Center Land Book 3 of Kendra s Journey

Hope you all enjoy the first chapter of, Agent 1.

I was going to wait till I had five chapters completed and written up, but I figured I wouldn't make you guys wait any longer. I'll make sure to post a couple more chapters soon.

Unknown POV

My phone begins to ring loudly, the sound splitting through the previously quiet house. I pull it from my pocket and freeze when I see the familiar number flashing across the screen, as if daring me to answer.

I knew he'd call.

I know what he wants...but am I willing to give it?

I debate not answering, and letting it go to voicemail.

What's the worst that could happen?

Scratch that. Not answering has more consequences than actually answering.

I guess I was just hoping he'd call later rather than sooner.

Just my luck he chooses otherwise.

I answer the phone.

"You chose the wrong side." His cold voice greets me.

"I should say the same to you, but I know it won't get through your thick skull." I retort coolly and he laughs bitterly.

"I'll give you one chance to take back your choice. It's in your best interest to choose wisely this time or you're going to join them in hell when I'm done with you."

"Don't waste your breath." I growl back through the phone. "It's not going to happen. I've chosen my side and you've chosen yours." There's silence on the other end. "And I wouldn't take back my choice for the world. There's nothing you can offer me, nothing you can threaten me with that will make me change my mind."

"Be prepared, cause as soon as the next flight's available...I'm coming for you."

"Give it your best shot...and I'll give it mine." I slam the phone down on the counter as hard as I can, shattering the screen.

It doesn't matter, I'm not going to be needing it anymore. Not where I'm going.

I stick my hand into my jacket and pull out the white crinkled envelope I've stuffed into my pocket. I've pulled it out a million times over only to stuff it back into my pocket a few seconds later.

But this time I keep it out a pull out the papers inside. My eyes briefly scan over the writing yet again but the words are not my concern. Not what I need. My eyes settle on the address written in the bottom corner.

I pull the last thing remaining in the envelope out. I allow the metal badge to catch the light before turning it over in my hands.

He's pissed off at me for choosing the wrong side...

Let's piss him off even more.

Cody's POV

"Why is the gate open?" Chase asks, his tone has a hint of panic in it as he begins to drive up the long driveway to Thirteen's house.

I shake my head but worry begins to unfurl in the pit of my stomach. Thirteen doesn't just leave the gate of her house wide open for anybody to come in...especially not after Lydia.

Chase and I get our answer as we pull up in front of the house. Several large construction trucks and moving vans are taking up most of the parking places in front of the house.

"What the hell?" I mutter as I peer out the window.

Thirteen comes walking down the front steps of her house after pushing off from the doorway in which she was watching. Chase rolls down the window and she bends over to lean slightly into the car.

"Back up a little and give me a sec." She says before either of us can get a word out. "I'll open up the garage for you two to park."

She pushes off from the car and walks off inside as Chase backs up the car like she said to. We wait a little while before the garage door slowly begins to open. Thirteen leans against the wall next to the controls and waves us in, gesturing for us to park on the far left of the garage. Away from the tarps covering several more cars.

Her garage is freaking huge.

I get out of the car with Chase and he locks the car as Thirteen walks over to us. I pull her into my arms as soon as she's close enough. I see her roll her eyes but smile none the less. I give her a quick kiss on the lips.

"Yeah I'm still here." Chase states, a smirk plastered on his face. I flip him off and Thirteen just rolls her eyes again.

"So...what's up with the vans and trucks?" Chase asks as he points at the driveway.

"Long story." She says as her happy expression turns into a resigned and tired look. "Here's the fastest way to sum it up. What do think is the first thing Lily wanted to do when she was released from the hospital last week?"

"Move in?" I suggest and Thirteen tilts her head back and forth as if weighing her options.

"Alright what was the second thing?" She finally asks instead.

"Redecorate?" Chase suggests this time and Thirteen shakes her head.

"I wish." She says simply. She turns towards the door connecting the house to the garage.

"Then what was it?" I ask and Thirteen cringes.

"I'll give you a warning and a hint." She says as she pushes open the door and begins walk down the hallway into the main room. "The warning...don't go into the backyard. The hint...what she wanted, is the exact opposite of what she named it."

Both me and Chase stop in our tracks and I see him pale...I'm sure my face matches his.

"No." I finally manage to say and Thirteen just nods with a grimace.

"Yep." She says. "Lily has given it free reign of my pool. So I hired some people to make a new pool, and to fence in the 'Angel' currently living in my backyard."

"Why would you let her bring that thing here?" Chase practically yells, panic in his tone.

Thirteen glares at him. "I didn't let her. She went behind my back and smuggled it in here with the help of Henri."

Henri must really like Lily...or just really enjoys scaring the crap out of people.

"Where is she?" Chase questions. "I'm going to ring her scrawny little neck."

Thirteen just shakes her head. "Yeah good luck with that one. Fair warning, if you do run into her in the next ten minutes, just take the damn sweaters and put them on...and don't mention anything."

"Mention anything about what?" I question and I get my answer as we enter the main section of the house. I turn towards Thirteen. "Remind me again what month it is." I mutter.