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This couldn't be happening. Out of all the people in the world it had to be the ones I tended to avoid?

I looked down at the list again to read the rest of the names. The other three names had to be their siblings. I sighed and turned back around to go find them. I didn't have to look long because they were standing by the bike rack looking in my direction. I walked over and sighed.

''Follow me if you will. We don't have much time and I am most definitely in a rush.'' I said

''Wait, why should we follow you?'' said Logan.

''Explanations will be later, right now I need you to find your siblings and follow me to the car.''

I guess they knew I wasn't messing around and quickly went to find their siblings. They too were confused but knew better than to question me. I led them over to our limo and heard their gasps as they saw it.

''Is that your car?'' they said in awe.

''Yeah, it is.'' I blushed. I should be used to it now but it always made me uncomfortable when people realised how wealthy my family and I really were. ''Please get in, we don't have the time to question everything.''.

They quickly entered the car and we sped off towards my house so we could pick up our belongings. I went to go get all our luggage, after all, I was stronger than your average human. I ran inside and grabbed the pile of suitcases and bags inside the entryway. I walked out, locked the door, and walked to the trunk of the limo. I threw the luggage in and locked the trunk, and took my seat in the car.

I felt the car pulling out of the driveway and watched as we drove farther and farther away. I looked away and realised that they were all staring at me, making me feel uneasy. I finally gained the courage to question them.

''What?'' I said self consciously. Had I done something wrong?

''H-how did you carry all that by yourself? I mean, no offense, but you're tiny!'' exclaimed Hayley, Ben's older sister.

Man, I forgot all about that. I had gotten too comfortable being isolated with only my family. ''In all due time, you might get some answers.'' I said cryptically. They must have been frustrated with my response but it was better than overwhelming them with the truth so soon, and I loathed lying.

''I think we're owed some answers right now! We've chosen to trust you and get in this car with you, I think we should know why!'' cried Ben.

''Listen, I understand that this a whole new experience for all of you, and I know you must be feeling scared, confused, worried. I get that, I really do, but this is something completely unrelated to your situation and it is mine to share. I really meant it when I said that you might get answers soon.'' I tried to soothe them and try to make them feel more comfortable. I was really good at reading people but I had been alone too long to understand their emotions. Thankfully, they accepted it and left me alone for the rest of the ride.

All too soon I felt the car stopping. I opened my eyes and looked out the window to see our mansion. I couldn't wait to get into my room and get away from all these people, I could feel the energy draining from me slowly but surely. As we all climbed out of the limo I heard them murmuring in awe and delight about our mansion. I walked over to the front door and unlocked it using my key. I smiled as I saw Robert, our head butler waiting at the staircase with the rest of the staff behind him. I really had missed this place.

''Hello, Robert. I trust that everything is ready for our guests?'' I greeted the rest of the staff with a bright smile and a nod.

''Indeed Miss. All the rooms have been prepared and are ready for use. I made sure nobody entered your quarters Miss.''

''Thank you, Robert. If you could please get the luggage from the limo, that would be appreciated.''

He nodded as he walked out to the car along with two other members of the staff. I turned around and saw everyone crowded behind me. Guess it was time for the tour. My mom walked up and started her spiel about how they were going to stay here and how all would be explained tonight at dinner. I zoned out as I thought about the recording studio on the second floor of my room.

''Raina!''

I jumped, ''Yes, mom?'' Everyone was looking at me and I felt my cheeks flush.

''It's time for the tour, you're helping out today, remember?''

''Yes, I do. Let's go everyone.'' I took a deep breath before leading everyone through the house.

They hesitated, then decided to follow me. I went around the first floor, showing the kitchen, the living room, dining room and two guest rooms. We went down the stairs to the basement and showed them the game room and laundry room. I quickly explained that we had a staff that cleaned for us, while we cooked. We went to the second floor and I pointed out my parents' room, and my sisters showed them each of their rooms.

I could tell they were overwhelmed by everything, so I called Robert to bring some drinks and snacks to the drawing room on the second floor. We went inside and I invited them to sit. They sat together on one side of the room while my family sat on the other. I sat off to the corner by the window. When Robert came with the food and drinks I thanked him and told him to take the day off along with the rest of the staff. Robert smiled an understanding smile, thanked me and left, softly shutting the door behind him. He probably knew I was feeling suffocated with all the people.

''Why are you letting Raina boss everyone around? Sorry if this is intrusive but we're going to stay here after all, I think we should know some things.'' Ben asked my parents. I sighed, I was hoping they wouldn't notice that.

''Well, the house is in Raina's name and so the staff are under her care. Therefore, it is her right to do what she wants.'' my dad explained hesitantly. He knew I liked to keep my life private but he also knew he had no other choice without it looking suspicious.

''Wait- how is it under her name?'' asked Sam.

