What I Never Told You

Chapter 18: Nikole

When he is done he sits down next to me, "You know there are backup generators right?"

"Yeah, but in case they don't work."

"The only way those things aren't working is if someone tampers with them," Reyna says.

I look at her with a raised eyebrow, "And how do you know that?"

"We were here not that long ago."

I frown at Madison, "So you're saying... If I came here I would have found you alive and not dead?"

"Indeed. I'm sure mom and dad would have stopped you."

I sigh, "So... Can we go over this case now or what?"

Madison gets up, coming back with a box, "I guess we have time."

I open the box and go through the files, "I don't get it," I look over to Cyril, "How did Jack get away if you left him in the most secure place The Academy has?"

Cyril holds out a hand, "Let me see the file."

I hand it to him before looking at Reyna, "No one has been able to get out of that place for years."

She nods her head, "That is why they brought me in. I was able to get the videos back and we found out there are more than we thought."

Madison lets out a sign, "Marlin was able to get in and help him out. Too bad, he shot her once he was at the door."

"There is one thing I don't get though."

"And what is that?"

Cyril puts the file back, "Why us?"

Madison shifts a little, "Why not? The Precious Rose is one of the most wanted spies and daughter of The Academy. The White Knight is the son of the Red Arrow, right hand to the Demon."

I frown, "But why take more information on me than Cyril?"

Reyna runs her hand through her hair, "We were hoping you could figure it out."

"I don't know... We need more before I can piece anything together."

Cyril lets out a sigh, "I think I know someone who can help."

I look over at him, "Anyone but her."

"Come on, Hayden. She is good at what she does."

"Last time I checked she doesn't owe you anymore," I cross my arms.

"Nope, but I'm sure I can figure something out."

"Wait, who is her?" Madison leans on her legs, excited to find out who we are talking about.

"Nikole," I say her name like it is poison.

"I thought you two were friends?"

"Who could ever be friends with, pardon my French, that bitch?"

I look at Reyna, "You run into her?"

"Yup. More than I wish."

I smirk, "You wouldn't happen to be the one that got away, she loves to talk about her."

Reyna looks away muttering under her breath, "Nice to know she still thinks of me."

Madison looks at Reyna, "Wait, what?"

I get up, "Look at the time, I should go make dinner," I grab Cyril's hand and pull him up, "Cyril, come help me."

Before he can say anything I drag him to the kitchen, "What was that about?"