THE SHE-DEVIL AND HER ALPHAS

"You're a medium, Ben, the bridge between the living and dead. But Unfortunately, though connected, what you're about to do is crossing that threshold. You're venturing into another realm, hell,"

There was a brief silence as Ben let Sabrina's words sink in. She was right, but then, being right doesn't always work all the time. If they want things to work, they have to take risks.

"I know but we have no other option, " He said.

"I'm sorry but I'm not letting you risk your life before Lia attempts whatever she tried to do earlier, thinking I was the one who sent you to an early grave," Sabrina insisted.

But Ben had never been one to give up on an argument, "Sabrina," He came close, placing both hands on her shoulder, "All of my life I've often wondered the purpose of my birth. I mean, my birth parents didn't give much care to me, juggling me from place to place till I was mature enough to be left alone till now. I spent all those years, reading, experimenting, searching for my purpose until I met Lia and found it. I believe this is my cross to bear, Sabrina, this is the part of the story - my turn to do what I was called for,"

Sabrina pursed her lips contemplatively, it was really hard for her to agree to that request," Fine, but the outcomes on you, "

"Of course," Ben smiled, taking his hand off her shoulder. Dan was currently glaring at him - couples and jealousy, tsk tsk.

"You said you needed something precious to my dad," Trevor said, taking off his necklace and handing it to Ben saying, "This is some kind of medallion awarded by the council to its elite hunters and this one belonged to my dad,"

Ben stared at it unsure, "I'm not sure this is going to work. When I went through your father's journal, he loathed most of the decisions he made in the coun...."

Ben trailed off, a light bulb clinking in his head. 

"Your father's journal! "

"His journal!"

He and Trevor said at the same time.

"It was quite special to him else he wouldn't go through the trouble of writing those in Latin and leaving it for you guys to translate, painfully," Ben figured out.

"But the journal is back at my house which means we have to return -"

"Your place," Ben completed.

"We have to return to my place," Trevor announced. 

"That is not exactly a good plan," Jenny complained for the first time since they arrived here, "If those people took Asher, for all we know, they must have besieged our place too, awaiting whoever steps in, to capture them,"

"Your mother is right, Trevor," Dan was in support of Jenny, "The council needs Lia desperately from the looks of things," 

"So you're trying to say we won't do anything just because the council is allegedly surrounding our place right now?" There was a hint of mockery in his tone.

"Lia is on the verge of losing it because they took Asher, she might lose it if they take you too. Also, unlike us, you are a human who would easily go down if push comes to shove," Dan pointed out.

"Are you trying to say I'm weak?" Trevor was offended.

"I'm just stating the obvious fact," Dan didn't back down the eye challenge the boy started.

Trevor looked away knowing this wasn't the right time to start a fight. He looked around, making sure to make eye contact with everyone as he began, "Yes, us returning to my place is indeed falling straight into a trap. However, we still have the element of surprise here - the council is anticipating the pleasure of our coming but under probability,"

He went on, "Not to talk that we have the best witch so far in here," He pointed to Sabrina.

"I'm nothing," Sabrina didn't take the glory.

"If you're not accepting that compliment, I'm taking it," Devon told her proudly. 

"And the best vampire," Trevor gestured to Dan, "With me, who has a graphic detail of our house in my head and a vampire with teleportation abilities plus a hybrid witch by my side, what can the council do against us?"

"I love challenges," Devon said, obviously supporting Trevor's idea.

There was a short silence, everyone debating on that proposal internally.

"Fine, as far as they got your back," Sabrina gestured to Dan and Devon.

"Be careful out there, son," Jenny hugged him. On a normal day, she would have tried to stop him from attempting this madness, but these few hours had taught her a lot - they needed to keep moving forward.

"Make sure you return safely to me," Sabrina said goodbye to Dan, kissing him on the lips.

"Of course," He pulled away, hugging her tight.

