Silence

{27} Sedate

After a text message, Kohen insists that we leave.

"Aspen, go wait outside by the car." Kohen commands.

"Goodbye Dorie" I say with a grin.

"Goodbye deary I'll see you Monday."

I give her a small nod and make my way outside. I stop beside Kohens car and look inside the bakery through the window. Kohen talks to Dorie for a minute before handing her something I cant quite recognize. It looks almost like an envelope. Dorie's face turns from calm into one of pure shock. To my surprise, she hugs Kohen and he hesitantly hugs her back with a few awkward pats.

Dorie pulls away and wipes tears from her eyes. Koehn says a few more things before finally coming outside. He opens the door for me and I get in, still wondering what happened inside the bakery. Kohen goes around the car to his side and gets in. 

"What happened inside there?" I question.

"Nothing of your concern." Ah a classic Karieo answer.

 Kohen starts to drive away and I lean my head against the window. I like driving with Kohen because he doesn't talk much and never puts the radio on. It's very peaceful compared to Jasper. 

After a fairly silent drive, we're back at my brother's mansion. Kohen pulls into the garage and we both get out of the car. Kohen opens the door for me and we walk together to the kitchen to put away the box of sweet treats. 

I'm surprised to find Ambrose leaning against the kitchen island, sipping a cup of coffee. I cant fight the grin that appears on my face.

They're finally back.

"Hey there."

"Hi" I squeak out excitedly.

Kohen looks shocked at Ambrose, mouth slightly agape. 

"What is it little brother? Not happy to see me?" Ambrose asks Kohen, smirking slightly.

"I- what are you doing back?" Kohen asks confused.

"Most things went as expected. Only one delay that Cas had to take care of before we came back. Now almost everything is set. Cas will fill you in, there's one more step." Ambrose says vaguely but Kohen seems to understand. Ambrose then turns his attention to me and walks over until he is stood in front of me. He places his hands on my shoulders and looks me in the eyes. "And how have you been, dear sister?" 

"You know, just dandy. These fools have been a real treat since being in charge." 

Ambrose lets out a soft chuckle and Kohen shouts "HEY" in protest.

"Better watch it As." Kohen says with a glare, shoving his face full of pastries.

"Yeah, watch it dear sister." Jasper mocks as he walks into the kitchen with Sorin and Caspian. 

I roll my eyes at him as Ambrose lets go of my shoulders and turns his attention to Jasper and the rest of my brothers. I take my time looking them over. After not seeing them in over a week, I realize that I actually missed them. I wish I didn't though. Why would I miss them after everything that's happened? Why do I feel this way?

Sorin's emotionless face turns into a smile when he spots me. He gives me a slight nod and I return the gesture. He turns to Kohen and smacks him upside the head. Something I've come to not be surprised at with these men.

"Hello Aspen, Kohen." Caspian greets in his most endearing tone. 

Ha just kidding, he's cold as ever.

"Hello." I reply with a small wave. Caspian's face turns slightly amused at my gesture and he mockingly waves back at me. I'm a little surprised at this, it seems out of character for Caspian but I brush it off.