CHAPTER TEN

FIONA'S P.O.V

It's been two whole days since I heard the boys talking in their office, two whole days of me wondering who these Rogues are, two days of me finding out nothing.

I let out a deep sigh as I stand up from my bed. I've been laying on it for 2 hours now and I still haven't figured out what to do. My head hurts from thinking so much, and my heart feels heavy in my chest.

I know that Mikhail has found out something from that Alpha Daniel he mentioned, whatever it was, it wasn't good news at all. The way his face looked when he came back that night... I've never seen him look so worried before.

They've been trying to get me to remember things for two days now, I know it has to do with what he found out, it has to do with my people. But how can I tell them that I remember everything? How can I explain that I was never really lost, just scared and hiding?

I don't know what to tell them now. I didn't lose any memories and the only clue I had led to a dead end. I need to find out more about these Rogues whoever they are, I'm sure they have something to do with the disappearance of my people, I'm sure of it. My stomach twists with fear every time I think about what might be happening to them.

The guys know things but I can't ask them without revealing things that should stay hidden. If they find out I lied about losing my memory, they might not trust me anymore. They might send me away.

I've noticed that the guys have been really busy for the past two days, ever since that night when Mikhail spoke to Alpha Daniel. He's been acting strange - quieter than usual, always lost in thought. He's not the only one though. Jace and Mark have been acting weird too, I keep seeing a lot more people in the house and they all keep giving me that look of respect, but now there's something else in their eyes. Something that makes my skin crawl with worry.

Something is going on but they're keeping it away from me and I'm afraid that if I don't figure it out soon then lives will be at stake. The thought makes my hands shake.

Oh who am I kidding? I know that they've probably killed a lot of the kidnapped people if not all of them, I don't wish to admit it but it's the truth. The image of my people's faces flashes through my mind and I have to squeeze my eyes shut to make it stop.

If I don't find them soon then more people are going to die and the guilt will be mine. I can't fail my people now, they're counting on me.

I decide to go downstairs and have lunch. When I got to the kitchen I saw Mary there, her kind face lighting up when she sees me. We exchanged pleasantries and she served me my lunch, but I notice she keeps glancing at me like she wants to say something.

"You look tired, dear," she finally says, her voice gentle. "Are you sleeping okay?"

I force a smile. "Just thinking too much."

She nods and pats my hand softly. "Those boys have been working themselves too hard too. Barely eating anything." Her eyes are full of motherly concern.

That's another thing that I've noticed, the guys haven't eaten with me for these past two days. They give excuses that they're busy with paperwork but I know it's a lie. The way they avoid looking at me when they make their excuses... something is definitely wrong.

After I finished eating I decided to visit the boys upstairs, they've stayed holed up in Mikhail's office for two days now and I need to know what they're doing. My heart pounds harder with each step I take up the stairs.

I walked up the stairs till I reached the familiar door that led to Mikhail's office. I knocked on the door "it's Fiona can I come in?" I ask them, trying to keep my voice steady.

I heard shuffling of feet before the door was swung open to reveal a tired looking Jace. His hair is messy and there are dark circles under his eyes. "Hey Fiona, what brings you up here?" He asked, totally blocking off the door with his large body.

I didn't bother to answer him before shoving him out of the way and entering the office. The sight inside makes me gasp. I'm met with files and maps of some sorts all over the table, papers scattered everywhere like they've been working non-stop. Mikhail is sitting on his chair looking exhausted, and Mark is sitting down on one of the chairs, both of them looking up at me with surprised faces.

Jace immediately enters after me, looking guilty. Mikhail looks up and tries to smile at me but it doesn't reach his eyes. "Hey Fiona, is everything alright?" He asks, but his voice sounds strained.

Although I feel my heart beat spike when he tries to smile at me, I resist the urge to smile back and instead give him a blank stare. I need answers and I won't let him distract me with his charm. His smile drops immediately he sees the look I'm giving him, and I see hurt flash across his face.

Mark looks at me confused, shifting uncomfortably in his seat. "Fiona is something wrong?" he asks, but I can hear the nervousness in his voice.

I don't answer him either but move over to the windows where I proceed to open up the blinds, an action which earns groans from all the guys as Mark covers his eyes with his hands.

"Why Fiona? Do you wanna blind us or something?" Mark asks after removing his hand from his face, blinking rapidly in the sudden light.

Instead of replying I sit down on the chair facing all the boys and proceed to stare at each of them. I want them to feel uncomfortable. I want them to tell me the truth.

"Okay you're freaking me out, are you okay?" Jace asks taking a seat beside Mark who's staring at me as if I've gone mad. They all look so nervous and that just confirms that they're hiding something big.

