The flee of the prisoner

"Mind telling me where are you going?"

I stopped arranging my bag and looked at Stefan who was leaning against the door while his hands are in his pockets.

"Dominic told me to meet him"

I said softly and wore the shoes.

"Since when did the two of you have a communication?"

He stated solemnly, while his arms are folded.

"He sent someone to relay the message earlier. Good thing nobody saw him!”

I can’t believe Dominic will just send his men that carelessly. What if somebody saw him? We’ll both be dead!

"Did he tell you why?"

I shook my head in response and stood up.

"Nope"

I said popping the letter P. I opened the door and went outside.

“I’ll drive you there”

I came to a halt and stared at him.

“why?”

“Just get in the car,” he said with a tone of irritation.

I followed what he said, I went inside his car and he started driving. While on our way there, he explained to me that I’m his responsibility since my cousins told him that his in charge of me today since they’re out. He explained it in a very defensive mode, making clear that he’s not doing this because he cares.

“I can’t believe you’re meeting Dominic, without knowing the reason why,” he said while driving.

“Where’s everyone anyway?” I asked to diver the topic because I feel like he’s going to scold me again.

“Your girl cousin is in the coven while your other cousin and your wolf friend are taking care of something… they said something about a prisoner who escape”

My eyes widened with what he had said. “Are you referring to Francis??”

He's one of Dominic's men, and in exchange for Stefan's address, we provided him a tip on where the werewolves are keeping him. There's a part of me that hopes he's not the guy Stefan is referring to.

"Yes"

Stefan answered without looking at me. I sighed; I feel like the whole world just fell on my shoulder.

"You let him go?” I asked in disbelief.

What if the whole werewolf community found out what I did? Will they persecute me? Or worse kill me???

"Of course not, why on earth would I do that? The deal was only to tell Dominic where he is located."

I was able to breathe a little bit with his answer.

"Obviously, Dominic send his men to rescue him. Dominic may look evil but he cares for his men”

I feel sorry for Herone.

When we arrived at Dominic’s bar, as usual, we were greeted by deafening noise and non-stop glares from the vampires. I think I will never get used to those stares. When we entered Dominic's office, the noise subsided as well as my nervousness.

"Oh I see, you're with Stefan"

He smiled at us and poured wine into the glass.

"I didn't expect you to be with him so I only had two glasses ready anyway I'll just get one for you"

Did he really just call me to have a drink with him?

"What do you want Dominic?" Stefan asked.

"Well, I just want to thank Ms. Salvador for keeping her promise."

He quickly reached next to me and handed me the glass he had poured with wine.

"I'm sorry but I don't drink"

Dominic was about to speak but he suddenly stopped and lowered the glass of wine he was holding.

"What the hell was that?"

I fixed my gaze on Stefan. They both remained silent and appeared to be listening to something. Their expressions indicate that something is up.

"Looks like we have a company"

Dominic smiled sweetly at me while I frowned. I looked at Stefan, asking for an explanation since they were only the ones who could understand each other.

"Your wolf friend is here"

Stefan stated. I cover my mouth with my hand in shock.

Herone’s here.

“They can’t see me here”

I started to panic. If they found out that I’m negotiating with Dominic, I will lose him for good, and now is not the right time to lose an ally.

"Aren't you going to do something?"

I asked Dominic, who seemed to be calmed for someone who is under attack.

"It's not like we're at war babe, chill."

Chill?? How could he tell me to chill????

"Well, at least suggest something on how we can escape here without being seen"

He should be grateful and help us instead of just sitting there while drinking his wine, like he’s enjoying what is happening.

He finally stood up and handed me a hoody jacket to me.

"Wear that and use the door upstairs."

I took the jacket and put it on as well as the hood to cover my face then we went upstairs. While running away I stop for a bit and looked at the wide glass window where I can see what is happening down there. Herone was here and he was one of the ones in front. The vampires also clustered together and both seemed to be ready to fight, anytime.

What have I done?

"Let's go!"

I turned to Stefan who opened the door. I nodded and ran out. I looked around, so Dominic's room upstairs was connected to the adjacent apartment building. We proceeded softly along the apartment corridor, where no one was there and it was quiet. We came out the back door, and I was surprised to see a man waiting for us. His eye color turned green and that's when I confirmed that he is a werewolf.

I groaned when I spotted Stefan behind the werewolf and he snapped his neck in a flash before I could think of what to do.

"Oh my gosh"

After the werewolf fell, Stefan immediately pulled me away and we got in his car.

"Is he dead?"

I turned to Stefan who was starting the car's engine. I started biting my nails with nervousness.

"No"

I breathed a sigh of relief at what he said.

I just hope nothing bad will happen to Herone…

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