"And you," Sabrina turned to Devon, " I know how much you enjoy the thrill of the fun, but this time, you have two lives counting on you so please for once, be responsible,"

"Yeah, whatever you say, mom," Devon sassed, and left to go see Ben.

"Hey,"

Ben was startled when Devon appeared in his line of sight, wasn't she giving him the silent treatment?

"Hey,"

"About that -"

"You don't have to say anything if you're uncomfortable, nor should you feel awkward," Ben stopped her.

Not that she heeded anyway.

"I don't feel awkward and I might as well say this since there's a probability the council might toast our asses in this mission," she said to him, "Just because we slept together doesn't mean we're a thing, it was just our hormones doing what it does best. I'm a hybrid vampire, I would find my beloved soon enough and I'm sure that it isn't you," 

Wow, Ben blinked. He just got dumped before the relationship even started. 

"Yes, of course," he nodded his head with a fake smile that hid the sorrow in his eyes, "Duly noted," 

Well, he just hopes there's Ice Cream around here to binge eat and love songs to cry over.

"But then if it comforts you," Devon leaned closer, whispering into his ears, "You were so great in bed, I wouldn't mind having you a second time," she kissed him on the cheek, lingering there for a while before leaving.

Ben froze instantly, that did comfort him. It seems his years of deep research into diverse topics - clears throat - finally paid off.

He went beet red in the face when he heard a snicker from Daniel. Gosh, he forgot he was in a room of supernaturals with incredible hearing. Just wonderful.

"Well, while you lovebirds catch up, I'll find her a bed," Daniel referred to Lia in his arms.

"If I were you, I'll keep her chained - you don't know what she'd wake up as," Devon hinted her demonic side might still manifest.

"Well, thanks for your advice but no. I won't mind dying in her hands," Daniel replied Devon and was about to leave to get a room when Dan stopped him.

"When she awakes, give her this. It might help with her hysteria, " Dan handed an envelope to him.

"What's this?" Daniel's brow rose questioningly.

"It's a letter from Asher,"

"Oh," Daniel took the letter from him.

"Stay safe," Daniel patted him on the shoulder and left.

"Okay, when Electra wakes up, tell her that..." Trevor was still instructing Ben on what to do for him when he heard a voice from behind.

"Why don't you tell that to my face,"

"Electra, you've awoken," there was a huge surprise on his face.

"You were saying?"

"Yes... Urm... I - eh" Trevor was breathless, scratching the back of his head awkwardly.

Electra shook her head, "Boys," she sighed, "Come here,"

She grabbed on his shirt and drew him close, kissing him slow and sweet.

"Good luck," she pecked him once more on the lips, letting him go.

"It's time," Dan announced.

"I don't care whether you get the journal or not, but once you're losing, get back here at once," Sabrina ordered them.

"Sure boss lady," Dan teased her.

Before Sabrina could retort, they all vanished.

The trio was expecting to walk into a room filled with the council's finest, never did they anticipate meeting an empty house.

"This is strange," Devon commented as soon as she landed. Planning to use the element of surprise, she already had a spell at the tip of her mouth, ready to strike. But then, there was nothing to strike. 

"Super strange," Trevor seconded, looking around. 

Dan scrutinized the house with his vampiric sight yet couldn't see anything nor pick up a heartbeat. 

"Let's not be fooled, for all we know, they could be secretly watching us right now," He told them. 

"Well, while we're being careful, I'm going to find my weapons," Trevour notified. 

"While I find the diary? Journal? Whatever?" Dan was already walking up the stairs. 

"While I stand guard, as usual," Devon rolled her eyes, unsatisfied with her function. 

Remembering Sabrina's strict words, Devon observed their surroundings. So far, there was nothing to raise an alarm for. 

But then, when no one appeared after a while, Devon knew something was up, especially now the hairs on her arm were on edge. 

However, the moment she tried to turn, Devon felt a concussive force whack her on the head and she was left unconscious.