explode in the sun."
"Yet if fae sparkle, humans think the world is ending. So stupid." Dominick shook his head. "Anyway, it's like what you said. When I let my fae characteristics out, my ears grow pointier and I can change my height, hair, the whole deal, but if I let my fae magic resonate at a certain frequency, it'll influence my appearance completely, making me the ideal height and build. Characteristics that fae consider as godly. That can also be applied to dragons, incubi and succubi, vampires, alpha wolves, Nephilim, and gods. Hybrids are more dangerous."
"Why?" I asked.
"They can have two powerful appearances. Think of it as being able to live a triple life. One for the human side of you and one for each of the supernatural sides. There's also the chance of being able to infuse both, but it takes years to achieve," Otis explained.
"So, each of you has this"—I used my hand to gesture to them and their current appearances—"side of your appearance, and then there's this Super Saiyan side, correct?"
"Yup," Tristana answered, amused by my Dragon Ball reference. "For myself, I have more wiggle room since I can shift into many things. It also means I can be male or female, but I don't want to apply as a female. It would mean a guy has to join our ranks and we're not very receptive to new people."
"Omarion?" I suggested.
"Can't trust him yet." Tristana let her voice go low. "Again, I see the truth in his actions, as does Dominick, but until I know where we stand with the Secret Ops, that's off the table."
"So, you guys are going to have a girl in your midst," I grumbled.
A girl who is going to be some badass, power-flaunting council member and be with my men for six months...or life.
That whole thought pissed me off.
"Is she gonna throw a tantrum?" Tristana whispered. "'Cause it feels like she's going to."
"Not sure," Adonis replied.
"Cassandra." Otis tried to reach me but I ignored them all.
What's happening? Why is my life turning upside down? I'm losing the people I love to everyone else. I got trapped here by my stupidity, I can't reveal the name of the woman that wants me dead, there's no way I can get out of this hellhole, and now that my supernatural bros are here and I told them how I feel, they're going to be gone in a week. This is fucking nuts.
"Cass, baby."
The soft touch to my knee made me look away from my lap and to Dominick, who was kneeling in front of me.
"I know it's a lot and we wanted to bring better news, but we needed to be honest about what's happening outside of these walls. We're working on changing things around for the better, but we need a bit more time. Our priority is to get you out first. We can't go to Dubai unless you're safe and away from here. We should have some sort of plan within a month's time. We'll be delaying the decision of the last member for as long as we can. Until then, can you be patient for us? Please."
He was using those pleading orange eyes of his; the golden stars that twinkled in their depths reached my heart and made me cave in.
"Fine." It's not like there was any other choice that would get us out of this.
"That's not a good response either," Tristana pointed out.
Adonis and Otis side-glared at him, but I interrupted. "I'll be patient. We still have some time. You guys are alive, and I finally got to see you. The world hasn't ended, and maybe this place is keeping me alive for now. Who knows."
The sound of footsteps caught our attention and my four loves pressed against the wall on my right. Dominick had his hand out, leaving me to wonder if he was going to use some spell or even a glamour, seeing as he was wearing that special bracelet.
Omarion emerged, glancing at the wall to see the guys lined up. He arched an eyebrow in question, looking back at me for an explanation.
"They thought you were someone else," I announced.
"Oh." He shrugged. "I was on guard, remember?"
"Right," Dominick replied, but I bet their reaction would have been the same with anyone outside of our group.
I certainly couldn't trust down here, but I wanted to believe Omarion was one of the good guys.
"Switch time is in five minutes. I need to give you guys the full guard schedule, but