Darn Stupid Brother You Are by Mairee

Chapter 110

(Thomas's

POV)

I had faced down armed men in alleyways, infiltrated some of the most dangerous organizations, and stared death in the face more times than I could count. But none of it, none of it, compared to the sheer weight pressing on my chest right then.

The hideout was dark, and the air was thick with tension as we gathered. Angel's voice had been urgent when she called the meeting, and it was clear everyone felt the shift.

Angel stood at the head of the group, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. Hendrix stood beside her. He was quieter than usual but radiating an intensity that could make anyone flinch. Hande, Eddie, Bundah, Charlotte, and Dilara sat scattered across the room, sharing the same confusion and concern I had.

But Cylan wasn't there.

"Where's Cylan?" Angel asked.

Nobody answered.

My stomach churned. My pulse pounded in my ears. I couldn't keep it from them any longer.

I cleared my throat, and the sound felt too loud in the heavy silence. "I need to say something," I managed, though my voice broke slightly.

All eyes turned to me.

"I need to tell you all the truth. About me. About why I'm here."

The words tumbled out. They were unpolished but the truth. "My name isn't Thomas Allen. It's Thomas Mitchell. I'm an undercover operative. I was sent here to investigate this center and expose its illegal activities. The disappearances. The experiments. The lies."

I paused and let the gravity of my confession sink in.

"I lied to all of you. I created a persona, someone you'd trust, because it was the only way I could get close enough to uncover the truth. I never wanted to hurt any of you, but the truth is... this wasn't just about survival for me. It was a mission. And I'm running out of time."

My gaze shifted to Angel. "I told you earlier, Angel. I'm here to take down Dr. Joe and expose everything he's done. But I can't do it alone. I need your help. All of you."

The silence that followed was suffocating.

How are we supposed to trust anything

words hit like a slap, but

you're here to help? That all of

I know I've lied, but I swear to you, I'm on your

about that? Because it feels like you've been

tension rose, and so did their

Angel snapped. "Let him

deep breath,

the center of it all. But he's not untouchable. I have information-leads and weaknesses in their system. If we work together, we can bring him down and get

reserves only for me. "You

don't expect you to trust me. But I'm asking you to try. We don't have

"You're damn right we don't have time. And I don't trust

The tension snapped.

Pain exploded, and I stumbled back, raising my

in, wrestling him

yelled whilst struggling to hold

fury in his eyes. "You lied to us! To her! You're just another manipulative bastard playing your own game!" Angel's voice cut through the

Everyone froze.

her gaze fixed

she said. "But we don't have the

a little understanding in her eyes.

done... it'll take time to forgive. But our days are numbered in this place. And if you're

The door burst open.

presence was a shock to

are you doing here?" Hande

the first time, Ava didn't fight back. She didn't throw a snarky remark

to talk to you," she said

Every set of eyes

her arms, glaring. "No. You don't get to catwalk in here like you're one of

"I

"Why

shaky breath. "Because I can't do this anymore. I can't keep lying, keep being part of what Dr.