Kat POV

I waited by the the biggest oak tree in Central Park, someone has stuck a fairy door at the bottom of it will little spats of glitter spiralling up the tree as if leading to a pot of gold. I waited and waited. A distant church bell rung signalling 1am.

'Katerina?' I turned at my name, there was Sophia Abbewell dressed completely differently to how she was before; she like me was wearing a winter coat with a roll neck jumper, jeans and boots. She looked effortless.

'Sophia' I nodded at her

'What do you want to know?' She asked

'Hale. Why did Romani send you?'

'To keep Hale from looking for you' she looked off into the distance 'Romani wanted to see how far you'd go-'

'Before they found me' I answered for her, she looked back at me

'I had to drug him' she said sorrowly

'You made me leave' I breathed out 'you were the girl in the fucking photos?'

'I was hired to'

'BY WHO?' I screamed at her. She just smirked at me.

'We both know who'

'He said you two were exes; what happened between you two?'

'You' she answered bluntly. My eyes widened in confusion

'But...but..-'

'We were working a mission at the Marcellto hotel but Jay got distracted when he saw you. Everything was fucked up and we got out as quickly as possible. Jamie couldn't believe you were there, he was so caught up in the past that he ruined everything. The Magicians weren't happy and I got the blame; so I joined Romani and Jay stayed'

'So how did he get those photos?' I asked. Sophia opened and closed her mouth. 'Hale was the target that night' I whispered feeling my head and feet become heavy

'We were onto him for some time'

'You mean, you were on him for some time' I raised my eyebrows at her.

'Look I'm sorry' She snapped 'I followed orders, that's it'

'So what will you do now?' I asked, standing there awkwardly. A wicked smile crept on her face.

'I broke up with him' She answered. I looked at her with wide eyes 'We had an argument about you and then I packed my bags and left'

'Hold on one hippo-flipping minute' I raised my hands up 'You had an argument about me?' I asked, she simply shrugged.

'He loves you, everyone could see that'

'I don't know what to believe any more' I groaned rubbing my head

'Just don't be stupid Katerina. Don't throw away your chances just yet' She gave me a weak smile. I smiled back

'How much do you know about my mom's death?' I asked. Sophia was a little bit taken aback.

'She became a danger not just to herself but to others'

'How?' I asked. Sophia bit her lip and looked away

'It's something you need to ask Romani about'

'Oh' I replied feeling deflated

'Listen, I have to leave. But' She held out a card 'Here's my number, call me if you want anymore answers' I accepted it

'Thanks Sophia' I said giving her a smile

'Don't trust Jamie' Her tone was harsher now 'Trusting him was the worst thing I could have done'

'It's just...he left the day my mom died, the day I needed him the most, and he just left'

'He does that a lot' She chuckled 'Anyway I need to go, I hope you find what you're looking for'

'You too'

We went our separate ways, I knew what had to be done now, I made my way to Uncle Eddie's. I walked up the stairs and immediately was greeted with the sight of Hale. He stood staring at me.

'Hi' I began. Hale came towards me a few steps

'What game are you playing?' He asked

'Excuse me?' I answered taken aback 'What's gone on?'

'Katerina?' My dad called from the kitchen. I pushed passed Hale and ran into the kitchen. The whole family were there. I released the breath I was holding. Everyone looked at me.

'What's happened?' I asked. My father ignored my question and gave me a bone crushing hug. 'Dad, what's going on?' I insisted. My father sighed. Gabby rose from the table and handed me a small card. We've come frequented with these.

We will claim what we have lost. You have been warned ~ The Magicians

'Where was this?'

'On the kitchen table. It was here when we got back' Gabby answered. Eddie banged his fist on the table

'Damn it Katherina! What have you got yourself into?'

'I wanted to find answers about Mom' I muttered

'YOUR MOTHER'S DEATH IS NO BUSINESS OF YOUR OR THE MAGICIANS' He shouted

'Romani said her death was avoidable' I stated

'You met him?' Gabby asked

'He's hired us for another heist' I looked at everyone

'I forbid you from getting involved' Eddie pointed his bony finger at me

'No' I answered

'Katerina, this is no joke. The Magician's won't let you leave alive. They will kill you.' My dad stepped in

'As long as Jamie's a member, I'll be alive'

'Jamie?' Hale asked stepping forward 'Jamie's a member of the magicians'

'So was Sophia, before they kicked her out' I turned to look at his shocked expression

'What?'

'You were their target Hale. They want something that Hale industries have and the best way in was you.'

'I don't believe this' He shook his head

'It's true' Gabby chimmed in, placing her hand on my arm

'How long have you known?' Hale's tone grew darker

'Since before I left' I looked at my feet in shame

'They didn't get anything. I refused to discuss my work with her' Hale answered

'Jamie and the magicians want me' I looked at the others 'They could come after all of you if you get involved. I'm doing this' I look at my father and Uncle 'Whether you like it or not, I'm doing this'

'You have a death wish girl' Eddie spat before leaving the kitchen

'I'm with you' Gabby squeezed my arm lightly. I smiled at her

'Ditto' Simon answered

'Count us in Kat' Hamish answered nudging his brother, smiling proudly at me

'I can't lose you as well' My father said stepping forward

'You won't Mr Bishop' Hale said standing next to me 'I'll make sure of it' Hale and my dad shared a look before my dad gave me a light kiss on my forehead and left.

'What's the plan boss?' Angus said. I smiled at my family. Katherina Bishop was back. And I'm ready.