EPISODE HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE
THEME: A suspicion
MOON STONE FORTRESS
Juno stood up the minute Jaylen and the others were out of the study. For days now she has been trying her hardest to not get suspected by anyone on her search. Jayden keeps reminding her that he only has limited time, complaining about the Rogues abode as not that convenient for him.
Juno wanted him back for good too and would do anything to keep him away from the Rogues. even though she knew the punishment would be severe if any of them got caught. Since she had promised to help Jayden out in his quest for revenge, all that Jayden had shown Juno was a loving side of his that she had never seen before. Jayden calls her everyday and also requires her presence every night. They have picked a spot where they get to spend quality time together. It didn’t surprise her much when everyone starts to point out to how much she was glowing.
Juno would do anything to maintain such happiness. She knows it is crazy of her to take such chance on Jaylen, even though in all truth that Jaylen had helped her weave through her condition better than Jayden. But what could she do when her heart chose Jayden? And it might be an illusion on her part but she can swear Jayden would fall madly in love with her.
Her heart thumped loudly as she brushed her shoulder against the row of books, using her fingers to flip some books apart just incase the map was kept there. Juno feels she needs to find the map urgently because her only means to happiness was attached to the map.
Checking her wristwatch, she timed herself five minutes hoping she would come up with something tangible. No one else has access to the study when the Alpha or his Beta aren’t there which makes it harder for her to search through the place unless Jaylen lets her in.
And for days now Jaylen seem to have avoided the place like a plague, spending time with Lorelei instead. As much as she try to not sound bitter, Juno isn’t much fan of Lorelei since she gets Jayden preoccupied with thoughts of her. Having her kidnapped to spite Jaylen won’t be the only advantage but also make her extremely happy that she was out of the picture finally.
Lost in her own world she had almost tripped over the table when a voice called out behind her.
“Where is Rex and my brother?” Claire asked. Her eyes scanned Juno as she wondered what she was looking for in between the books. But she was more preoccupied with finding Rex than focusing on what might be none of her business. “Stay away from the shelves. There are important documents as regards the Fortress on them
“Of course I know.” Juno muttered under her breath with an eye roll.
After Claire left, Juno let out a long breath she didn’t realize she was holding. Her phone message notification came on. She smiled when Jayden’s name popped up as the sender.
It read;
‘Any good news yet?’
Her heart felt heavy that she doesn’t have the expected news yet. Jayden had made it easy like it was something she could just grab real quick but it turns out to be harder than expected.
‘Nothing yet. But I managed to sneak in now. Still searching though.’ She replied.
Jayden reply came afterwards. ‘Alright. Be careful baby.’ He added a kissable emoji. Juno blushed hard at it as she bit down on her lips.
Jaylen smiled brightly as he stood watching Juno look really happy. “I can’t remember the last time I saw you this happy.”
Juno froze almost immediately. “Jay…Len.” She looked up at him while trying to calm her racing heart.
“You are glowing girl!” He commented.
Juno smiled at him. “Thank Jaylen.”
Jaylen settled down as he held her gaze. “So who is this person making you glow so much?”
Juno shrugged. “Well…I am hoping you will get to meet him soon.”
Jaylen smiled widely. “I am glad you have someone to call yours now. You deserve every love that comes your way, Juno. And don’t you doubt that.”
Her stance was a bit weird as she didn’t feel comfortable knowing what she had been up to few minutes ago and to cap it all Claire had returned to the study giving her a suspicious look. Juno gulped hard.
“You know what? I will just leave and head back to the base. I would see you later.” Juno said to Jaylen as she kissed him in a hurry.
Claire had her eyes fixed on Juno as she walked out. “Did you notice anything strange about her?”
Jaylen raised a brow. “What’s strange about her? She was just fine by me.”
Claire rolled her eyes. “Are you always so blind to things?”
“Baby sis, I love you so much. But sometimes you can be too extra. I know you don’t like Juno, but saying you find her suspicious is something I will like to call overboard.”
“Come on Jaylen, I don’t think I said this yesterday. I saw her snooping around the shelves and when she saw me she looked scared like something had been caught with her.”
“Probably because you scared her.” Jaylen insisted.
“Jaylen!” Claire stormed her feet as she moved closer to him. “I am dead serious…I saw her searching through the shelves. And I told her to stay off it.”
Jaylen laughed lightly as he pulled her to sit on his laps. “Stop worrying that pretty little head of yours. Juno gets jumpy nowadays, would have told you about it but that would be exposing her and I am sure she wouldn’t like that. For the sake of peace don’t go confronting her for what’s not.”
Claire pouted as she folded her arm against her chest. “Are you indirectly referring to me as a trouble maker?”
Jaylen’s eyed laced with mischief. “Is that what you heard?”
“Jaylen!” Claire whined as she slapped on his chest gently.
A loud laugh escaped his lips. “Sorry baby. I love you Claire.”
Claire smiled widely at him and embraced him tightly, “I love you too.”
Getting his chance, he whispered into her ears. “I see what you are trying to do with Rex. But don’t you think he is outdated?”
Claire pulled away from him and she had her eyes rounding like saucers. “How did you know that? Your eyes were like elsewhere when you came to the study today.”
“Still doesn’t mean I won’t catch on. You are really bad at hiding. Just like when we were young and we played hide and seek, your inability to keep yourself from giggling consistently made it easy to find you.”
She face palmed herself laughing. “I can’t believe you still remember that.”
“All I am saying is, whatever makes you happy I am in support and if you get tossed away don’t try going back. Some people don’t deserve you and trying to give a piece of yourself to them forcefully would end up exhausting you. Just know that I got your back always.”
Claire held on to his cheeks tightly. “I couldn’t have asked for a better brother. You are so sweet, Jaylen.” She cooed.
“Yeah right!” He responded. They both laughed hard.