Are You Willing to Trust?

Chapter 27: Sarah

Resting my head against the vibrating edge of the car, I can feel my the exhaustion humming through my body. After the wonderful phone call with Doc, Mama bitch had Victor rushing all over town to last minute events. My anger thankfully kept me fueled for most of the night but as soon as we crashed in Victors living room I was out.

Of course, our late night that didn't prevent Mr. Blackbourne from dragging us out of bed this morning at 5 am to go to the team building course.

Picked up in a large sedan, which I could only assume was North's that he fixed up, Victor and I loaded into the far back with Silas. And here we are fucking on our way.

Green and Blackbourne are talking at the front of the vehicle and the row before us consists of a sleeping Nathan. Kota sits beside him reading something on his phone about the course we were headed toward.

Glancing at Victor who is falling asleep besides me, I gently reach out and place a hand on his shoulder. Meeting those exhausted brown eyes, I motion for Victor to give me his feet. Confused, he shifts a little and I carefully lift them up and put them onto my lap forcing the male to lay out. "Sleep. We have a while before we get there." I whisper and almost instantly the male is asleep.

About a half hour later, we take a left off the highway and a series of back roads later, we were turning down a dirt road that lead to a large building. My eyes focused upon a series of cars sitting out front and I frown. Guess we weren't the only ones training today.

Getting out of the car, I spot North, Silas, Gabriel, Luke, and Sang hopping out of a similar looking sedan. Managing a small smile to Sang, who is quickly scooped up by North, I follow besides Gabriel who is grumbling about the early hour. Headed into the building, I keep my head down as I watch the males head to the front desk to register.

"Please fill out the following paper work for your team. Then you may head in. There are lockers off to the right and the bathrooms to the left." The male at the front desk states focusing on Blackbourne. Watching as the group moves to fill out the paper work, I take out my wallet and hand over my current ID. Surprised, the male stares at me for a moment before taking it and scanning it. Almost instantly his eyes bug out and he turns back to me. "Miss. Black you can head in. Please feel free to contact one of the staff if you would like to participate in any activities."

Nodding, I take back my card and slip it back into my wallet before moving to the lockers. Removing my hoodie, I hang it up in my locker and empty my pockets before the others enter. "Why didn't you need to fill out paper work?" Sang's soft voice floats in the air and I turn meeting her soft eyes.

"As a ghost. It doesn't matter what I write down they cant verify anything. The less paper work revolving around me the better. You have yet to join but its still more of a waver so they don't get sued." I explain walking with her into the bathroom.

Moving into the stall, I pull off my clothing and put on a sports bra and black yoga pants. My scars and my tattoos are clearly on display but at this rate, the group is going to need to get used to them. Exiting, I pull my hair up into a high ponytail and smile as Sang comes out in a pink shirt and black yoga pants. "Ready?" I question as the girl's eyes widen in surprise at my outfit.

"Will you be doing the activities with us?" Sang questions as we exit the bathroom and meet up with the boys.

"No." I state clearly to her. "This if for team building and such. Since I dont have a team, I wont be practicing with you all."

She nods but I spot her teeth bite into her lip and I know she is hiding something. Leaning against the wall, we wait for the others to finish changing, who the fuck says girls take longer?

Ten minutes later we move past the double doors at the end of the hallway and into a huge obstical course. The entire room is filled with different activities. Smiling, my heart starts pumping in excitement as a guide comes over to the group and takes us to the first course. Stepping aside, I watch the guide explain that the team would need to work together to get across a a series of obsticals before making their way over a large wall.

Hearing Blackbourne take charge, I step aside and begin to look at the other activities when his voice calls over to me. " Miss. Black will you be joining us?" His voice makes it a question but I know better.

"No." I state meeting a few shocked faces. "To be honest, as much as I have bonded with a few of you, I have been told that people have gone behind my back to gain more information about me and we need to have a discussion." I look pointedly at Blackbourne and Green before stepping glancing to Sang.

"Make sure to observe them. You can see where they might need you. You might not be trained but use your gut." I smile and she nods determined and I take that moment to move away to a different course.

Stepping up to a multistep course, I look to the stationed guide who steps up to me. "Please wait a couple of minutes Miss. Black. I have a team currently racing." Nodding, I consider moving when a group of guys round the bend of the activity.

"Raven you cheat!" One of the male's yell staring at the muscular one with tattoos. "Going around the obstacles don't count."  Smirking, I shift slightly getting ready to start the activity when I hear a low whistle distracting me.

Glancing over I find the males staring at me and I frown. Turning, I glance to the guide, "May I?" I question wanting to avoid additional testosterone but it is to late since the guide is totally distracted. Just great

"I thought that you said this place doesn't allow you to train on your own. Teamwork is key." One of the boys state slurring the last statement sarcastically and the guide frowns while I can't help but smirk.

That is their motto for sure. Took me four meetings with the owners before I was able to make it as fucking clear as possible. I work alone.

Sighing, I glance to the group of males who have now disrupted my chance to practice. Eyeing the male with the tattoos and piercings, fuck he was yummy looking, I glance toward the others and my eyes instantly zero in on the male standing in the back with dark black hair and matching eyes. Axel Toma.

Smirking, I watch as the male slowly realized who I am. "Sarah?" His voice is as smoky as I remember making me shiver.