XANDER

"Alright. Class is done. Shoo," I waved off my students and they filed out of the room on to their next class. I'll be happy when all of them pass their Sim Test and become Agents so I could retire from this job. Missions already drained my energy enough.

I closed the door behind me in my office and carelessly threw my black clipboard onto the desk.

"Mr. Morgan, incoming video call from Vera."

Cora's hologram screen assembled.

"And this day just keeps getting better," I mumbled bitterly at the sight of Vera sitting at her desk.

"I thought about what you said yesterday."

"About what exactly?" I inquired.

"About the mass killing on your latest mission. I want somebody framed for it. It's too soon for chaos to happen and the alliance with the President still needs to stay intact until I initiate Project X."

"And you want me to do the framing," I guessed. It wasn't the first time she's resorted to this.

"Yes."

"Yeah well I wasn't the only one on the task force so . . ."

"Fine. I'll have Liam do it. You have polygraphing with me anyway," She raised her perfect arched brow.

"Bye," I swiped my hand over the screen and it disappeared. I sighed, knowing I had to start to head down to the interrogation room on the ground level.

It was a small room with grey walls, a metal table set in the middle and a single light that beamed brightly from above.

I started the route to the room with reluctance. I wanted no part of the polygraph sessions. They're so boring.

Person after person the result sheet remained clean. No lies detected. But of course, Vera was persistent on finding the traitor and punishing them to her maximum ability.

I twisted the cool knob of the door and entered. My heart subconsciously dropped when I saw Kimber hooked up with the two tight spiraled rubber wires going across her chest.

A blood pressure cuff wrapped around her left arm. The computer and portable printer were set up where I was supposed to sit.

"You're late," Vera bit.

I took a seat next to her, "Get over it."

She inwardly sighed, attempting to refrain from a snappy remark.

"Alright Kimberly this should be quick and easy," She began. "Just sit still and answer my questions."

Kimber nodded in obedience.

"How long have you've been at Society?"

"Nine years," Kimber answered. I kept my eyes on the computer screen. Nothing.

"And where were you when the poisoning happened?"

"I was on the third level in the game room."

The results were clean so far and I expected them to stay that way. Kimber was always on top of things and has a strong leadership quality. I leaned my head against my fist, growing bored.

"Where you the one who caused the poisoning? And are you the mole?"

"No ma'am."

Her heart rate sparked.

I picked my head up with wide eyes. But I quickly concealed my reaction with a clearing of my throat.

"Vera I just remembered that um, the Tech Department needs you," I lied, slightly turning the laptop so that she could no longer glance over and peek at the results.

"With what?"

"I don't really know. Maybe with a mission or something. Or maybe they found something on Pierre. They just need you down there."

She looked at me with squinted eyes with a tilt of her head.

"I'll finish up."

She sighed and got up, "I'll be back."

I knew she couldn't say no to newfound information on her arch enemy. Too bad I just tricked her. I knew she'd be pissed to find out there was really nothing wrong.

Did I feel guilty? Ha, nope.

Soon as the door clicked shut I sprung from my seat, "You're the mole?"

Kimber broke eye contact guiltily.

"Do you know what Vera is gonna do to you?!" I yell-whispered.

"Xander you know that Vera is planning something dangerous for the future. And you know she'll somehow find a way for it not to seem that way. Everyone in this building are most likely going to have to take part in it. I don't know what it is, but for her not to tell the rest of us means it needs to be stopped."

"I don't know what you're talking about," I denied. "She's going to kill you. You know that right?"

She gulped in fear at the thought of it.

"Let me do the polygraph," I had an idea.
I printed out her results and set them on the table.

"What are you doing?" She frowned.

"Hurry up," I urged in a whisper. She hurriedly undid the wires and blood pressure cuff.

"Xander what are you doing?" She got up from the seat and I quickly took it, setting myself up.

"Now ask me the questions," I ordered.

"You're gonna switch our results," She whispered in realization.

She tilted  her head with a sympathetic yet appreciative expression. I nodded my head in confirmation that I wanted to do this. I might not have feelings for her anymore, but I didn't want her to be singed by Vera's wrath.

"Kimberly. Hurry-up."

She sat in Vera's seat and asked me the questions that I answered with a breeze. She printed out my results, that would act as hers and set them beside the laptop.

I took her original paper and ripped it to shreds beyond repair, stuffing it into my pocket.

"Xander," She whispered, pouring her honey brown orbs into mine. "Join us."

"What?"

"You've put up with Vera for so long. Most of your life. What if it's time for you to break away from that and finally rebel? And do what's right?"

I shook my head, "You're crazy. Kimber you've gotta stop talking to Pierre and his team. Vera is a smart women and she will find out. And then I won't be able to protect you."

"I can't do that."

"Well then I guess theres nothing else to say."

Kimber rose from her seat, "I guess not."

Upon there being no surveillance in this room, Kimber pressed her lips against my temple in a soft kiss and left the room.

Our hushed and heated conversation kept replaying my mind. You've put up with Vera for so long. Most of your life. What if it's time for you to break away from that and rebel? And do what's right?

I wanted to object with strong conviction. But I couldn't help the tiny part of me that knew she was right.

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A/N - Kimber is the mole! Any of you suspected it was her? lol now grey and grant just have to find out right? 🤔😂

Do you think Xander will  join her?

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