The Alpha The Assassin The Mission (Re-writing/ editing)

73. The Final Transition

Kathryn's POV:

I fill the large silver tub that sits in the middle of the basement floor with water before adding in the bags of ice i gathered from around the property.

She is going to be fine.

I tell myself. Though i cant shake the 'what ifs' that keep popping up in my head. 'what if she doesn't wake up?', 'what if we have to kill her?', 'what if this is a trap?'. My mind is reeling and i can feel a headache coming on.

I need to relax.

Kendall is strong. Days ago i nearly lost her because of some stupid crystal, my brother and father are no doubt more interested in killing her than me, and she has transitioned twice in one night a few months ago. This should be like a walk in the park for her. But still i am worried.

I know well the ancestors do not like her one bit and they could care less if she didnt make it through the transition. Which i can't help but feel as though she is being set up.

I prepare the candles, the markings and bless the bag of salt before making my way back upstairs to get Kendall.

I walk into the kitchen and see Kendall in nothing but her bra and underwear.

"ready?" i ask her. I can sense how scared she is. Her eyes flicker to the basement momentarily as if she was debating whether or not to go.

She says nothing but nods and takes a deep breath before following me into the basement.

when we get down there i start to go through the instructions again with her.

"remember when i tell you, slip your head under water but do not emerge whatsoever. After a moment you should be unconscious from the spell, it will make you weak. But if you aren't pull on this string, it is attached to a bell." I tell her and point at the string in the tub. She again nods but says nothing.

"Are you ok?" I finally ask her. She gulps and looks at me with a scared expression.

"No. Im not" She answers honestly.

"Truthfully i am terrified. I dont know what to expect or if this will even work." She says in a strong voice. I know she is trying to act strong but it is nice to see her being open about her feelings.

"But shit happens" She chuckles sending me a smirk but her smile doesn't quite reach her eyes.

"You got this Ken." I try give her some confidence, and i think it worked. I watch as she shakes off her nerves and makes her way over to the tub.

Kendall's POV:

I shake my arms and crack my neck before stepping into the freezing cold ice bath. I quietly hiss at the temperature and a sharp intake of breath is heard from me as i slide in till its above my shoulders.

Shes right, i got this. I am Kendall Costanova. This isn't the craziest thing iv'e done. Iv'e jumped from planes, and work as a damn assassin. I. Got. This.

I attempt to reassure myself. It doesn't help much but it does enough.

"You ready?" Kath asks me once i have settled in the temperature a bit. I look at her and nod.

"yeah" I breathe heavy to equalize my temperature.

"Lets get this over with" I say.

Kathryn nods before standing and grabbing the bag of salt. I watch as she chants and begins to make the protected circle with the salt. My anxiety starts to peak as she finishes the circle and begins the ritual chant.