erebus, Zayn, Ross - they're all just pawns in my game. And you, Moselia, are the queen I'm going to take down."

Moselia's eyes met Erebus's, her expression fierce. "I'm not going to let you win, Sophia. We'll take you down first."

Sophia's laughter echoed through the phone before the line went dead. Moselia's jaw clenched, her mind racing with strategies and counter attacks. The game was far from over.

As Moselia stepped out of the car, Ross and Zayn approached her, their faces etched with concern. "Mosi, what happened?" Ross asked, his eyes scanning her for any signs of injury.

Moselia filled them in on the phone call with Sophia, her voice firm. "She's getting desperate, guys. We need to come up with a plan to take her down."

Ross nodded in agreement. "I've been working on a strategy. We can use Erebus's hacking skills to gather intel on Sophia's operation, then launch a surprise attack."

Moselia's eyes sparkled with determination. "I like it. Let's do it. We're ending this once and for all."

Erebus, who had been quietly observing the exchange, spoke up. "I'll get started on the intel gathering. But we need to be careful. Sophia won't go down without a fight."

The group nodded, their faces set with determination. They knew the road ahead would be treacherous, but they were ready to face whatever lay in store. Together, they would take down Sophia and shatter the chains of the Order's tyranny.

As they talking schemes Moselia received another call from Sophia...

" I have something good for you"

"And you expect me to believe you or something?" She asked Sophia shifting away from everyone...

"It's about Zayn, you'll be surprised by what you find, you think he loves you?"

I looked at Zayn..

"Stop trying to sow discord if you're Jealous"

Moselia's eyes narrowed as she listened to Sophia's words, her grip on the phone tightening. She glanced over at Zayn, who was watching her with a concerned expression as he was talking with others.

"Sophia, stop playing games," Moselia said firmly. "Whatever you think you have on Zayn, it won't work. We're not buying it."

Sophia's laughter was cold. "Oh, but you will. You see, Zayn has a secret. One that will make you question everything. And when you find out, you'll wish you had never trusted him."

Moselia's eyes flashed with anger. "I'm not listening to this, Sophia. You're just trying to drive a wedge between us."

But Sophia's words had already planted a seed of doubt in Moselia's mind. She looked over at Zayn, wondering if there was any truth to Sophia's claims.

"Zayn, what's going on?" Moselia asked, her voice low and urgent. "What is Sophia talking about?"

Zayn's expression was puzzled. "I don't know, Mosi. I swear, I have no idea what she's trying to say."

Moselia's eyes searched Zayn's face, looking for any sign of deception. But all she saw was honesty and concern. She took a deep breath, pushing aside her doubts. "Let's focus on taking down Sophia, not each other."

just then her phone buzzed with a message..

She saw it was a video, taken this morning from Sophia..

She opened it and tears started falling from her eyes, it was a video of Zayn and Sophia, sleeping together...

"Zayn where were you this morning?"

"No where, I was no where" Zayn Said

"No where?!"

"I didn't go out, well except to buy something" Zayn said...

"You betrayer!" She screamed at him.. Ross and Erebus took the phone and watched the video.

Ross's eyes widened in shock as he watched the video, his face pale. "Zayn, is this...?"

Erebus's expression was grim. "It looks like Sophia's been playing us all along."

Zayn's face crumpled, his eyes pleading. "Mosi, I can explain... it's not what it looks like..."

But Moselia was beyond consolation. She felt as though she'd been punched in the gut, her heart shattered into a million pieces. "Get away from me, Zayn. You're dead to me."

Ross and Erebus exchanged a worried glance. They knew Moselia's anger and hurt could be a dangerous combination.

"Zayn, maybe you should give her some space," Ross suggested, trying to intervene.

But Moselia was beyond reason. She turned and ran, tears streaming down her face, her heart heavy with betrayal. The video played over and over in her mind, a constant reminder of Zayn's deception.

As she disappeared from view, Zayn's face contorted in anguish. "Mosi, please... listen to me..."

But it was too late. The damage was done. Trust was broken, and hearts were shattered.

