Chapter 219 Remember The Commitment?

Pulling away, Nix staggered back and covered his cheeks with the back of his hand.

Coughing, he looked down at the pitiful Ian. His eyes immediately flickered back to his glow and his rage grew.

"Nix, stop. Do you know who he–"

"I know, he made sure of that." He muttered to Lumina, his wary gaze went to Zephyr.

With the presence of Zephyr, there was no way that he could be free with his speech or ability. For all he could care, Zephyr could not be trusted as long as he had a suspicious connection with Mr. Zhao.

"Don't mind me, I was dragged here by the scrumptious and beautiful Lu–"

'Oh no, he's asking for a death sentence by uttering the blasphemous description with that stupid face.' Lank's eyes widened at how bold he was.

It was clear to all that there was something between those two, why try to stick your head into their business?

"I never asked for your opinion!" Nix snapped, cutting him off before he could finish his statement.

Lumina placed her hand on Nix's shoulder, giving it a light squeeze, and whispered into his ear, "I can see why Solis was rude to this jerk."

Her words put a smile on his face, effectively calming his nerves. "Why are you here?"

Lumina looked in front of him, "You know why. How the heck is my brother alive? Fae's words were right?"

Nix blinked so he could calm his nerves, who he was staring at right now wasn't Lumina's brother but was someone who had hurt his friend and tried to do it again.

"He's not necessarily alive but rather looks alive. He isn't your brother anymore." Nix hissed, staring at a groaning Ian.

Ian whipped his head back to a familiar voice. "Who are you?"

A memory flash coursed through her thoughts, she could actively identify that this was from Mr. Gaviel. He was the cause of what had happened to Fae.

'What did they do to you?' She questioned worriedly in her head.

Lumina stared at him with pitiful eyes, it hurt to hear those words come from someone that was meant to be close to her heart.

There was no point in referring to him as a brother, not in front of the others. He was being controlled by someone in the organization and if they caught any whiff of her understanding of the whole conspiracy she might as well be in danger.

"You..." Ian croaked, coughing right after due to the strain he had endured. "...you look familiar."

Lumina's eyes brimmed with tears, if she was ever told that this would be how their reunion would be, she would have struck the person without thinking twice.

Shaking her head, she tried to deny any connection with him. There was no need to cry over spilled milk.

All she wanted was to see his face once more. He had changed a lot, the once red hair had been changed to white, and his blue eyes had oddly turned to a yellow.

No matter the change, that couldn't stop her from determining who he was.

It was a drastic change she had not expected but acknowledged the organization must have done something to Ian to alter his appearance.

'Why him?' She thought in anguish. He had lost the cool demeanor he possessed, those eyes held underlying hate and confusion burning brightly.

Seeing an opportunity to flee, he created static electrical energy that spread all around him.

Alex created his to counter the wave and shield the rest who had flocked behind him. "So there is something similar to my ability."

Lumina furrowed her brows as she effortlessly created hers to clash with his.

Boom!

Cough!

Cough!

Blowing on the smoke, Lumina rushed forward and stomped her feet. "He's gone!"

"What was that about?!" Zephyr exclaimed in confusion.

The collector was the very person who had tried to kill him and the others. How is it that he chose to run away instead?

Nix shoved his hand in his pocket and approached Zephyr, "I don't know your use apart from what you did to bring them in, but you will take us out of here as you should.."

'Self-proclaimed idiot, it's either I'm your fastest route or you find out where you go from the exit.' Zephyr sneered in his thoughts at the words spilling out of Nix's mouth.

He hated the fact that Nix was scarily strong or else he would have given his fill on what he thought on the issue.

"...I would appreciate you staying in your line and we don't cross paths except when necessary," Nix warned, giving a slight shove at Zephyr.

Letting out a strained chuckle, he pushed back his hair, "do I make you uncomfortable?"

Nix raised a brow at the obvious question.

"Here's the thing, and you all should get this right now, I can be considered part of your team as I had helped out somehow. Kicking a willing participant can't count." His gaze glanced around them as he faked a smile.

"Whatever dude." Lank harrumphed with the roll of his eyes, he was done listening to the loser. "Could we get back now, I have serious issues that are worth my time."

Zephyr hissed at the response, that wasn't what he was going for nor did he wish to be interrupted.

"It's about time we left this shit hole." Obsidian chipped in, eager to leave since he heard the words related by Solis.

"Fine," Zephyr said with a sigh, his eyes focused on Lumina as he spoke.

'I will get you eventually.' He said in his thoughts.

–––––––––––

In room Apex,

Whoosh!

"Here we are, home sweet home." Zephyr sarcastically introduced.

"It must be since we got no outsiders present." Obsidian countered, glaring daggers at him.

Lank burst out into laughter, "good one." He offered his fist for a bump.

Obsidian deduced what he meant and followed through with it.

"Booyah!" Lank exclaimed.

Click!

Click!

Rushing out from the second door was Gia, her hands outstretched for a hug.

Lank grabbed her by the waist and gave her a spin.

Zephyr sneered at the open display of affection. Taking a few steps back so he wouldn't be engrossed in such action.

"I will be leaving now." He gave a slight bow, hoping to meet Mr. Zhao sooner than expected and deliver the little he had received.

In a bid to have the upper hand, he was going to filter out some information for his benefit.

"Good riddance!" Obsidian waved with a smile.

With that, he immediately teleported out of there.

Whoosh!

Lank let out a sigh and turned his attention to Gia. "It's about time we enjoy each other's company, don't you think?"

When he wiggled his brows, Gia's cheeks flushed with red.

"What's wrong with your face?" Luna questioned and tilted her head in confusion.

"Let her be." Solis quickly cut in and covered her mouth with his palm.

"Mmm...fff!" She protested and tried to break free from his grasp.

Scooping her into his arms, Lank walked towards their room, "open."

Click!

Automatically the door slowly opens up allowing him access.

"Sooo..." Nix's voice trailed as he whistled.

Obsidian scratched the back of his head as he contemplated how he was going to approach Luna.

Solis stretched and pulled Alex to his side. "Sis! I would like to show Alex a few things on my side of the room, how about Obsidian show you his side of the room?"

Obsidian raised his head in delight at the help offered, "yes... yes that's true." He tried to bring out a smile.

Luna looked bashful and grateful at the attempt her brother was trying to pave for her.

Lumina watched with curious eyes on Luna who slowly approached Obsidian, pushing a loose strand of hair away from her face.

Solis hurriedly pulled Alex to his room after voicing the command.

Alex could feel Solis' hand heat up, almost like a threat meant to keep him silent, "I never agreed to any of thi–"

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Slam!

"Shall we?" Obsidian suggested, opening his door manually.

Nodding her head, without a care about who was watching, she casually walked into his room.

Obsidian had a broad smile, glad that he was finally making progress.

Slam!

Lumina brought back her attention to Nix. "So it looks like we're the only ones who are left out."

"Who said anything about being left out?" Nix said with a smirk.

Without giving her much of a choice, he lifted her into his arms.

Thrashing her legs, she struggled to break free from his grasp. "Let me go."

"Shh!" Nix hushed her, spanking her on her bottom.

Lumina gritted her teeth and stopped moving. "What are you going to do?"

Nix had a smug smile on his lips after he had spoken the command. "You'll see soon enough."

Click!

Stepping over the threshold, he looked behind him and watched as the door closed behind him.

Dropping her onto the bed, he came over to her. "Remember when I spoke about commitment?"