I sigh before speaking, letting some of my frustration show. "Why have you guys stayed holed up in this room for the past 2 days? What's the matter?" I ask with worry evident in my voice.

"Oh we're just going through some paperwork for our business that's all," Jace says trying to convince me, but his voice wavers slightly.

I look him straight in the eyes which makes him squirm in his seat. "Don't lie to me Jace," I say back and Jace looks surprised, his mouth opening and closing like a fish.

He opens his mouth to talk, probably to lie again but Mark cuts him off this time. "Hey we're not lying we're just taking care of some paperwork," he said looking everywhere but my face, his hands fidgeting with a pen.

I give a short humorless laugh that sounds bitter even to my own ears. "Do you guys really think I'm that stupid? Am I a joke to you?" I ask getting annoyed, my voice rising slightly.

"We didn't do anything we're just working," Jace says again trying to cover up for what they're doing, but I can see panic in his eyes now.

I rolled my eyes. Don't they learn to give up? "No you're not, you guys have been acting strange since me and Mikhail got back from that building," I say, watching as they all tense up at the mention of that night.

"It has nothing to do with the building Fiona, you're over thinking all this," Mark says trying to laugh it off, but the laugh sounds forced and fake.

My chest starts to tighten with hurt and rejection. "Is it me? Did I do something wrong? If you can't accommodate me any longer then just tell me and I'll leave," I say as tears start falling from my eyes.

"Really the guilt card?" Alice asks with a smirk.

"Yes I'll do anything to get information from them," I told her as I focused on the boys in front of me, but part of me wonders if I'm doing the right thing.

Mark looks surprised that I'm crying, his face going pale. Jace looks guilty, his hands clenching into fists, and Mikhail looks like he's about to cry also, pain clear in his eyes.

I almost laugh out loud because of their facial expressions but I manage to contain it and instead I cover my face with my hands and start crying harder. The goal is to make them feel as guilty as possible.

"Fiona please don't cry, it's not what you think-" Mikhail starts but I cut him off, my voice muffled by my hands.

"No I understand, you don't feel safe housing me, I don't blame you. I could be a criminal or something and you're just protecting your people."

"Fiona you're wrong-" This time it's Jace who attempts to speak but I cut him off, removing my hands to look at them with teary eyes.

"No, no, no. I get it and I think it will be best if I just leave, it's not safe for me to stay here when I'm just a stranger to you guys. I don't want to cause any problems for you guys, I'll just leave." I say knowing full well that they won't let me leave, but saying the words still makes my heart hurt.

Right as I stand up to leave Mikhail pulls me back, his strong hands gentle on my arms. I look up at him and sniffle, and I know that my eyes are all puffy and my nose is really red from crying.

He reaches up and wipes the tears on my face with his thumbs, and I just let him. I feel sparks once his hand connects with my face but I ignore it, focusing on the concern in his eyes.

"Fiona we would never do that to you, we know that you're going through a lot right now with being kidnapped and your amnesia. We offered to help you and that's what we plan on doing, we would never send you away so don't ever think like that." His voice is soft but firm, and I can see that he means every word.

I immediately feel a great pang of guilt for playing them especially when I saw the raw emotions on Mikhail's face. The way he's looking at me like I'm the most precious thing in the world makes me feel like the worst person alive.

I knew that he meant all what he said, he would be there to help me figure out what happened. I'm such a horrible person for lying to him.

I smile at him through my tears and nod at all what he said. "Okay I'll stay, thank you," I say in a small voice that sounds shaky.

I hear Jace and Mark let out a breath of relief, their shoulders sagging. Jace talks next, "You don't have to thank us Fiona, we're your friends and that's what friends do."

Friends, they thought of me as a friend. The word makes my heart warm and ache at the same time. At that moment I knew that I could trust them, they were my friends and I wouldn't ruin this. These people care about me, really care about me, and I've been lying to them this whole time.

Mikhail was about to say something when he stopped suddenly, and I watch as his eyes glaze over in a strange way. Jace and Mark's eyes do the same thing at the exact same time. It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen - like they're all looking at something I can't see.

After a few seconds they all looked at me and one thing was obvious, they were angry. Really angry. Their faces have gone hard and cold in a way that makes me take a step back.

"Fiona you need to go to your room right now, stay there until we come get you," Mikhail said calmly, but there's something dangerous in his voice.

I was about to ask what's wrong when I suddenly heard screaming and... growling? The sounds are coming from outside and they don't sound human at all. I looked at the guys with wide eyes but none of them seemed surprised at all, like they were expecting this.

Something was going on outside and it wasn't something good.

Whatever is making those sounds... I don't think it's human.

Something is happening outside, and it isn't good.