Defenders of Destiny Bk 1: Destiny Begins

Story Time.

Warning ⚠️: This book contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.

"The patients should've been trapped! No guard has security clearance that is high enough for them to access our delivery vans, or even get outside for that matter. So the question that remains is... Who helped them escape? My security system cannot be hacked unless you know the way it works." Magdalene gazed at the few scientists in front of her, all looking nervous and seeming as though they feared for their lives.

All except David.

"Why not check the security logs, ma'am?" David's words caused his fellow scientists to tense as David began to walk forward, coming to stop inches away from Magdalene as he held out his hand to take her tablet.

Magdalene kept her face void of emotion as she handed the tablet to David who immediately began to type something in at a rapid pace.

"Security logs show everyone present and accounted for..." David paused as he turned the screen to show himself amongst a large group of scientists.

"All except, Theo Matthews, Jonah Doyle, and... You... Doctor Banner." David's eyes lifted to the older male for a moment before he began to type something into the tablet once again.

"I was doing something important for Miss Magdalene. You may check the logs if you wish." Doctor Banner's reply seemed to be enough for Magdalene as she waved her hand to show that checking the logs would not be necessary.

"It seems the person responsible for letting them out..." David visibly paused as his eyes widened, slowly turning the screen to show Magdalene the I.D that popped up.

"That's... Impossible. Jonah was... Oh, that little..." Magdalene turned rather quickly, heels clacking loudly against the tile as she began to stomp towards an unknown location.

"You are dismissed." Doctor Banner assured his fellow scientists who all simultaneously released a sigh of relief.

The scientists began to file from the room, leaving David and Doctor Banner alone now as Doctor Banner turned his gaze to David.

"You knew I had an alibi. You never would've said anything unless you knew. You knew what I was to prepare." Doctor Banner's words caused a small smile to creep onto David's face as he pulled a picture from his pocket.

"She can't hurt you. But I would never risk her hurting you... It's better this way. Theo escaped with the rest so he won't be punished. But Doyle... He deserves everything she will do to him. He will never be forgiven for what he did to..." David trailed off as he gazed down at the photo in his hand, running his finger over the face of a beautiful dirty blonde haired woman.

The photo was of David but he was very young, seeming around sixteen years old while the girl next to him appeared to be no older than fifteen. The woman had dirty blonde hair that was pulled into a bun, her green eyes glittering in the sunlight as she smiled at the camera. The two standing with their backs to a beautiful pink rose bush that matched the rose tucked in the pocket of David's white tux.

The girl wore a floor length, slim fitting, satin, dress that matched the color of the roses behind them.

"Ella. She was a beautiful woman... And so kind. I can understand why you did what you did. He won't hurt anyone ever again, David. You made sure of that." Doctor Banner placed a hand on the males shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze as David smiled sadly.

"We'll see. Magdalene isn't exactly the traditional type for punishments... And he's a very valuable asset for her. She could keep him on with some supervision." David muttered as the two began to walk from the room, David tucking the photo back into his pocket as he released a soft sigh.