Dealing with the aftermath of The Lie That Got Away was hard for everyone. Especially when it's time to go back to school and Blackthorne have another exchange. But what happens when old faces reveal new secrets; as well as new faces causing trouble for the gang. Cammie's world gets turned around when she tries to understand the lie that stayed a secret for most of her life.

Make sure you read The Lie That Got Away before reading this story. You don't have to but it'll help you understand some of the characters and parts of the plot.

Chapter 1 Expanding the Opportunities

Cammie POV

After the recent summer, everyone's been different. Of course there was an investigation, of course I had to answer some questions, of course my family lied for me. And nothing will be the same again. We're back at school for an extra college year that was introduced at Gallagher, my mom said it was to expand the opportunities a spy could face...but I think she didn't want me to leave yet. Going back into my old dorm room with my three best friends felt strange and exciting, it feels like yesterday we were saying goodbye to this room and now we're back for one final year.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror; I wasn't looking at the new uniform that draped across my body, nor the makeup and hair Macey perfectly did for me...I was looking at the new scars that cover my arms, and one poking out at the bottom of my skirt that trails up my leg. This summer was different. This summer was scary. This summer changed those I love the most. This summer changed me. I traced my arms across the new additions to my collection, with very touch Jason's laugh and smile bore into me. How could such a sweet kid end up so messed up? Is that a question directed at Jason or me… I look up and stare into my eyes, I glance in the mirror and see Bex giving me a weak smile.

'Breakfast is ready' She directed me towards the door. I let her lead me as we walked down the corridors and down the stairs to the grand hall. Along the way there were Gallagher girls of all different ages passing through, some said hello, some looked at us in amazement, some made whispering comments 'that's her' one of the girls said. I didn't have to look to know they were talking about me. For once the sign above the door read English this only happens when we have guests arriving. I looked to the side at Bex, she had the same mischievous smile as me. We linked arms and walked in, past the teachers and past the lower years towards Macey and Liz seated at a long table with my year group, turns out a lot of the girls loved the idea of an extra year, we all enrolled without question. I sat down next to Liz opposite Macey and Bex.

'So, Cammie, how was your summer?' Tina Walters launched the question at me

'Fine. How was yours?' I asked

'Just fine' She raised her eyebrows at me and leaned in 'I hear that you spent your whole summer with Zachary Goode'

'Your point is?' I asked her, elongating the question

'I also heard that you were one of the last people to see Jason Karlton before he disappeared'

'That's enough Tina' Bex snapped on my behalf. This only increased Tina's interest

'So you did know him?'

'We were childhood friends Tina' I took a sip of orange juice 'I haven't seen him in years'

'Oh yes, I remember the whole Penny situation' I slammed my drink down on the table causing it to splash and everyone on the table stare at me

'What do you think you're talking about?' Venom seeped through my voice.

'Just the case that's all' Tina's voice shook slightly, she didn't expect me to snap

'I'm sorry' I said quickly. Tina mumbled a yes but left it. I turned to the teacher's table and saw my mom, Joe and Abby all staring at me. I gulped and shifted my gaze back to my food. I tried to concentrate on eating, engage in the conversations but I knew my family had seen my outburst, I knew that they were going to keep an eye on me.

'Miss Morgan' Joe said, I looked up and he was standing over me. 'May I have a word?' He gestured to leave the room. I nodded and proceeded to leave with him. Joe was in teacher mode. When we were out of earshot from the other students he turned to me.

'Cameron-'

'It wasn't my fault! Tina doesn't have the clearance to know abou-'

'I'm not going to talk about that...yet' He gave a little smirk

'So why'd you need to talk to me?' I asked, Joe looked over his shoulder and around.

'I need you to keep your eyes vigilant when our guests arrive'

'Guests?' I arched my eyebrow, Joe smirked

'You need to promise me that if I give you an order, you will follow it without question'

'Joe…'

'This is very important Cammie, think of this as a mission, you can't let your personal feelings affect this mission. Do you accept?'

'I do' I answered quickly, excitement bubbling inside of me. Joe nodded, I began to move but Joe cleared his throat, I spun on my heels to face him

'You can't tell anyone Cam' His tone was slightly harder. I nodded and walked back into the hall where Macey ushered me over.

'What did Joe want to talk to you about?'

'He just wanted to check that I was okay, that's all'

'Aww, that's sweet' Macey cooed just as my mother took to the podium.

'Hello girls, and welcome back to another year at Gallagher. There have been several changes this year, as you can see we have an extra year with Gallagher, the opportunities at this school are different from the other schools with similar specialties; therefore this college year' My mom looked at our table 'please help me in giving a hand in welcoming the college year group from the Blackthorne Institute' My eyes widened as I looked at my friends; they had the same expression as me, shock. The boys were coming. Our boys were coming. I felt anger in the pit of my stomach, did my mother add an extra year and allow the boys here to keep an eye on me? And what does Joe's mission mean for me? I stare at the door as the boys wonder in casually. A lot of the girls on my table began to mutter. I scanned the group looking for the boy I saw only a few weeks ago. I locked eyes with Zach's striking eyes from across the room, my pulse began to race.

'Gentlemen if you would like to sit down you'll be allocated a guide soon' She gestured to the table we were sitting on where the far end was completely empty. The boys past the buzz of whispers that the girls were having. Zach gave me his famous smirk before coming to sit next to me, the touch of his skin sent shivers down my spine.

'Missed me Gallagher girl' He whispered in my ear before placing a small kiss on my cheek and putting his hand on the small of my back. I tried to hide my blush but considering the smirk that grew on Zach's face, he could tell I missed him.