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Joining Forces

Lauren's POV

"Here. Dress into this so people do not suspect you are a slave," I walk into Camila's room, setting a dress down on her bed.

"Why?" Camila asks.

"Because we will be going into the town," I said.

"What about Shawn?" Camila asks.

"He will meet us here and I will be giving him a suit too. I cannot risk being caught dining with slaves or confederate soldiers, it will spread and ruin my image," I said.

"Why does your image matter?" Camila asks.

I raise an eyebrow at her and speak, "I am a slave owner. Technically. What would other slave owners think if they caught me dining with some slaves? Or even Confederate soldiers."

"I suppose I now see why," Camila says.

I smile and step out so the brunette can change into the dress.

I walk over to Sir David's study as I knock and step inside. "Has your guys spotted Sir Shawn?" I ask.

"Not yet. I have a suit ready for him," Sir David says.

"Thank you for lending him one of your suits, Sir David," I said.

"We work together to end this slavery. If it means lending one of my suits to a 'slave' I will do it," Sir David says.

There's a knock on the study door then to it being open as the butler steps inside.

"Sir, we have spotted a Confederate soldier on the fields," The butler says.

"Has to be Sir Shawn. I will take care of it," I said.

"Not alone," Sir David says.

"I will take my men with me," I said. I walk out of Sir David's study, calling my men's names.

"Miss Jauregui, what is wrong?" Mr. Somerhalder runs over to me.

"There was a Confederate soldier spotted in the fields," I informed.

"Is it not Miss Camila's brother?" Mr. Efron asked.

"We will find out," I said.

The boys grab some pistols and tuck them away as we run outside and onto the fields.

"Hold it right there! State your name and business here," I raise my voice.

The boys pull out their pistols but keep them hidden, ready to shoot if needed.

"If I were another Confederate soldier, you would have been frowned upon and brought by chains," He speaks.

"Sir Shawn? Sorry, we are just overly cautious. Come, let us get you inside before anyone spots you," I said.

We all get back inside as I lead Sir Shawn down the hallway just as Miss Cabello steps out of her room.

"Shawn! You made it," Miss Cabello hugs her brother.

"Thanks to the two soldiers on Miss Jauregui's side," Sir Shawn says. He pulls away from his sister and takes in her outfit. "You are dressed rather nicely," Sir Shawn smiles.

"If you are going to take her out, you cannot be dressed as 'slaves' would. Especially since I am going with you. I cannot be seen dining with slaves or Confederate soldiers, it will ruin my image and it will cause suspicion," I speak.

"So that means?" Sir Shawn looks at Miss Cabello.

"You will be wearing a suit tonight," Miss Cabello says.