''Raina's boyfriend bought her this house and put it under her name.'' my mom explained curtly, putting an end to the conversation.

I guess they were too shocked by the fact that I had a boyfriend and that he had bought me a mansion to ask more questions. No need to tell them he was more than a boyfriend. Every so often I would feel a curious gaze on me but I ignored it the best I could. When they had finished we continued up to the third floor. I showed each of them their rooms one by one. I could tell they were shocked by the size of the house.

''And that concludes our tour, you can do whatever now. Dinner is at 8 sharp.'' I told them. My family retired to their rooms but everyone else just stood there.

''You can go to your rooms if you want now.'' I was uncomfortable with their stares on me. They all started to head towards their rooms when Ben and his friends stopped. They whispered between themselves before they started to head towards the staircase that lead to the fourth floor, my quarters.

''Stop! You can't go up there.'' I shouted. I never let anyone up there without my permission, not even my family.

''Why? You said we could do anything we wanted, and we want to know what's up there.'' Jack stated.

I hesitated, but eventually decided it was better to let them know to prevent any future confrontations. ''You're right, I did say you could do anything you wanted. That wasn't a lie. The only exception to that is up there. That staircase leads to the fourth and fifth floor, my quarters. Please do not go up there without my permission.'' I pleaded with them to understand. They nodded and backed off and I walked up without a glance and locked my door.

I sighed, this day had been terrible so far. I threw my bag onto my bed and slipped my shoes and socks off. I walked up the stairs and into my recording studio. I breathed in slowly, finally I was home. I walked over to my keyboard and started playing my newest composition. I lost track of time when I was in here, it was so peaceful and quiet. I decided to record a cover for my channel on YouTube. I immediately chose to sing In My Blood. I recorded the melody on my piano and guitar, and then I sang. I listened to the track and decided to add some harmonies, tweaking it until I thought it was perfect.

I had silent tears running down my face by the time I had finished, the lyrics hit me hard. I was so emotionally and mentally exhausted, I felt so drained and I knew I needed more sustenance for dinner tonight, something stronger. I sighed and trudged downstairs to lay on my bed. I just needed to relax for a while. I closed my eyes and cleared my mind.

I woke to knocking on the door. I looked at my clock and saw it was ten minutes past 8. I dropped my head back onto the pillow and sighed, I was late for dinner. I freshened up in my bathroom before I opened the door. Ben stood there with his hand raised, ready to knock again.

''I'm here.'' I brushed past him and downstairs to the dining room. I sat down and looked at my plate before getting up to go the fridge. I grabbed two thermoses and warmed them up before walking back to my seat. I pushed my plate away and drank greedily from the first thermos. The thick red liquid cooled the burn in my throat and my energy went up quickly. I finished the first one before grabbing the second one, drinking slower this time.

When I finished I looked up and saw my family looking at me with worry, I knew they were concerned about my diet lately. I folded my legs against my chest, wrapping my arms around them and observed everyone talking over dinner. My sisters seemed to be getting along with Hayley, Nikki- Logan's younger sister- and Sophia- Sam's younger sister. The guys talked among themselves and my parents just watched on happily, sharing their opinion every once in a while.

I sighed as I realised I only had one thermos left, I'd need to go hunting again to refill them. I'd worry about that later, though, right now we had something more pressing to deal with. Everyone was acting as if this was normal, but I could feel the underlying tension and I absorbed some of it to ease their nerves. We had to give them their answers now, I knew they were still anxious to find out what was happening. Once everyone's plates were empty my mom initiated the conversation.

''I know you're all wondering why you're here. My husband and I are going to tell you as much as we can. The truth is, your parents are in grave danger and we are here to take care of you while they are being rescued.''

''What!?'' they all exclaimed.

''My wife and I work for an organisation for, well essentially for spies. When agents go missing someone has to take care of their kids if they have any. That's where we come in. All of your parents went missing last night while on a mission and we were handed this case. They decided to keep you all together since you were all close, we thought it would help you cope with this big change.'' my dad explained further.

''Dad, I think this is a little much for them all at once, don't you?'' my sister Amna interrupted. She was the most fragile of all my sisters, I think. She wouldn't want anyone to be hurt, especially after what happened between me and him. She had been the first to see what could break a person, what could break me. I stifled a sob as I tried to pay attention.

''Actually, Amna? I know they'd rather like as much information as possible. Nothing is worse than not knowing what is happening to your loved ones, trust me.'' I spoke from experience. I wished everyday that I knew where he was. I brushed off her sad stare, and excused myself to my room. I walked out of the dining room and went to the kitchen to grab my last thermos, might as well go hunting tomorrow.

I walked past the dining room on my way back upstairs and locked eyes with Ben. He seemed to be searching for something in my eyes, more answers maybe? I looked away and left the day's events behind me.

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