I'm woken up with a text from Maddox that says to come down to his office. I check the time to see it's about eight in the morning which meant I was late for school. I practically fly out of my bed and race towards the hallway. I run down the stairs and past the living room without acknowledging the people that are in there working. I did see Matteo down there so I'm confident it wasn't a bunch of strangers. I don't know that I would care anyway.
I knock twice on Maddox's door when I get there before letting myself in. He looks up at me from his computer and sends me a brief smile before going right back to typing. I feel my heart tug a little bit but I pushed that down. The last thing my family needed was me making a big deal out of nothing.
I stand there and fiddle with my hands feeling slightly out of place. Why would he call me down just to not acknowledge me? Not to mention I really needed to be getting ready for school.
"Come have a seat Grace," he says, still typing on his computer.
I move further into the room and sit in one of the chairs he has across from him.
"So, as you know we'll be going to Russia here in a few days."
I nod, maybe a little too fast. I really wanted him to let me go with them. Otherwise I would have to stowaway and that never works out.
"You're not stowing away," he says.
I state at him. I thought we'd moved past them reading my mind.
"You'll be coming with us."
My eyes go wide. If i'm being honest, I didn't expect him to say that.
"There are rules though. You'll be staying with Sylas. I mean everywhere. Where he goes, you do. Do you understand?"
I nod. I would listen to whatever rules he gave me if it meant I got to help save my family.
"If he says to leave or to stay somewhere without him you do it okay? And you don't come out until one of us comes for you."
"Got it. Listen to Sy."
"I'm doing this because I think it's going to help us. Please prove me right Grace. This is extremely dangerous and i'm not willing to lose you again."
I nod, a little slower that time. He was taking a big risk but I could handle myself. I think.
All I wanted was to help and if Maddox thinks I can then that's that. I can help them.
"Okay. We're planning to leave in about 36 hours so you'll use today to pack. I know I shouldn't pull you out of school this early in the year but it can't be helped."
"It's alright. I don't really like school anyways."
He laughs which makes me smile. I haven't heard him laugh in a long time.
I feel a little bit lighter as I leave his office which doesn't really make any sense. I should probably be terrified. I mean, i'm going to Russia to save my family from my insane father. It wasn't really the best situation. I'm trying to look on the bright side though. My family is alive and we're going to go get them. And I made Maddox laugh.
I have some pep in my step as I head to the living room hoping to find Sylas. Maddox said to pack but he didn't tell me what I should be packing.
When I get to the living room there are less people in it. Matteo and Carlos seem to be set up at the table with just a few men around to help. I spot Sylas curled up on the couch with his laptop. He's not typing as fast as usual so I take that as a sign that he's not too busy.
I carefully make my over to the couch and plop down next to him. He looks up and sends me a smile. I smile back and flip myself over so I can stare at the ceiling. He just pats my head and goes back to typing.
I remember after a few minutes that I actually came down here with a question. I don't even know how I forgot that fast.
"Oh yeah! Sy, what am I supposed to pack for a rescue mission to Russia?"
He just nods his head to the other side of the couch. I peek over and see a black duffel with my initials on it.
"Oh," I say as I stare at the bag that was pretty much full, "that's nice."
I sink back down into the couch. Maddox had already pulled me from school so now I just had nothing to do. It was a very weird feeling. I kind of just felt.
Helpless.
Like I could try to help my brothers but there's nothing for me to do. I'm just sort of here. I'm more of an annoyance than a help I guess. Sy usually tells me that i'm not an annoyance but he has to say that because he's nice.
I decide to go to my room. Sylas looks at me with a questioning glance but I just point up. I think he gets what I mean cause he just goes back to work.
The first thing I do is send a text to Katie, Lillie, and Lexi telling them that I wasn't sick or dead. They worry about me too much.
They all respond with different levels of concern so I try to assure them as best as I can. It kind of feels nice to know that they care about me.
I know my brothers love me but recently I'd just been feeling it less. It's all because of my father. He's still finding ways to ruin my life even if he's not here.
When we get to Russia I hope Maddox gives him what he deserves. I'm so tired of running and being afraid. I wanted him to feel the way he made me feel. The way he's probably making my brothers feel right now.
A ping from my phone snaps me out of my thoughts.
Mia: I think Mas and I are going to Russia with you
I feel a small smile spread across my face. Something about having my best friends there makes it feel safer.
Mia: Emil And Adrian too, but I think they're going in the building. Mason too. I'll be with you and Sylas.
I text a quick reply and shut my phone off. With Mia's help I knew Sylas and I would be fine.
Hope flooded my brain. We have a really good chance and I'm going to make sure we don't waste it.
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