Unforgiven __ °Avatrice AU°

Chapter 64:

After waiting for around 20 minutes, Dora came to get them, taking back to the investigation room. She made them sit down around the table and looked at them.

-What you're about to hear is not light or easy. If at any given point you want us to stop it, say so. But we need to confirm that this really is Miss Beatrice., said Dora as she mostly looked at Ava.

Ava didn't like how that sounded but nodded, wanting to know what was going on.

-Okay. We're going to play an audio recording that we managed to catch from the factory building. It is very loud and you have to focus to hear what we were talking about. Ava, if any of these noises sound familiar to what you heard when they took you, tell us., continued Dora as she handed every single one of them headphones.

Ava once again nodded, putting the headphones on her ears and then just waiting. She watched as Dora counted down with her fingers. Then came the audio recording. She recognized the printer noises in a split second, knowing that it was the exact same noise she kept hearing the previous day. But that's when she noticed another noise. It was faint and in the background. Ava closed her eyes so she could keep her focus on those background noises. She then started to hear muffled whines and groans. Whimpers. She clenched her jaw, opening her eyes and looking directly at Dora. She kept listening to the tape, hearing louder screams and a noise that almost sounded like a punch being landed on a punching bag. She took her headphones off.

-It's her., said Ava as she held back her tears.

-How certain are you?, asked Dora with a frown.

-I know that it's her. Now are you going to waste more fucking time or are you going to actually do something?! Go! Get her! You know she is in there and she is clearly being hurt! Why are we still here?!, replied Ava as she started to get angry and upset, getting up and slamming the headphones on the table.

Marisa got up and pulled her into a hug, just holding her tightly. The mother looked at Dora, who nodded at her.

Dora turned around and looked at her girls.

-Get ready. We're leaving in 5., said Dora as she watched the girls get up and gathering their chosen equipment and weapons.

Ava was now engulfed in a few different sets of arms, being hugged by her friends and her mother. They knew how hard that tape must have been on her. It wasn't easy for them either. Camila stepped aside and walked out of the room. She walked to the kitchen and sat down by a table, resting her forehead against the table. She then heard someone sit down next to her. She didn't move, not wanting anyone to see like this. That's when she felt a hand land on hers, taking it and holding it. She frowned and looked up, raising her eyebrows when she saw Lilith. The older girl just held her hand, looking at her with a soft expression.

-Ava might need you., sniffled Camila as she looked away from her.

-She will be okay. I'm more about what you need., replied Lilith with a shrug, not letting go of her hand.

-I...I'm scared., whispered Camila as she shook her head.

-I know. I am too. But Beatrice will be okay. They're gonna get her back., said the older girl with a light smile.

-Why are you doing this?, asked Camila, just looking at her now.

-Doing what?, frowned Lilith.

-Comforting me. Reassuring me., explained the younger girl with a shrug.

-I...I care about you. I don't want you to be alone during a moment like this. You also need to be comforted and reassured, just as much as Ava. I know how close you and Bea are. She's like a sister to you. I know that. So, I'm here for you. To comfort you., replied Lilith as she took Camila's second hand as well.

Camila just looked at her with a sad smile, letting a few tears escape her eyes. She leaned up and kissed Lilith softly on the lips. The older girl immediately pulled away, making Camila panic.

-Fuck- Shit. I'm sorry- I don't why- I shouldn't have-, rambled Camila as she moved away from Lilith and got up from her chair.

Lilith got up as well and placed her hand on Camila's shoulder, stopping her from turning around.

-Hey, calm down. Cam, I want this. I do. But-,started Lilith.

-But not with me. I know., shrugged the younger girl.

-Shut up and listen., said Lilith with a frown, making Camila look up at her.

-I want this with you. I've been wanting it for a while now. But you are incredibly vulnerable right now. You are sad and worried about Bea. You are overwhelmed. I want this to happen in the right conditions. When your brain isn't clouded with worry. When you feel okay. Do you understand?, explained Lilith as she didn't break the eye contact.

-That- That just makes me want to kiss you even more., admitted Camila, a chuckle escaping her lips.

-That is very cute. And I'd love that. But not right now. Okay?, replied the older girl with a soft smile.

Camila smiled back and nodded, happy to know that Lilith actually felt the same way about her. Lilith leaned in and placed a soft kiss on her cheek. They then heard yelling in the hallway. They walked to the door, opening, seeing Ava yelling at Dora.

-What do you mean we need to stay here and wait?!, screamed Ava with tears in her eyes.

-Miss Beatrice would kill us if anything were to happen to you. You are staying her., replied Dora calmly as she walked away.

Marisa was holding Ava back, obviously agreeing with Dora, knowing that her daughter was safer here. Dora then turned to Lilith and sighed.

-We're gonna need everyone., said Dora, which confused everyone except for Lilith.

She let go of Camila and walked up to them, taking some equipment and a gun, nodding to Dora.

-Let's go then., replied Lilith as she started wearing a harness and putting her gun in the holster, then putting a bulletproof vest on.

-What just happened?, asked Mary with a frown.

-That is a good question. Lilith?, added Shannon, watching Lilith.

-I'm one of them. Bea doesn't know. I was recruited by the king two years ago to go undercover and infiltrate her friend group. So, I did., explained Lilith as she put a knife in her vest.

-What? So all these years, you've been pretending to be our friend?, asked Mary, not getting it.

-It was all pretend?, added Camila as she tried to hold her tears back.

-No. I am your friend. I am simply also here to protect Beatrice. And you guys. But I never pretended what I felt for you guys. For any of you. I promise. Now we really have to go., replied Lilith quickly as she turned around to leave with Dora.

-Beatrice knows., said Ava with a sniffle.

-She doesn't., replied Lilith with a frown.

-She does. I know she does., nodded Ava with a shrug.

Lilith shook her head, unsure of it but then she joined the other girls, getting in their cars and driving off quickly.

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////A/N: hi there! its been a few days, huh? well, bad news! my finals are next week and then the two weeks after as well! I will be posting some chapters that I already had ready in the meantime so y'all don't have to wait an eternity! gonna do my best to keep up!