Chapter 10: A Death Wish

Jaden walked out of the shower and wrapped a long red towel around her. A sudden chill overcame her senses. She smiled.

"It's about time you showed up." She said as she wiped the foggy mirror with her hand.

Standing behind her was a man. His olive skin tone, shaggy brown hair, and muscular stature reflected back at her. She met his green gaze in the mirror.

"I had things to do, people to see." He said with a smirk.

"But of course Thane, all work before play." She teased.

"Now cousin, it's as if you don't know me at all." Thane scoffed.

Jaden grinned.

"Why don't you let me get some clothes on and I'll make us some coffee. I have a lot to tell you."

Thane put his hands up in surrender and walked out of the room.

Jaden quickly put on her undergarments and grabbed a pair of jeans and a blue v-neck shirt. She grabbed her towel and began to dry her hair as she met Thane in the living room.

"So, my mother tells me you still haven't spoken a word to him." Thane said carefully as he studied his cousin.

Jaden's face turned cold.

"Did she also tell you that he hasn't tried to talk to me either?" Jaden questioned coldly.

"Jay...you need to speak to each other. This whole 'I WON'T TALK UNTIL YOU DO' thing is getting really out of hand. I mean how long has it been? Two years now?" Thane slumped down on the couch.

Jaden took the towel and threw it aggressively at the wall.

"Actually it's been two and a half, and it isn't getting out of hand." She muttered as she turned on the coffee pot.

Thane took a deep breath and looked out the window.

"It's a nice place." He said trying to change the topic.

Jaden crossed her arms over her chest.

"Yeah, it's a keeper."

Thane focused his stare back to her.

"Keeper?" He questioned slowly.

Jaden looked down at the brewing coffee.

"We're planning on staying here for a while. At least until the rebellion ends."

Thane stood up and walked over to her, shock overwhelmed his features.

"Until the rebellion ends? That could be years! Jay tell me your not agreeing to this? You're putting yourself in the middle of a war zone!" He yelled.

Jaden didn't move.

"It's my orders." She said refusing to meet his eyes.

"It's suicide." Thane argued.

He ran his hands through his hair and huffed.

"I can get you out of this...you don't have to do this." He mumbled.

Jaden shook her head.

"I'm doing this and there is nothing you can do to stop me." Her words came out in a harsh tone.

Thane slammed his hand down hard on the table.

"No! I won't let you! If he knew you were doing this-" Thane was interrupted.

"They killed my brother Thane! They took him from me! I am going to do whatever it takes to get them! No matter the consequences!" Jaden screamed.

"Well death is the consequence!" Thane continued.

"I'm already going to die! I'm next on their hit list! It's just a matter of time until it's my head on that silver platter!" Jaden gave him a striking glare.

She took a breath and grabbed his shoulders.

"I signed my death warrant the moment I left. I am going through with this." She said; her voice growing softer.

Thane gave her a defeated look.

"Besides; I'd like to create a little chaos before I die." Jaden turned away with a sad smile.

"I never understood why they called these things french fries." Chris muttered as he took a fry out of the bright red basket.

"So now you two are going out?" Alec asked confused.

"Yeah, she came up to me and said she was sorry and that she wanted to see me tonight." Logan ran a hand through his blond locks and smiled.

"Wow, you know I can already tell this is going to be a unhealthy relationship. The girls practically bipolar; you could get whiplash from the number of her mood swings." Alec said as he popped a fry into his mouth.

"I think I got whiplash just listening to you talk about her. And don't forget the tail." Chris joined in.

Logan rolled his eyes.

"Oh the tail! What are you going to do when...ya know...she goes all Cujo on your ass?" Alec asked amused.

"Play fetch?" Chris laughed.

"Shut up alright. You two idiots are obviously the wrong people to be talking about this with." Logan stood up from the booth and walked towards the door.

"Hey wait!" Chris yelled after him.

Logan turned around annoyed.

"What?" He asked impatiently

"PetSmart is having a sale; you want me to pick anything up for ya?" Chris smirked.

"I hear they have a wonderful selection of chew toys!" Alec taunted as Logan slammed the Diner door shut behind him.