Kat POV

I didn't hit the ground, I was caught just before I did, someone had used a wire and we cascaded down the building. As soon as the arms around me had vanished, I turned to face the person, punching them in the jaw. It was a bald man, he was muscley and lean. He looked a bit like an egg.

'You punch well for-'

'Finish that sentence and I'll kick you where the sun doesn't shine' I snapped, he nodded at my fiery nature

'Mr Romani would like to speak to you'

'Romani?' I asked looking around, noticing the white limo at the end of the alley way

'This way Miss Bishop' I followed the bodyguard down the road, my heart fluttering at the chance to meet the Romani. Egg man opened the door for me, I slid in and was engulphed by cool darkness. The door was shut.

'It's nice to see you again Miss Bishop' A deep voice rumbled

'I wish I could say the same thing, but I've never had the opportunity to see your face' He chuckled at my response

'I'm afraid many people are in a similar position to you'

'Why did you want to speak to me?'

'You need to give up with Mr Hale'

'Excuse me?' I heard him take a drink

'Mr Hale will realise soon enough' He muttered

'Do you know what happened to my mother?' I asked diverting to conversation

'She was an extrodinary woman. Pity really'

'Meaning?'

'Her death was avoidable...all she had to do was reveal my identity'

'I still don't understand'

'The magicians have always hated me and my empire, I've crushed the majority of their resources, they were out for revenge...and still are'

'You mean me' I looked out the window

'They have spies everywhere Katerina...some closer than you think' I snapped my head towards him

'Sophia?' I asked

'Guess again'

'Jamie?' I whispered. My throat feeling dry. There was no response from him.

'Your father never gave him the wedding invitation...Jamie found you for them'

'So why would he bring me back to New York?'

'That is something I haven't figured out yet…' His tone appeared annoyed, as if angry with himself.

'What do you mean Hale will find things out on his own?' I asked bringing back the conversation

'I've placed a file somewhere only he would look'

'Who is she?'

'A girl I send to get you back'

'Excuse me?'

'Even I couldn't find you Katerina. I needed you back'

'So Hale's going to be heartbroken all because of me?'

'Hale never loved her...you know that. He'd get over it soon enough'

'Why me?' I asked. There was a short pause.

'You're an extraordinary thief Katerina. I've never met someone so involved in this life as you and your family'

'I ran away from this life though' I snapped

'Yet here you are' He chuckled lightly

'I don't know why I still am' I said looking out the window

'You love adventure. You love the danger. It's what we both have in common'

'I'm tried of these riddles and games Romani...Tell me what you want?' I asked dryly

'Steal this' He slid a folder across the seats, landing next to me. I picked it up, my eyes widened and I laughed

'You must be joking'

'I never joke about these things' His tone was harsh 'Steal, bring back. Done'

'This isn't going to be stealing though!' I blurted

'Make it stealing then' The car came to a slow stop. 'This my dear is where we part ways for now' He said. I nodded and got out of the car. The rain was slowly falling in spits and spats. The car drove away as I took in my surroundings. I was back where I was taken from. I stared at the building. The drapes across the front advertising the exibition blew softly with the little breeze that was in the air.

'Kat?' I turned to see Hale at the top of the stairs looking at me in confusion.

'Hi' I whispered. He came down the stairs but kept a distance between us

'Where did you go?' He asked gesturing down the road where the limo had disappeared

'Romani' I muttered, Hale's eyes widened

'You saw him?'

'No. But I was close' I bit of annoyance in my voice

'What did he want?' He asked. I opened my mouth but shut it again. The heist he wants me to do is risky, insane...unbelieveable. I just stood there not saying anything. 'Well?' He prompted

'I can't tell you right now' I said quickly, he raised his eyebrows

'So you will tell me at some point? Jez Kat, this is crazy!'

'I can't do this Hale!' I exclaimed 'I can't do us anymore'

'What are you talking about?'

'What are we Hale? Are we friends? Work colleges? Exes? Tell me Hale! I can't keep tiptoeing around you! One minute you care about me and the next you won't even look at me' I looked at him dead in the eyes 'I can't do this Hale. I can't trust people' I broke slightly.

'Kat…' He began but trailed off when his name was called. Gliding down the stairs was a auburn haired woman, her olive dress fell lightly over her body, flowing out behind her. She came down the stairs and smiled at Hale, clutching onto his arm before turning to me.

'And you are?' She asked

'This is Katerina Bishop' Hale introduced. The woman's eyes widened slightly.

'Znachi ti si obratno?' So you're back? She asked

'Az sŭm' I am

'Da ne e napraven kontakt?' Has he made contact?

'Toĭ ima' He has

'Taka che az tryabva da izchezvat' So I need to disappear She trailed off

'Tryabva da vi zadam nyakolko vŭprosa' I need to ask you some questions I snapped. Her smile widened.

'Dzheĭmi kaza, che si ognena' Jamie said you were fiery I wanted to slap her

'Am I missing something?' Hale asked looking between us 'Do you two know each other?'

'I saw Katerina in Bulgaria a few Summer's ago…' She smiled at Hale and left the sentence hanging.

'I must be leaving' I muttered moving off.

'Kat…' Hale called after me, I turned back around. He had come after me

'We need to talk' He said

'Everything's been said Hale' I smiled before walking away again. This time, he didn't follow.