" Thank you mister. I cannot believe I had to go through all this just because I had agreed to this engagement. "
Betty could not stop spewing as Robert helped each one of them up and out of their bondage.
" Well Betty. I had given you the option. I told you that I had no control over how Kian felt. If he isn't going to go ahead with your relationship... I can do nothing about it. " Kian's grandfather looked absolutely fed up with her tactics.
" He didn't even stop to check on me. He went away as if I didn't even exist... all because of that witch... serves her right... abducted and sacrificed.... that's how it should be... " Apparently, her sharp ears didn't miss any part of the story. She was rooting for the Dark Mages and was met with nothing but frowns.
" Betty... just go home and rest. I do not have any more strength left for this. " Kian's grandfather caught Robert's arm and whispered.
"Please tell me how I can help my grandson. I don't understand what is going on but I can understand that he cannot do it alone. "
Robert stared into his eyes for some time. It was as if he was downloading some information.
" So that was how he was born? Your family went for a tour at the satellite station while your daughter-in-law was pregnant? Hmmm... this indeed is very interesting. Could it be that this one isn't your grandson after all? Or did they use the same technique that the Galas use? "
Robert was basically talking to himself.
" I don't care what you are trying to imply. This is the child that I brought up with so much passion. He is the only family that I have. Just tell me how I can help my boy. "
He sat up and grabbed Robert's arm firm.
Braze's mother had attentively been listening to what Robert had to say.
" I did not travel anywhere outside this planet in my entire life. "
Robert turned towards her and grabbed her hand.
" You headed the field trip that studies meteors and their remains... "
Robert turned away because Rozelle groaned.
Braze's mother looked absolutely devastated.
" No! Are you telling me I contracted an alien contamination there? Are you telling me I gave birth to an extraterrestrial? No! That's not true. "
Robert had no time for her whining. Kian's grandfather and Betty helped her out of her misery.
Robert ran towards Rozelle.
" I think we need to call the Headquarters. They had been in your body for too long. You need special treatment. We. cannot do it without the Headquarters' help. "
Rozelle pulled Robert down, his ears near her lips.
" No we cannot. They will not let the boys go Scott free once we let them know about the situation... " She whispered.
" So you knew that they were innocent? Why did you abduct their families? "
" I needed more information... the girl... where did they take the girl? " Rozelle asked Robert, trying to sit up.
" We are trying to find out. But I insist Rozelle, we need to call the headquarters for help. You and George cannot recover with their technology.
Let's not divulge everything all at once. We can agree to work with secrets. "
Robert winked.
The coppers arrived in no time, air lifting all of them one by one... all save Quill and Layla, whom Robert had hidden well before calling the headquarters for help.
" I will get back to you... don't be impulsive... we will need to balance out the pros and cons. "
Rozelle whispered in Robert's ears as they pulled her up. George was still unconscious.
" Send me everything you learn about the Heartstaff and the Dark Devil from our archives. " Robert yelled.
" I will assure Rozelle as they flew away, leaving Robert completely alone. Or so he thought.
" You want to know about the Dark Devil? You can ask me. I am your go-to person for that right... I know him personally. "
Robert turned around with a start as he saw Layla... rather the Gala, floating in the middle of the air.
" So you came back for your body? My poor brother has been crying his eyes out because of you. I think you owe him a reunion. "
The Gala slowly slipped down and walked very close to Robert. He could sense that she had grown in her strength while it should have been the contrary.
"Now... May I have my clothes back dear Robert? Or do you like looking at me naked? "
She laughed in her sultry and flirty voice.
" Why? Can't you access? Can you not sense where it is? You came this far, yet you cannot reach the exact spot.... well... well... Why would that be? " Robert scoffed and it irritated Layla.
" They took her from here. Of course I would know this place. But where did you put my body? What sorcery did you use? Why can I not find it? You didn't burn it by any chance, did you? "
She lunged at Robert
" Well, I want to show my brother what an idiot he can be. Burning that body would beat the purpose. "
Robert smirked.
" Then give it to me... " Layla demanded, shaking him up.
" I don't want to... " Robert turned the other way but the Gala pulled him around and slid her hands down over his pants.
" We could complete where we left the other day... I promise it will be a good ride... I will make it up to you. My veins are pumping with new blood.
You don't need to slave away for these mere humans. You are unique... You are more of our kind. I can show you the best world out there. But hurry up and give me my body.... I need my body to store all this power that I soaked up. It's fading away. You have no idea how difficult it is to get the favor of the Dark Devil these days.... Come on Robert.... You know you will not be disappointed. “