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Laura entered, " Morning, Ana. " she greeted.
" Morning, Laura, how was your night? " Illiana greeted back.
" It was fine and yours? " She asked back. " Wow, your room looks so beautiful. " She complimented, admiring every where. " Kaden really spent a lot to get this all looking great. "
Ana blushed. " Thanks. "
" I was thinking if you'd mind me showing you to my lab? "
" You've got a lab here? "
" Not really my lab tho, but I always spend some time there with doctor Evans. "
" Wow, I'd love to see it. I only saw a lab once, but that was in college. "
" Just what I wanted to hear. Come on, let's go. " She pulled her by the hand as she took her to doctor's lab.
" Hey, doctor Evans. " They both said as they walked in.
" My ladies. " He bowed in courtesy. " What a surprise visit, I'd say. Never expected neither of you. What brings you two here if I may ask? "
" I just want to show Ana around. She loves the lab, so I want to show her one. "
" Your free to have a look around. But... try not to fall any thing. " He warned. " They're all fragile. "
" We won't. " Laura nodded.
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" What are you mixing? " I asked, checking on what he was doing.
" I'm testing on some chemical." He answered.
" What chemicals? " I asked again.
" I'm checking if this is the same mixtures they had used to poison sir Gof. "
" Speaking of Sir Gof, do you think some one really poisoned him? " Laura asked, walking around the table.
" Yes. "
Laura stopped, staring at me. " I doubt. Maybe he died a natural death who knows. No one knows when death calls I'd say, he died a painful death. "
" He was poisoned. " He stated. " I studied the cup he had drank from last night, I saw this at the tip of the cup. " He showed us a black particle he had kept in a transparent cup.
" Sir Gof was poisoned, and I think it's some one among us. There's some one who envies him, well this has been common since the park was created.
Luckily, such thing never existed in Alpha Kaden's father's reign but unfortunately, it had to exist in The Master's time.
Sir Gof has been a trust worthy servant, he got promoted after he lead the armies during the time the chief commander fell ill. He took authority and did what The Master least expect.
But at first, Sir Gof wasn't recognized among all the councils. So his sudden promotion baffled every one and I'll admit, it did surprised me too. "
" Why would some one be so jealous and envious to his fellow human? Isn't it unfair to kill an innocent person? "
" Miss, we've all thought about this so many times. No one believes in his conscience any more, no one cares of the implications or consequences, every one does every thing their own way. "
" Mmm... " Laura hummed.
" Do you think whoever did this is still around? "
" Nah, I doubt. Alpha Kaden has ordered for a search around, they won't stay to avoid being caught. "
There was a flower behind him, red in colour. I picked it up, studying it. " What's this? " I asked.
" It's pokeweed. " He answered, minding what he was doing.
" What's a pokeweed? " I asked.
" It's a scenting grass, used for camouflaging. As you can see the murderer had used it to cover up the original scent of the poison. Check this out. " He gave me the mixtures to smell.
" Gross, what a smell. " I covered my nose.
" And check this. " He gave me the pokeweed, I smelled it and honestly, I loved the scent.
" Smells nice. That means, they had used it to deceive Sir Gof, no wonder why he couldn't stop drinking the wine. "
" How do you know that? " They both asked me.
I was shocked as the word came out of my mouth, Aish... I was so fast at talking. " I... I over heard you tell Kaden this morning. "
" Oh, I must have forgotten. "
Phew... That was close.
I saw the powdered weed, it was beside the flower. As soon as I touched it, my eyes opened wide. I saw as it happened, the one who had picked the pokeweed.
The figure was on a black coat so I wasn't able to see who it was. I saw as he picked the flower, putting it into a small bag.
Even as he took it to his home, I also saw as he prepared the poison. I saw it, I saw every thing.. But, I couldn't see who it was.
Damn! It would be a great news if I had seen the figure. Every actions needs a proof, I can't tell anyone without a clear proof.
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I woke up to see myself laying on the floor. Sitting up, I groaned painfully. My head hurts so much. " Ahhh,,," I groaned again. " What happened?"
" You fell and fainted. " Laura answered, helping me to stand to my feet. I almost lost my balance but she held me tight. " Be careful. "
" Thanks. "
" Are you sure you can stand? " He asked, looking worried.
" Yeah, I'm fine. "
" I've found it," he said excited.
" Found what? " I asked.
" The poison. I need to get to The Master on time. " He parked every thing into his bag, " Just in case you are about to leave, don't forget to lock the door. "
We nodded our head.
Laura returned her gaze to me. The look in her eyes showed she wasn't convinced on how I waved the discussion. " Illiana, are you sure you're alright? "
" Of course, I am. Laura, don't be worried, I am fine. "
" You know I have to, what happened few minutes ago is so concerning. But don't worry, I understand. Let's take you to your room. "
She held my hand as we left the room to my own room. I wish I can see Evelyn, she's the only one who can tell me what I saw.
And it's getting much complicated than it should be, I don't know who those guys are and I can't even identify any of their faces. Who knows if they are still around the castle?
They'll probably be gone by now. Is there any need talking? I'll just have to keep quiet and pretend like I know nothing about what is going on, until Evelyn gives me a good explanation to what is going on with me.
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I went to Kaden's room, he was laying on his bed walked in. His body faced up, he looked in thoughts. I understand how he feels right now, he's doing what ever it takes to protect his packs.
This like this always happens when every where seems peaceful. Some people just don't like it when they see peace around.
" Hey. " I said, drawing his attention.
He moved his face at me, " Hey, "
I went close to his bed, sitting beside him. " Have you seen the suspect? "
" Not yet, " he sat up. " He must have gone after Sir Gof died. I can't believe I didn't see this coming. "
" It's not your fault, Ka, you don't have to blame yourself for this. "
" I have to, Ana. God is some one so important to me, he means a lot to both me and the pack. You don't know how it feels to lose an army. "
I touched his hand, " Of course, I do. It hurts a lot. What if this has some thing to do with the Vergence Pack? Don't you think this might be part of a way they want to get to us. Starting from you commander? "
" Same as I thought. But we can't just jump into conclusion because of the relationship we share. I need to investigate on this case and get to the bottom of it first. "
" Kaden, don't over pressure yourself for this. You need to get some rest first, and a little time to think. "
He sighed. " Yeah, you're right. I can't remember the last time I ever had a good nap. "
" I'll check on you when you wake up. "
He held my hand. " No, stay with me. "
" Okay, I will. "
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To Be Continued...