Michael POV
The wind hits my face and I close my eyes and embrace the change. The change that is coming. I'm standing on top of the building where I usually meet Alex, only this time I am not meeting her. I replay my orders and the conversation I had with Scott one of the leaders, wondering what Alex's reaction will be when she sees me in her new world.
"Thank you for meeting me Michael. I know this is short notice" Scott says as he comes to stand a few feet away from me. Scott is a tall man with a good build. His dark hair is perfect as usual and his face set in a scowl. I couldn't imagine Scott ever taking orders the way I do, but then again Scott is not a "normal" man. He is one of the founding leaders and a pure blood. "I will get straight to the point. I have an assignment for you, and only you. I know Alex is in Chicago at the moment, and I didn't expect to have to send another member in however, I feel as though you could lend a hand and help push her assignment along. I need you to imbed yourself, away from Alex but still close enough to report the same way you have been. I need you to get close to Evelyn Johnson and gain her trust. The founders and I need someone on the inside, closer than Alex will ever get with Tobias Eaton". I blink a couple times, and try to understand exactly what he is saying. I understand the words but I can't believe he wants me to do this. I thought Tobias Eaton was the main target, because that would bring down Evelyn. What are they planning? The thought sends chills down my spine.
"Sir, I would be honored to accept this assignment but I have to ask why the change of direction?" I stand taller, trying to make myself look confident, even though I don't feel it. He is a leader after all and he doesn't have to explain himself to me.
"That is not something you need to know, nor ask again Michael" he says and walks a step closer. I nod. He starts to discuss the details of the assignment further, advising strategy on how to imbed myself in their society, what to report on and who to look out for. I nod and retain the information. My mind starts to wander to Alex, and I know she will not be happy with this. Alex hates the leaders and hates that I am their first point of contact for the members and the community. I'm as close a leader as I can be without the title and responsibilities.
"Yes Sir" I say once he finishes. "I will prepare immediately and report to you in a week. Thank you Sir" I say and we shake hands and go our separate ways. I pack shortly after, look over the instructions on where I am to stay and head to Chicago.
Here I am, on top of the building where I meet Alex only now I know the meetings will be different. I think about her face, I see her dark hair, her lips. I can imagine her anger when she finds out I am here but decide to imagine something better. I imagine her running into my arms and kissing me, happy that I am with her, but that won't happen. I can just wish it. Alex hates me and I don't blame her. Ive hurt her in more ways than I care to think of.
I make my way to Chicago shortly after midnight and I know there is no turning back. I have to imbed myself now when everyone is asleep. I set up my room, unpack and familiarize myself with my mission. It is all going to plan. I just hope this can be dealt with quickly so that I can return to my normal life, with Alex. One day I tell myself, one day she will find her way back to you. "Just focus on that Michael" I say to myself and repeat the thought the rest of the night.
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This morning was easy enough. No one looked at me too long. The good thing about the faction system was you could blend in and pretend you were from another faction. No one can know everyone. So I rely on that. A couple of young girls look twice, but that is normal. I'm not an ugly guy, but rather attractive. Tall and muscly. Girls like that. So does Alex, or did. I shake the thought out and wink at some of the girls on my way to the food hall. They giggle and whisper to their friends, their faces turning red. I still got it.
When I enter the hall I look around and it is buzzing. People are everywhere, voices loud and soft echoing around me. I try and remember what Alex said, where she usually sits. I need to see her and tell her I am here, but not in an obvious way. I need her to know, and I need to see her new life. Alex mentioned she sits near a back wall, close to the leaders. I scan the hall and find the leaders table instantly. Everyone is eating and engaged in a friendly discussion. Typical and safe. I scan around to find where Alex would place herself, enough to hear what is going on but safe enough to be out of eye line. Not to draw any attention. I spot her, like a lion spots its prey. She is sitting on her own and picking at her food. She looks happy. I'm confused. She said she hated this place. I make my way over to her and sit across from her, folding my arms over the table. She looks up from her plate and I see the change in an instant. She looks at me like she can't believe her eyes, and I see the fear register. She doesn't look around so I slightly nod to let her know its ok. I am meant to be here. She swallows and takes a sip of her water, no doubt deciding what to say.
"What the hell are you doing here Michael?" she says under her breath while looking back down at her plate. To a bystander we look like two people who are using the same table. They can't see her body angle towards me in defence or my body angle towards her in lust. I think about how I would love to reach over and touch her hand, or her face. My eyes look over her and naturally her collarbone and chest catch my attention. She is wearing a tshirt which shows off her beautiful frame. She is beautiful, but I can't let her see it. I compose my thoughts.
"I'll meet you at midnight, in your room. I'll tell you everything then. Its not safe now Alex" I say and crack my knuckles. She takes a deep breath, but I can see the rage. She hates this. She turns her head slightly and looks past my shoulder. Only for a second, but enough to catch my attention. I turn my head and see Tobias Eaton watching us. He looks at me, the way a human looks at a fly, and it sends me in a deep rage. I feel my knuckles tighten, my heart rate start to go up and my body start to prepare to attack. I want to hurt him, because I realise something is going on between them. Enough that she had to look at him to see if he noticed me. Me. Like im a problem. She doesn't reply and she doesn't have to. I stand and leave the hall before I do something that could jeopardize this whole mission. As I leave the hall I look back at Eaton and smile slightly, letting him know that if he wants Alex, he will have to get through me first. And not only that, but if he crosses me again, Alex won't be the one to complete her mission of killing Tobias Eaton. I will.
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