Take.

Chapter 17

Amy.

"So," I sighed, setting my coffee down and letting the sound grab everyone's attention off their freshly emptied breakfast plates. "how are we suppose to get in, Nicole?"

My eyes stayed on the distracted Nicole, who had barely said a word since we woke up this morning.

"It's simple really." she nodded, downing the last of her coffee and setting it down on the napkin she had been using as a coaster. "We get in, grab Ella and get out."

"Simple?" scoffed Elena, getting my attention as the guys slowly slide into the conversation. "How the hell are we suppose to do that?"

"Well," Nicole pondered, as she glanced over the entire table. "we all know they're after me, and they're not too keen on Elena or you, Amy.."

My eyes shot up at the mention of my name as I played with the last of my oatmeal.

"...but we could play this two ways," Nicole smiled looking between myself and Elena. "we can send El in or you."

"Me?" gasped myself and Elena in unison.

"Obviously," smirked Jake, pretending to know where I was getting.

"Shut up." Mike elbowed Jake as the waitress slide our check in front of Will. 

"That doesn't make any sense..." added Will, shooting a warning look over the guys then turning back to Nicole. "...that's suicide."

Nicole grinned, "Not exactly."

"You better have a bulletproof plan after the other night Black." Elena rolled her eyes and crossed her arms as she leaned back in her chair.

Nicole winked and nodded.

"Look El - we can send you in under the perception that you've gotten rid of me and Amy and you're there to rejoin their line of defense." Nicole started, leaning forward. "The way we can convince them that you've killed me is by giving them this..." 

She drew her wand and sat it on the table.

"Your wand?" Mike looked confused.

"You can't give that up, are you stupid?" shot Jake.

"How are you going to defend yourself?" added Will.

Elena and I just giggled as Elena took her wand.

"Nicole can defend herself with more than just a wand." smiled Elena, setting the wand between her and I. "Now, the only flaw with sending me - is the other night with Draco and Blaise."

"So send me." I piped in.

The entire table just had a quick vibe of shock.

"I'm not scared," I added.

"I know you're not." smiled Nicole, rising a little to slide her wand closer to me. "You're the perfect one to send in any way, El is right she is too high on the suspicion list for her to be sent in...with you, you have the bloody bloodline..." she shifted uncomfortably as I nodded understanding what she was saying. "...that could form some guilt and turn you against me and send you back to your Uncle."

"Brilliant." smiled Elena then she rounded on me with a frown. "I mean - I'm sorry..."

I just grinned nodding, "I understand, it makes sense and you guys can trust me."

Jake's eyes lowered.

Will crossed his arms and looked at Nicole.

Mike's eyes just beamed at me from across the table.