Idris Institute

Chapter 51

He didn't say a word. He just kept on walking. He then took me to a garden. He took me to the staircase there. I looked at him. Then midnight hit and everything in the garden came alive. It was so beautiful.

I turned to look at him. We didn't have to speak. It was like we both know what the other one was saying. He then leaned down to me. Gave me a kiss. I kissed him back. The kiss was sweet and then turned to passionate and what made us stop was when we heard a bird. We looked over to where the sound was coming from.

"That's Hodges' bird. We should be going he won't be that far behind." Jace told me.

We then left the magical garden. He took me back to my room. I leaned against the door frame. Jace standing right in front of me.

"I should let you get some sleep then." Jace said still holding onto my hand.

"I have never been more awake until now." I told him truthfully.

"Same here. But we have a big day tomorrow. We have to try and get some sleep." Jace told me.

"Fine. But one question before I go inside my room." I told him.

"What would that be?" He asked me.

"You brought up Hodge's name up earlier. Is this the same Hodge that is an ex circle member?" I asked him.

"Yes. But I can reassure you that he has changed and learned from his mistakes." Jace told me.

"Okay. I was just wondering." I told him.

"Well, if that is it. This is where I say good night and we go our separate ways." He told me.

"Yes. Good night Jace." I told him.

"Good night Clarissa." He said giving me a kiss on the top of my head before heading to his room.

Did he just call me Clarissa? My mom doesn't even call me that. Oh, he is going to get it for that one. I went into my room. But I couldn't sleep. I had to many things going on in my head.

When the next day came the sun was shining in my room. I must have fallen asleep throw my thinking. I was thinking everything over about Hodge. I don't know if I can trust him yet. I don't remember seeing there when we first arrived. So, I don't know.

I went down to get some breakfast. I really hope Izzy isn't in that kitchen cooking. I was about to enter when Jace stopped me. He looked behind him and then said,

"It's not safe to enter in there."

"Oh my. I thought she won't do it right when we get right back." I said.

"How about we go out to eat? My treat." He told me.

"Deal. Where is Simon? We should try to save Alec and him before Izzy gets to them." I told him.

"Oh, Simon is already a goner. I don't know where Alec is. Let's just hope he is smart enough to stay away." Jace told me.

"Poor Simon. We must try to save him. We can't just leave him." I said.

"Yes, we can. We are. Someone must be the dead man for Izzy. Also, he is taking one for the team." Jace said.

He took my hand and we then left before Izzy spots us. We then ran into Alec and Lydia. Alec stood when he saw us. He then asked,

"Where are you guys heading to?"

"Going to get something to eat. Save yourself before she finds you. We already handed over Simon." Jace told him.

"Izzy is making breakfast again?" Alec asked.

"Yup." Jace answered him.

"Do you want to join us Alec? It's Jace's treat." I asked him.

"Sure." He said.

"What is wrong with her cooking? She can't be that bad." Lydia said.

We all looked at each other. How do we put this to her? I know Jace wants her to find out the hard way. But my mom taught me better.

"Well, we all do love Izzy. But let's just say she has good skills and bad skills. Cooking is one of those bad skills. If you want to take that chance, then go ahead. But I did warn you." I told her.

We then headed out of the Institute. I know we were not going to take that chance. But we were not going to ask her to join us either. Because I want to talk with Alec about something. I don't need her to over hear it.