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~Brielle

Ren came back right in front of me.

My shoulders slump as I realise my one chance to get to Chase is gone. He managed to trick me, and with his last words, have left me dumbfounded. He has a motive for suddenly appearing so often, and now I'm going to lose sleep over it. That's what he wanted, of course. He's the cunning version of Ren.

Ren blinks a few times, the colour seeping out of his blue eye into the green. He's back, and there's no hope Chase is going to come out to play again. Not when he knows what I want with him.

Immediately Ren looks over me for any injuries. Naturally he sees nothing but my bothered expression.

That did not go how I planned.

"Is everything okay?" Ren asks, looking over me for any hints Chase attacked me. He won't find anything, considering Chase wasn't aggressive in the slightest, like I assumed he would. He was calm and calculated, knowing how to get into my head without revealing anything about himself.

"I'm fine. He didn't reveal anything about why he has been appearing recently, but he did hint it was because of me," I explain, leaning back into the couch in exhaustion. "He was smart. And that only makes me want to know what's going on inside his head more."

Ren sighs deeply. "I figured that would be the case. He's not going to help you unless it benefits him. He's a selfish soul."

I flop back against the couch. This isn't good.

"How long has Chase been inside your head?" I question, wanting as much information on it as possible. "I mean, how did it even happen? I've never heard of anyone having another personality that appears at night as another person with different traits."

"It's a long story. Half of it I don't even fully understand. All I know was I was a child on a business trip with my father, I wandered off and...well I can't really remember anything after that. Chase will know, but he wouldn't tell anyone. Especially not after what you've said about him. But ever since that day he's been a part of me," Ren tells me solemnly.

Another thing I want to know from Chase. He's going to have a lot against me which will not help my case.

Great.

Ren and I don't speak much about it after that. He was exhausted after his body went through that change so he went to his room to sleep. I was grateful for some time to think once I went to bed, but no matter how much I look back on the conversation with Chase, I can't gather anything on it.

The next morning we headed back to the port. Knowing my families commute goes past the port every morning, I was hoping I wouldn't see them. Lucky for me, I didn't. I don't care what they are doing. I never want to speak to them again.

I'm anxious to get back onto the island after we have been out for two days. I need to ensure there are new rules to save the girls from Chase.

Who knows what his next move is.

Once we returned, Ren had paperwork to attend to after leaving the island. The landscapers had arrived, so after readying myself for work, I decide to go out there to make sure everything was going according to plan.

It was a group of four men. I'm not sure what Ren is wanting them to do, but their equipment is out and look ready to start. I heard whispers from a few of the girls on the way out that there was a few attractive guys in the group, which isn't good. I can already tell they are going to get distracted.

One of them turns around, looking at me with a loose smile. "I would stand back if you're going to watch. We are starting soon."

"I'm Ren's assistant," I tell him.

He looks visibly surprised, tugging his glove off his hand to shake mine. He looks boyishly handsome. He has shimmering blonde hair that glows under the midday sunlight. No wonder the girls have been gushing. Especially with his warm brown eyes.

"Oh, nice to meet you. I'm Nik, I'm the manager of this lot," he tells me, motioning over his shoulder at the others who seem unfazed at my presence.

"Right, well I thought I would ensure that you all know what you're doing and everything is okay," I note, looking down at my clipboard which has all my tasks for the day scribbled on it. I have a lot to do, especially by tonight. I need to hold a meeting with the girls, which I can hopefully do by tonight.

Nik nods. "Everything is okay here."

I nod, smiling tightly. I don't care much for Nik and his charming smile. I have so much else on my plate. However, when I go to turn away, Nik grabs my arm, turning me back around. It takes me aback for a moment. I didn't expect him to be so bold.

"We are going to be staying here a few nights until this job is done," he notes. I nod blankly, unsure of where he is going with this. "Might I grab your name?"

How unprofessional of me. "Ah yes, of course. I'm Brielle."

"I hope I get to see you more while I'm here. You seem nice, Brielle. You know, some of the girls already invited us to have dinner with you all tonight. I hope we get to see each other and talk more then," Nik tells me, that smile never leaving his face. It's an easy, uncomplicated offer. It doesn't have another motive like everything else going on in my life.

"Alright. I'm sure I'll see you there," I tell him, keeping it professional, although letting him know that I am interest.

Why not have some fun here.

~Chase

I needed to come out today.

Something felt different. Something felt wrong. I could feel Ren's concern flowing through his mind, so I couldn't help myself but to come out. After my confrontation with Brielle, I'm curious what she is doing now. Especially with the little information she received. I had a feeling there was something different about her.

Something different I like, too. Tonight, I'm taking Ren over early to check on her, no matter what the consequences might be by tomorrow.

I know she will be eating dinner. It's that time of night. I don't cross through the girls quarters, knowing a scene will be caused when they see their Alpha hanging around. Little do they know I'm not actually their Alpha.

I approach the kitchen slowly, hearing many voices, laughing, talking and singing. There is music. It's a Tuesday night, so I can't imagine they would be celebrating anything. What unnerves me most is the sound of male voices. That can't be right.

I look stand at the doorway. No one notices me.

Not far away, I see Brielle, sipping soup off a spoon. Beside her, she talks and laughs with an unfamiliar man. He has golden hair, a dashing smile, and is clearly trying to make advancements on her. And she isn't put off either, which I would have assumed she would be from what I've noticed from her.

A surge of anger streams through me, filling me with a hot, thick feeling I've never felt before. Is this jealousy? I hate it.

I need to get rid of it.
I leave before anyone can see me. There is only one way to deal with this feeling that I know. I could get rid of that boy she was talking to, but too many people have spoken to him, and it would be too risky. He would have to be a nobody for that to work well.

Busting into my room, I rush down the steps, looking for my diary. I've been distracted with that Charlie girl that I haven't wrote in it recently, and I doubt Ren has either. However, when I look through my draws, I can't find it. I tear my room apart, but still nothing.

I don't have time with this.

Finding a loose piece of paper, I grab a pen and start writing. I'll have to write this for Ren. It won't matter until I return, but he will understand once I am back.

Ren,

I'm not a rule follower, as you know. And I don't like feelings, as you know.

I'm going away. I don't know when I'll be back, if ever. If not, this note will be useless. All I know is I'm leaving, and I'm taking your assistant with me. The reason, you might even agree with. I can tell you're getting close to her. I can feel the way you feel, remember?

She will be safe from prying eyes here. Call me crazy because I am.

Chase.

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