MURDER & LOVE

　　"Alpha, we've found the poison."

　　As the guard's voice reaches the living room. Lisa clutches onto Peter's hands in hope that they have found something that can indeed clear her name. She didn't poison the pie. She should never even have allowed Camilla to take it from her. She should have sent her and her damn pie away!

　　"Please bring it forward," Ethan tells them.

　　The one that seemed to be like their least, steps forward and presents a transparent bag with a clear substance in it.

　　"Alpha this is called, an Oculus. It is a drug found in plants. It is odorless and has a really strong effect on humans," the guard explained.

　　Ethan stretches his hand and takes the drug from him. He sniffs it and raises his eyes to all those present, "I can pick out a couple of scents on this but I haven't smelt a human here..." He says and Jessie gulps visibly.

　　"Please show us the video of where you took this material..."

　　One of the guards takes out his phone and offers it to Ethan. A video starts playing and Ethan pauses it. He moved to the television part of the living room and connects the wires to the phone.

　　"I want everyone to view this at the same time, I am viewing this. Let's see where this was found."

　　He finished with the connection and presses the play button on the remote. Soon the video starts showing. A clear view of the room is shown and one of the guards is seen searching carefully around with gloved hands. They check every inch of the room with a speed, Camilla thought it wasn't humanly possible.

　　Right under the dressing table, the guard stops and bends. He extracts a small white piece of the transparent material back from the floor and hands it to the one making the video. Shortly afterward the video ends.

　　"We have all seen it now. It was very clear for everyone to see. Whose room is that?" Ethan asks a wicked smile dancing on his lips.

　　"No, Ethan! No! I didn't poison the pie!" Jessie sprawls herself at Ethan's feet, crying.

　　"But the poison is found in your room. How is that possible!?" Ethan is super excited that he finally has a reason to send Jessie away from his life for good.

　　"I don't know! I don't know! She trapped me! Please Ethan have mercy." With all the things she is saying, only one thing interests Ethan.

　　"Who trapped you?" Ethan asks.

　　It is like someone has snapped into her ears and she suddenly comes to realize what she had said. "Please forgive me!" She cries, ignoring Ethan's question.

　　"Who trapped you, Jessie?" Ethan repeats and still Jessie is unable to answer.

　　Just then the doorbell rings and once again someone from within the house proceeds to open it. A few minutes of silence follow and everyone waits to see who is at the door, but the arch separating the living room from the entrance corridor doesn't allow them to see.

　　The sound of approaching boots keeps everyone in high tension. Camilla holds her breath as she sees the two police officers enter the living room area.

　　"Good afternoon Mr. Jadiel. I am detective Carter and this is my colleague Antonio, " the officer says.

　　Ethan stretches out his hand and shakes the detective. "I am happy you are here, I have someone who attempted murder and I want You to take them away and teach them a lesson or two..."

　　"Ethan please, don't do this! Sandra, help me!" She screams rolling around on the floor for whoever would help her.

　　"I presume she is the one, yes?" The detective asks.

　　"Yes please, take her away she is making a kit if bourse here. I will come by tomorrow for my statement. I just got back from a long journey and I am tired," Ethan tells them.

　　"No problem sir. We will take care of the situation. Ma'am please get up and come with us."

　　"Don't you dare touch me! Don't you are!" She barks but the detectives have seen a lot more like her. They lift her from the floor and drag her to their vehicle. She is screaming but it becomes music to the lie ears.

　　As the police car zooms off of the estate. Camilla is unable to stop herself, she runs and hugs Ethan, as her life depended on it. There were so many things he said about rejuvenation and their kind —like he isn't human. He said so many other stuff that she didn't comprehend but she is happy either way because finally her friend has been cleared.

　　"Thank you so much..." She whispers and Ethan melts into her perfume.

　　"You are welcome, " he responds, pulling her closer into himself. He has missed her for so long and now they could finally spend some quality time together

　　Sandra coughs awkwardly suddenly, making Camilla and Ethan pull back from one another. Camilla wants to mice away but Ethan grips her hand, keeping her close to him.

