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Why does the Elder want to keep me completely isolated?

Chapter 16: Sofia

Aiden took hold ofbehind us In the hallway, I was roup of familiar faces: Vivienne, Cameron, Claudia, Gavin, Eli, Shadow and Landis

"Sofia!" they exclaihted to see me, except for Shadow His first instinct was to arch his back and snarl Eli tugged on his leash

"Come on, boy Stop that Don’t you remember your friend, Sofia?"

Shadow’s snarls turned into barks, then whilanced in Vivienne’s direction She too looked perturbed by Shadow’s restlessness Then Vivienne’s eyes fell on ain

Vivienne, if there’s anyone in this place who can see throughthat she’d somehow read my mind

Then I addressed the Elder directly Why do you want ht you wanted him as protection?

There may come a time when he will prove to be useful But in the meantime, he’s just an obstacle And so are your other friends We can’t have anyone ha the night, he replied touys, Sofia needs some rest No doubt you’ll have ti better"

Derek’s hand found the small of my back as he walked on one side of me, with Aiden on the other We made for the elevator and Aiden punched in the button for the top floor of the building Once the door opened, we took a right turn and headed toward the very end of the long corridor Despite staying at Headquarters for weeks at a ti before We stopped in front of door number 721 Aiden pulled down on the handle and led us inside

"Here you go, darling," Aiden said "I hope everything is to your liking This is one of the quietest apartments we have in Hawk Headquarters Nobody will disturb you here"

I looked around the place briefly; there was a double bedroo roo quarters were s, but all the Elder cared about was its location

"And where are your and Derek’s apartments?" I asked Aiden