Chapter 102

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RYN

After Adam left, I followed Sadie into the mansion and there in the luxury living room, I found Lydia pouring herself a glass of white wine. Sadie grabbed hold of my hand and pulled me towards the stairs and as we climbed, my phone buzzed. The moment I saw Theon's caller ID, my heart did a somersault and I took a deep breath before answering.

"Hello?"

"Security said you never came home, where are you?"

"At Sadie's." I answered, glancing at my friend. "Her parents invited me to dinner."

There was silence on the other end.

"Hello."

"Did you get my text?"

"Yeah. You're out of town."

"Yes. I am...securing the cure. You will get it soon."

paused, feeling hope on the horizon of my heart. "How soon?"

"Any moment from tomorrow considering there are no hiccups along the way."

I felt my heart hammer aagainst ribs. "Is it possible to get the cure before the event?"

"I'm sorry, no." He said and my hope deflated. "Is anything the matter?"

'No. Not at all." I blurted. "Carry on and... thanks for everything."

He paused again. "Glad, you are in a better mood. Stay safe and keep me updated on your whereabouts. Understood?" "Yes."

"And one more thing.."

"Yeah?"

ask what he meant, the call ended and I stood at the

by that? To be careful of the Cresswells or just in

PJs hugged my body perfectly, her jaw dropped. "Your

warmed at her

her eyes went round as she leaned closer to me. "I think Adam likes

heat in

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was looking at you. "He really, really, really likes you. You two should

like

own right. I bet his parents will choose a wife for him with the way they are so strict about who their children interact with." "Is that why your Mom was so surprised that

has only been to our house once when my parents hosted a party. He's rarely seen on other occasions or with girls so him being with you is like really surprising." She said, "It's like bringing a unicorn to our house." "Oh."

sure either. Just that they command a lot of

I concluded

although she

got downstairs, I found Lydia sitting on a sofa, cozying up with a man. The way their fingers intertwined and their eyes glowed softly, I could tell they were mates and so in love. A sense of longing formed within me and it morphed into sadness as I watched them. I wish I could have that but I know I can't. Maybe that's why I indulge with Theon because that's the closest

and then it flickered to my pendant and

must be Ryn."

stretched forth my hand to shake him. "Yes

into a hug. "It's so good to finally meet you." He said and my

and beamed down at me. "How

""Fine sir."

He stated, and placed his hand on my lower back as he led me to a sofa. Sitting adjacent to them, I

looked at his wife. "Yes we have. We knew you as a little girl. Your father sometimes

my seat. "You're a scientist too? Can you please tell me more?

his wife again. "Your father was a genius. He worked with us to secure a cure for mutants. When it came to science and the anatomy of

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was a

his words. My

called his attention.

yes." Mr. Cresswell said, rising to his feet. "Be right back." Then he went out

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