Innocence Lost

Chapter 59

Tomorrow I needed to start my life over; a clean slate. One that didn't include Eric Coulter. I was actually surprised he didn't follow me since he's used to always getting what he wants.

As I got off the elevator I saw Four waiting outside my door.

"Kate" he greeted me.

"Four. What are you doing here?" I asked curiously.

"I wanted to see if you were okay and if you needed anything" he asked sincerely.

"Thanks. I'm fine. I actually just want to be alone right now"

"Sure, whatever you need"

I nodded and proceeded to unlock my door.

"Meet me tomorrow by the back entrance, 4am. We'll go for a run" he said before walking away.

4am?!?!

"Umm. . . okay"

I'm assuming this was his way of trying to talk to me. I wonder what he wants. When I opened my door the girls weren't inside. It was early so I assumed they were still at work. I didn't know what to do with myself. I didn't want to go down to the mess hall, thought I was starving. I'm definitely not going anywhere near Eric. Instead I grabbed a bowl of cereal and sat out on the balcony for a bit. I was so angry and hurt at the same time. A piece of me will be gone forever and I had Jeanine to thank for it. What I would do to that woman if I was alone in a room with her.  And Eric, Mr. Self Righteous. He's been using me from the beginning and like a fool I fell for it.  I should have known better. The thing is I know he's not just going to walk away, especially if getting close to me was part of the plan.

I didn't want to think anymore, I was starting to get a headache. I went to my room and set my alarm for 3:45am before going under my covers.  Fuck this day and fuck Jeanine and Eric.

My alarm startled me when it went off the next morning. I stumbled out of bed nearly banging my head on the night stand.

"Shit!" I mumbled to myself.

I lazily changed into my black leggings and black tank top. I left the apartment hoping I wouldn't wake anyone. When I got to the back entrance of Dauntless I decided to wait for Four outside. He was already outside waiting for me with Damon.

"Hey Kate, sorry I haven't seen you the past few days" Damon said as he approached me.

"That's okay, I know your busy"

He leans forwards and gives me a comforting hug "I'm really sorry about. . . you know"

"Thanks Damon. So what's going on?" I look at Four suspiciously.

"Come on, follow me. Both of you" Four said in a commanding tone.

I didn't like it. He was definitely up to something. We followed him through the city without anything being said. When we near a old abandoned building Four slows his pace to a slow brisk walk.

"What's going on Four?" I ask impatiently.

He still doesn't say a word but motions for me and Damon to follow him into the building. I peak my head inside before entering. Why am I so on edge? Four is standing in the far corner, waiting for us to come closer. I suddenly see a shadow slowly appearing from behind him. I can't make out features; all I see is an outline, but once he steps into the moonlight the blue light casts enough shine on his face for me to see. It's Alaric.

"Kate. Damon" he greets us.

I could feel my blood start to boil in my veins. I didn't want to see him, hell I didn't trust the guy. A part of me believed he is working for the enemy.