We Meet Again

Twenty-four

(Rose)

I laid in the bed with my beautiful Ivy thinking about my cousin and hoped she was okay. There's no way pretty boy would harm her... but I also hope she doesn't get too comfortable.

We still have a job to do!

"What are you thinking about Ro?" Ivy said to me kissing my lower jaw.

"I was just wondering if Beast is alright. She did kind of save my life last night."

"And she's with them now! Can she ever be trusted again?"

"What are you trying to say Ivy? Beast would never betray Scathe. If so, she'd done it by now." Ivy was unaware of the pact me and Raven had to end Slade and this crazy organization.

I just wanted to be happy! I just want a life of my own choosing...that's not asking for too much... right?

"Listen to me Ro. I know that she's your family... but I am too! She never loved you! How could she? You and your father practically destroyed her, then put her back together. How could she be so loyal when she has so many reasons to hate you?" Ivy said sitting on her elbow facing me now.

"I can say the same for you too! We've done the same thing to you. How can you be trusted? At least Raven isn't fucking my dad!" I shot up with anger, knowing I hit a sore spot in Ivy. I stood and walked to the window fully nude with my arms folded across my chest.

"That's not fair Ro! I'm not going to have this fight with you. If I don't sleep with him... he'd kill me because I love you! You know this. You know how I feel about you. Please don't be mad at me. If I don't have sex with him... what will he do to you?" Ivy stood and walked behind me. I considered her words as she wrapped her arms around me.

"I love you Rose Anna Wilson! You know I'd do anything for you." She started kissing my shoulder blades, but my mind started to wonder...

Who can I really trust?

Do I trust the ones that I've tortured for so many years? Is Raven going to back out of the promise we've made together? And honestly, I know I can't trust Ivy! I mean she's a fun lay... but she's very twisted, and a total opportunist!

"You love me huh? Prove it! Prove to me that you love me." I turned to her. She was baffled by my comment.

"Get in the FBI headquarters and kill the informant! Scathe doesn't need any leaks or traitors, then I'll believe that you love me." I said pulling my father's ruthlessness.

"I'll do whatever you ask me to do. I love you Rose." She started kissing me and I fell for her advances.

'Can I trust her? Can I trust Raven?

Believe me, I really want to, but I guess only time will tell.

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(Meanwhile)

(Raven)

I sat for what seemed like hours listening to my best friends laugh, cry, and be silly... and really enjoyed it. It felt like I was 17 again. I loved every minute of it, but I knew it wouldn't last long. I had to stop Slade! I made a promise to Rose. He ruined our lives. I know my father had a big part in me becoming a monster, but Slade was the orchestrator of it all. I can't live happily with my family until this nightmare is over. I pulled the pillow I was holding closer to me, watching my girls, then my son came in from his nap.

"Mommy?" He said rubbing his eyes.

"Hey baby." I stood right up and went after my baby, kissing his head, and walking him to where we were. I pulled him to me as I sat back on the couch, and us girls continued to reminisce.