The Queen of New Orleans

Chapter 15

Hope woke up the next day to soft breaths against her neck. She felt Scarlett's body pressed to her softly as she snuggled up to Hope in her sleep. Hope was afraid to move. She didn't want to wake the sleeping girl. She struggled to fall asleep last night, she needed as much sleep as she could get after the day she had. Hope closed her eyes, trying to get more sleep until Scarlett was sleeping. Hope woke again later when she felt movement against her side. She opened her eyes as Scarlett tried to untangle herself from Hope.

"Sorry, didn't mean to wake you." Scarlett looked at her apologetically.

"It's ok, I need to get up anyway." Hope smiled and got out of the bed." I make some breakfast. Just come downstairs when you're ready." Scarlett nodded and Hope left her room.

Hope got dressed and headed to the kitchen to make some pancakes. She still couldn't believe that Scarlett was there with her. Hope was relieved that Scarlett wasn't pushing her away. She promised to be there for her, and she intended to keep her promise.

When she finished making breakfast, she heard Scarlett's steps on the stairs. She slowly entered the kitchen.

"I hope you like pancakes." Hope said as she made the breakfast table. Scarlett smiled and nodded. Hope noticed she was in the same leggings and baggy shirt she wore the day before. "Maybe we should go shopping for some clothes today." She said as they sat down to the table to eat.

"That would be nice, thank you." Scarlett said genuinely.

They were eating in silence when Hope's phone started to ring. She saw it was Alex, so she answered it excusing Scarlett.

"You got her?" Hope asked.

"Yeah, we dragged her back to the city. Keeping her locked up."

"Good, be there shortly." Hope hung up the phone.

"Was that about the attacker?" Scarlett asked curiously.

"Yes." Hope said, she didn't even try to lie. Scarlett said she wanted to get involved and Hope was going to let her. She needed to know why her mother was dead.

"So you got someone?" She asked excitedly.

"Yes, looks like we have a lead. How about we take a detour before shopping and question this asshole?" Hope asked with a smirk. She didn't intend to leave her alone just yet and she might just get some closure.

"Yeah." Scarlett answered with her smirk.

Hope and Scarlett arrived at a building outside of the city. It was used for special occasions if someone needed a convincing talk... or torturing. Alex and two other hybrids were there with the girl. Brook was with Rafael and the fifth hybrid was probably watching the compound. The girl was locked in a cell. She was in her early twenties. Hope walked to the cage slowly, Scarlett and the hybrids followed behind. The girl seemed to be scared and when she saw Hope and Scarlett, she seemed to be somewhat relieved. Hope just smirked and shook her head.

"You compelled her?" Hope asked the hybrids.

"No, we thought to leave the fun part to you." Alex said

"Good" Hope smirked, then looked at the girl in the cell. "So you are Amy right? Amy Arnold?" Hope asked.

"Yes, and I have no idea why I am here. These scary men just took me and threatened me. Please, you have to help me." The girl pleaded holding the cell bars tightly.

"You have no idea why you are here?" Hope laughed at her. The girl just shook her head.

"Well, let me help you out then. A werewolf pack was attacked two nights ago here in the city. Did you have anything to do with it? Hope asked casually.