Legacy Diaries: Book 2

Familial Outings

The portal opened up to the backyard of the mansion. Pierce lifted Solar up and brought her to the medbay while Alec fetched Taiga. I accompanied Alec to find Taiga cooking with Vera. Vera noticed us and began to ask about her mom. One look from Alec told Taiga all he needed to know. He asked Vera to continue folding the dumplings as he would be right back. Taiga took the lead into the medbay. He washed his hands before assessing Solar's condition. Alec gripped Solar's hand which caused the veins in his arm to bulge and turn black. Taiga slipped on his gloves before working on her. Byul, Pierce, and I stood there gaping as Solar kept flatlining.

"I'd recommend the three of you leave. Blue should be accompanying Vera right now." Taiga muttered. Alec shooed us out the room, so we went to the living room. Byul plopped down on the couch and put her head in her hands. Pierce plopped down on the couch with a bottle of whiskey. He slouched on the couch and began chugging the bottle. I didn't know what to do so I just awkwardly sat down on a chair. Vera appeared moments later which resulted in Pierce choking on the liquid.

"Where's mom?" She demanded at her dad.

"She's going to be fine-"

"Take me to her!" She commanded.

"I'm afraid it'd be best to leave her for the time being. She's recovering and any spike in her vitals might severely harm her." Blue stated from the doorway. Vera looked at him and nodded. She sat down next to her father and wiped the tears from her eyes. Pierce wrapped an arm around her causing her to snuggle into him.

"I told her I hated her and that I wanted her gone." Vera whimpered.

"We often say things we don't mean out of anger." Byul moved to place a hand on Vera's shoulder.

Vera sniffled before addressing Byul. "I've seen you before... around my house. My mom would sneak out to speak with you thinking I wouldn't notice. I'm assuming you're a kitsune as well. From her own clan too. Why are you so important to my mom? I've never seen her stealthily speak to anyone else." Byul removed her hand and glanced at Pierce.

"She's your mother's personal bodyguard and by default... yours as well. Her sole purpose in life is to keep the two of you safe. Somewhere along the lines though, platonic dedication morphed into romantic dedication." Pierce trailed off with a smirk.

"Wait what?" Vera's head swiveled between Pierce and Byul. Much to my dismay, since I really wanted to see what would've happened next, Taiga announced that Solar would be fine. He stated that she isn't allowed to have visitors for 12 hours. After that, he kindly asked Vera to accompany him into the kitchen so that they could finish making their potstickers. Blue followed the two out which left me in a room with Byul and Pierce. The former was glaring while the latter was smirking. Nicola entered the room with her arm around Alec. Alec took one look at the two of them before ushering Nicola out of the room. If looks could kill, Pierce would be 6 feet under. I can't believe he just told his daughter that her mother was in a-

"Dinner is ready." Blue announced. Byul bolted up and exited the room. Pierce lazily got up and stumbled a bit before walking to the dining room. I'll attribute his actions to a drunken stupor.

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"Do I really have to go with them? Why can't I just stay here?" I whined at my brother.

"Because I have to take Nic to her nail appointment so I can't go. Plus, you also need to do some recreational activities while you're here. It'll be fun." Alec placed his hands on my shoulder before leaving. I groaned out loud and made my way to the garage. Solar, Vera, and Byul were in the back of Pierce's mustang. His arms were crossed as he leaned against his car. I rolled my eyes at him and got in the passenger seat. Because Solar was not 100% recovered yet, Alec persuaded her to stay in LA for a few more days. Solar's additional stay extended to include Vera and Byul. Vera had asked to visit Universal Studios and Disneyland which is the reason we are all packed together in Pierce's car.