Secret Bloodline

Showdown

"I thought nobody knew about this place. How did they find us?" Camila turns to Zayn and Lauren.

"More importantly. What's in the truck?" Lauren says.

"I don't know but I doubt it's good," Zayn says.

"I don't suppose there's a secret tunnel out of here," Lauren looks at Zayn.

"No. If we try to run they'll only see us. So there's only one thing we can do," Zayn says.

"Fight?" Camila questions.

"Now you're talking," Lauren says.

"He's left us no choice. We take them out or we die trying," Zayn says.

Outside, David and Hailee honk the horn of the semi-truck, flashing the headlights.

"Come on, Zayn! We don't have all night," Hailee says.

"It's not polite to keep company waiting," David speaks.

Zayn grits his teeth and walks over to the door, his fists clenched. "Let's do this," Zayn growls.

"Wait, Zayn. Take a weapon," Camila says.

Zayn nods and grabs a chair, smashing it against a wall and leaving only one of its legs in his hands.

"Yeah, like. You can-"

Camila stops talking when the boy throws the stake in her hands.

"You'll need that," Zayn says.

"Me? But what about you?" Camila asks.

"After everything Beckham has done... I'll kill him with my own two hands," Zayn says.

Zayn takes a step towards the door and Camila reaches out, grabbing his arm.

"This may be the last time we see each other right?" Camila frowns.

"It could be possible," Zayn frowns.

"Well just in case. Thank you for everything you've done for me. Your the world's greatest friend. Besides Dinah, of course," Camila says.

"That's oddly sweet, Camila," Zayn smiles and wraps his arms around Camila.

Camila melts into his touch, savoring his embrace before pulling away.

"If we make it out of this, drinks will be on me," Zayn chuckles.

"Holding you to that," Lauren says.

"Same here. I may need one if I survive," Camila smiles.

Zayn clears his throat and walks over to the door with new energy and determination placing his hand on the doorknob. "Ready?" Zayn asks.

"Ready," Camila frowns.

Lauren cracks her knuckles giving Camila a sideways smile, a look impossibly complex and inscrutable.

"No one lives forever," Lauren says.

With that, Zayn throws the front door open and they all step out.

Beckham and Hailee watch the three from behind the wheel of their truck.

"Oh good! There you are. I was worried we would have to smash that quaint little cabin of yours down," David speaks.

"And he still has his pet with him. I kinda hoped they've eaten her by now," Hailee says.

"How the hell did you find me here?" Zayn asks.

"I had El Patron plant a tracker in your arm when you were in captivity in case if you tried something stupid like this," David explains.

"He'll pay for that," Zayn says.