Washington DC
Grace has been sitting on a bench after she told them all that she knew about Ronin a.k.a Peter Cole, but then she didn't tell them about the Slayers, to her it was something she has to keep a secret. If they know anything the Slayers will eventually hunt them down one by one and she can't let that happen. She lazily kicked her legs back and front as she stared at Amber who was having a serious conversation with Mr Brooks and some other people werid Samuel wasn't with them. As she kept on staring Amber turned and their eyes met, for a reason Grace could see sadness in them. What did they talk about that made Amber look so troubled?.
Amber eyes refused to move, she felt like a hole has been created in her heart. She couldn't believe that her foster parents will want her out of Washington. And that they couldn't wait it has to be today!. Many thought ran in her mind, what if Grace gets hurt? what if she doesn't like her new family? what if she is in danger?!. Frustration boiled in her blood as she almost tugged her hair, why didn't Samuel tell her about this?! he knew about this... there is no way he could not know!.
"Amber.."
"Why are you doing this?!!", She snapped turning to face Mr Brooks, "She is just a child!!".
"Yes I know. But the government already approved it, there is nothing I can do to help. Yes Grace is a extraordinary kid but don't forget who her parents are. The secret about her and her history is to dark to be revealed, I know you know that but that girl there doesn't know a thing that is why I support it. It is better if she leaves the country, it is better that way. So that she can forget about her family slowly and heal from the pain", Silence followed his word, Amber felt like his explanation had silenced her, no matter how hard she tries it seems there is no good statement now. No she can't give up, she really can't.
However, Grace continued to stare at Amber even though her back was facing her, she couldn't hear a thing she only continued to stare at her through the glass wall.
"What do you think they are saying?".
She turned looking up to the man beside her, "I don't know",She answered being honest.
A smirk played on Samuel lips, "Really?".
Grace moved her eyes to Amber who was standing still like lightening had struck her, "What is happening?".
"I don't know. But I think Amber is against your foster family".
Grace could only look at the two couple sitting at the far end of the office, her eyes narrowed between them. She didn't see anything bad in them but she didn't understand why Amber was against it the only thought that came to her mind is maybe Amber was to adopt her. Nah, she shook her head pushing that thought away.
"I wiil not allow it!!!"
Grace almost jumped from her seat, her eyes widened in surprise who knew Amber has this kind of strength to yell at the top of her voice. While Grace was busy staring at Amber, Samuel sighed as he glanced at the screen of his phone. He has been waiting for Aries text or even call but nothing, he wanted to inform her about this situation if Amber continues to argue about this Grace will never leave the country. Finally his phone vibrated so he walked away answering the call.
"Hello?".
"Looks like I have to tell you to stop sending me a million text messages Sam. Just send one".
"You knoe what's happening right?"
Aries looked at the screen with a irritated expression, 'He has been sending me a million text about the damn child, didn't he read what he typed?'.
"Are you still there?".
"Yes", She replied placing the phone back to her ear, "They won't allow her to leave Washington yeah I get it. That's why I'm telling you to do something".
"Something?, no absolutely a capital letter N O. I can' t and I won't".
Aries sighed, she hates this situation the most it's like someone is trying to be an obstacle to block her plans. Of course she has a plan for Grace but that obstacle is ruining it.
"Tell that partner of yours to accept the fate. I know how manipulative you are".
Samuel sighed, there is no way he can avoid this. He exhaled and inhaled sharply trying to calm his boiling blood.
"Fine I'll do it.", He ended the call, returning back to Grace. When he saw her Amber was already talking to her, looking like a caring mother,"Hey, what happened in there?".
"Grace is leaving for Washington tonight".
"...."
Samuel lost it, so fast? Amber accepted it so fast?.
"Are you sure?"
She nodded, "Yes I'm sure. We have arranged everything all you need to do now Grace is to talk to your foster parents and get to know them".
Grace eyes moved from Amber to the two couples who was looking at her with bright smiles. When she looked away their smiles fell, Grace just acted like they just didn't exist.
"I'll talk to them, if that makes... you feel better".
"Yes, it will", Amber replied encouraging her to meet the two lovely couples who were anxiously wait to talk to her.
Grace sighed secretly before walking to the couples who smiled widely. As Amber watch her she felt her heart squeezed.
"Samuel I don't know but something isn't right", She said hugging herself.
"How?"
"I'm feeling if we let her go... something might happen to her. This feeling is to strong for me to handle. I haven't felt like this since my families death... but.. but now I'm feeling like she... she might end up like her parents".
Samuel was felt speechless for a moment, his eyes travelling from Grace to Amber. Both of the have gone through thesame thing but by that time Amber was nineteen when her parents were murdered front of her and since then the feeling of danger as always been in her heart. He know this to the spot where she could break down if it becomes too much for her.
"I'm sure nothing bad will happen to her. Just fight those feelings Amber", He said moving closer to her, he can't allow her to break down.
"I can't fight them it's too strong. It's making my head go crazy".
Samuel eyes instantly went wide, he grab her hand and drag her away. He can't let that happen, he has so much on his hands. Over his dead body will he allow her to do something crazy! and Aries will hunt both of their lives forever.