"no I'm not listening!" She held her head and everything in the house began to shake like earth quake...

She started levitating her eyes glowing blue, before Ross held her

"Moselia!" Ross hugged her and she was able to calm down...

When Zayn tried coming close, Ross stopped him..

"Give her space, Zayn," Ross said firmly, his eyes warning Zayn to stay back.

Moselia's eyes slowly returned to normal, her glowing subsiding as she collapsed into Ross's embrace. She was shaking, her body trembling with sobs.

"I'm so sorry, Mosi," Ross whispered, holding her tight. "We'll get through this together."

Zayn's face was etched with regret, his eyes pleading for forgiveness. But Moselia's anger and hurt were still raw, and Ross knew she wasn't ready to face him yet.

Erebus stepped forward, his voice calm. "We need to figure out what's going on. Sophia's playing a twisted game, and we need to stay one step ahead."

Ross nodded, still holding Moselia. "Let's regroup and come up with a plan. But for now, let's just focus on Mosi."

As they stood there, Moselia's sobs slowly subsided, replaced by a determined look in her eyes. "I'm going to take down Sophia," she whispered, her voice cold and deadly. "And I'm going to make her pay for what she's done."

"and as for you Zayn"

She couldn't look at him...

"Why?" She whispered

Zayn's face crumpled, his eyes welling up with tears. "Mosi, I... I don't know what to say. I was weak, I made a mistake. Sophia manipulated me, she played on my fears and doubts. I never meant to hurt you, I swear."

Moselia's voice was barely audible, her words laced with pain. "You said you loved me, Zayn. You said I was the only one for you. But I guess that was all a lie."

Zayn took a step forward, his hands reaching out, but Ross held up a warning hand. "Don't, Zayn. Give her space."

Zayn's face contorted in anguish, his eyes pleading for forgiveness. "Mosi, please... I love you. I was blind, I was stupid. But my love for you is real."

Moselia's laughter was bitter, her eyes flashing with anger. "Love? You call that love? You betrayed me, Zayn. You broke my trust."

"she manipulated me, with some devices of some sort I can't.. I can't remember, she preyed on my love for you, I really can't remember " Zayn said.

Moselia's expression was skeptical, her eyes narrowing. "Devices? What are you talking about, Zayn?"

Zayn's face was twisted in frustration. "I don't know, Mosi! Sophia had some kind of technology, it was controlling my mind, making me see and believe what she wanted. I tried to fight it, but I couldn't. And then... and then I don't remember what happened."

Erebus's eyes snapped with interest. "Mind control technology? That's a serious accusation, Zayn. If Sophia has access to that kind of tech, we're in bigger trouble than we thought."

Ross's grip on Moselia tightened. "We need to get to the bottom of this. Zayn, can you remember anything else? Anything that might help us?"

Zayn's eyes scrunched in concentration. "I... I remember feeling a strange sensation, like my mind was being pulled apart. And then I saw Mosi, but it wasn't really her. It was like a projection or something. And Sophia's voice, it was everywhere, telling me what to do."

Mselia's face was pale, her eyes wide with fear. "We have to stop her, guys. We can't let her do this to anyone else, but I won't forgive you Zayn, for now, I don't want to see you"

Zayn's face crumpled, his eyes welling up with tears. "I understand, Mosi. I don't expect forgiveness yet. I just hope that one day you can find it in your heart to forgive me."

Ross nodded, his expression firm. "Zayn, give her space. We'll work on taking down Sophia and figuring out what's going on with this mind control tech."

Zayn nodded, his eyes never leaving Moselia's face. "I'll do whatever it takes to make it right, Mosi. I promise."

With that, Zayn turned and walked away, leaving Moselia in Ross's arms. Moselia buried her face in Ross's chest, her body shaking with sobs.

Erebus watched Zayn go, his expression thoughtful. "We need to keep an eye on him. If Sophia's tech is that powerful, we can't trust anyone."

Ross nodded, his arms tightening around Moselia. "We'll get through this, Mosi. Together."