Last time, Delilah went a new café opening downtown.  Alexandre offered to take Delilah home after his shift ended. 

I started thinking about why, he would lie to me in the face? I thought. Alexandre walked up behind me. Hey let's go before sun down. Alexandre replied. Sure, lets go before my mom freaks out because I am not home. I replied. How about you give me your book bag, I'll hold it. Alexandre replied. It's fine, you are walking me home is enough, alright. I replied. Say whatever you like. Alexandre replied. Soon as we were walking I saw that guy in the refection of the lights. As we kept walking. I felt an ominous presence and it started causing me to feel uneasy. Alexandre looked behind me. You know we are taking a shortcut to your house again. We are about to jump. Alexandre replied. I gave Alexandre a look of disgust. What do you mean by jump? I asked. Too bad. Alexandre replied. He grabbed me by my waist and we landed on the ground. What are we running from? I asked. I will explain soon as I catch my breath. Alexandre replied. So you are hiding something after all. I replied. That silhouette you keep seeing is a man who is a man who wants you and your mother dead. Alexandre replied. What do you mean? I asked. As I said, he hates your father's decisions of co-existence with humans. Alexandre replied. You know my father? I asked. Somewhat. Alexandre replied. Then what does he look like? I asked. As we ran we were down the street to my house. The man spoke. So the Crimson Emperor's mortal child. Hazel replied. He summoned a sword and slashed in the air a blaze of silver flames appeared. The flames followed us. Mom open up! I yelled. I bagged on the door. What the hell is she banging on the door like that? Hayden asked. Hayden opened the door.  As we ran to the door.  Alexandre and I ran in. What the hell is going on and who is this guy? Hayden asked. Mom, it is very long story. I replied I am really sorry for this is happening. Alexandre replied. That damn Hazel is tracking you two, isn't he? Hayden asked. You know who Hazel is Alexandre asked. Why wouldn't I know him, he was so against her father and I from dating. Hayden replied. Wait he was against it? I asked. Let me guess you are a Sastre, right? Hayden asked. Yes, how do you know my last name? Alexandre replied. Hayden smiled. It is just a guess. Hayden asked. I can't stand being around that man. Alexandre replied. Knowing Hazel, he is annoyed and he left. Hayden replied. Mom he did he mean by "Crimson Emperor's mortal child"? I asked. Your father is an emperor of his own nation. The name of the nation is Reizen in *Ira. Hayden replied. So are you going to tell me about my dad finally? I asked. You aren't ready to know about him yet. Hayden replied. I glared. It died down I am going home. Alexandre replied. Have a great night, Alexandre. I replied. Alexandre looked at me. Have a great night, Delilah. Alexandre replied. He walked outside. I ran up stairs to my room. I saw Alexandre walking home mumbling something.

As I wondered what he said and my mom hiding the truth behind my father. I am wondering who can I trust now? I thought.

Stay Tuned.

*Ira is one of the seven continents in the Natasha Universe.