Alpha Kael ✔️

Chapter Twenty Eight

Word Count: 1536

~Jada

The night came by quickly.

Kael went back to his own manor, leaving us in temporary housing for the night before we would be shipped off elsewhere in the morning. Ace and I returned to our rooms after we were fed dinner in the Silent's building which had once been where the trainers resided. It was beyond awkward sitting with them all.

They talked between themselves about things I wasn't clued in on. Ace kept to himself on the other end of the table and I did the same. I kept my head down, eating my dinner quickly before running back to my room.

Axel, or Blue wasn't at dinner. Naturally, I'm assuming Kael has found out and is sending him into the depths of prison right now. Or something like that.

I really really hope that's not the case.

Once I made it back to my room, I closed my door and fell onto my bed. Today has been a long day. I found out I won this entire competition right next to Ace, and that an old friend of mine is here for me. Why exactly, I still need to find out. Not knowing the details is getting under my skin.

I might sneak out tonight and try find him if I can. It doesn't seem like anyone is monitoring us here, and Ace won't miss me if I slip out for a few moments. Then Axel and I can finally talk in peace.

As I was lying there, unsure of whether I should fall into sleep or not, when something sitting on my desk caught my eye. A slight silver glint under my lamp light.

I reach for it. It's a note and a ring.

When I pick up the piece of paper, the ring falls into my palm. It's a thin, simple silver band with something etched into it. When I look closer, scrutinizing it under the light, I see it is a very small S. Quickly I unfurl the note, wanting to see who had given such a beautiful gift at such a random time.

Jada,

Welcome to our family. I hope the other Silent's make you feel at home. If you ever need anything, don't be afraid to ask. I will always be happy to help. Enjoy this ring. I hope it makes you feel truly at home.

Kael.

The note is simple and to the point, and I'm sure Ace received the same thing, but regardless, it felt special and personal. Pressing it against my chest, I crawl back onto my bed, feeling oddly happy with this basic gift. And the ring fits perfectly, too.

Someone knocking on the door makes me jump.

Maybe it's Axel. For someone reason I'm urged to shove the note under my pillow to hide it, as if it's a secret love note. Feeling stupid, I leave it on the bed, brush my fingers to answer the door. I hope it's Axel. I could do with an explanation right now, otherwise I might struggle to fall asleep tonight.

Instead, when I swing the door open, I'm looking back at the eyes of Ace. Black and round, looking to suck in my soul with just one glance.

"Oh, hi," I say, surprised to see him visiting. I was hoping to continue avoiding him.

My mind goes back to what he had said only yesterday to me. That morning, he had told me he thought I was pretty, which I assume was just a tactic. I guess it all worked out for him. Now I'm unsure of where he stands with me. All I know is that he still makes me feel uneasy.

"Hi," he says, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. "I know this is a strange time to show up here, but I thought maybe we could have a talk."

I blink a few times, before standing back to let him in.