　　"I'll be in my room if you need me Alpha." Sandra does a quick courtesy before hurrying away. Her heart beats fast as she goes, for she fears Ethan might call her back and that is exactly what he does.

　　"Sandra..." He calls her and she jumps in fear as her heart drops.

　　"Yes, " she stutters searching for the right wise to say.

　　Ethan chuckles as he holds Camilla by the hand still. "Why are you in such a hurry to leave my presence?" Ethan snickers.

　　"No- it's... I am here..." She replies shaking.

　　"Please show Anita to any of the guests' rooms and her bags are still in the car." He throws the car keys at Sandra dismissing her.

　　"We should probably let you men discuss as well, " Camilla states trying to pull away from Ethan but he holds her back. He raises her hand to his kids and Camilla turns pink on the cheeks.

　　"But I missed you..." He whispers to the back of her hand.

　　She shyly pulls her hands away from him and goes to Lisa who is still in Peter's arms. "Let's go to the room and rest, come on, " she tells Lisa.

　　Lisa is still numb from the whole ordeal but she nods her head in understanding. She gets up and they both walk back to the room.

　　As they reach, they both lay on the bed in exasperation. They were both tired from all the emotional and physical stress they gas to go through. Camilla never wanted Lisa to go to check and neither did Lisa wish the same for Camilla.

　　"Lisa, " Camilla calls after a long while of just lazily lying in the bed.

　　"Huh?" She replied also lost in thoughts of her own.

　　"Do you think we should stop?" Camilla has been thinking about it. If this job is going to continue putting their lives and freedom at so much risk, then it is better they stop and found other places to make money from!

　　"I don't know, Cam... We really need the money though and you really care about Ethan plus he does the same for you too. I think you should stay."

　　A silence befalls them after that answer and only their gentle breathing fills the room, echoing against the walls.

　　"Camilla I am sorry for all the trouble I caused you. I shouldn't have come..." Lisa says breaking the silence.

　　"What do you mean?" Camilla sits up immediately after hearing her question. "Lisa, you didn't bring me any trouble. I had a lot of fun and It would live with me forever. Why would you think you brought me trouble Lisa?" Camilla cries out as she sits straighter on the bed.

　　"You may not want to say it out loud but Camilla I can't stay here one more day with you. Sandra will keep causing for you and I don't want it to ever affect Ethan and you..."

　　"But Lisa, you and I can survive anything. Sandra has nothing against us. We will fight her together just like we did this..." Camilla assures her. She doesn't want her friend to come into staying alone and lonely. They had to stick together especially now that Sandra and Jessie had declared war.

　　"What about the picture they presented today. Camilla these girls are stalking us. Imagine they tried to kill us! What are they?" Lisa says pulling at her hair.

　　For her, Jessie and Sandra were just her sources of entertainment during dinner time. She barely even registered them in her head sometimes. Talk less of trying to kill them who does that?

　　What if they had eaten the pie, what would have happened? No, she couldn't keep staying here. It is too dangerous. At least if she leaves they won't try to harm Camilla again.

　　"Lisa, we will think if something. Just don't decide out of anger. " vanilla begs her.

　　"I want to stay with you Cam, but if it's in this house, I am afraid I can not."

　　Lisa stands from her position on the bed and moves to the wardrobe to start packing her things. She brings out her small travel bag from the drawers and starts transferring the neatly folded t-shirts into it.

　　She and Camilla will have to resume meeting at her own house. Besides, it was supposed to be a holiday, not a change of accommodation.

　　"Lisa please, think about this..." Camilla days still trying to convince her.

　　"I have thought about this Camilla. I am doing this for you to stay alive. Those women are dangerous. Especially, Sandra, that's why we have to be careful around her. I have a feeling she is the brain behind this plan, it means if u stay, she will do more..."