Chapter 180 Deception Ii

• “Don’t worry. You have invoked Ezra’s protection on them. I respect that. I won’t interfere,” I said, handing her the tray. “This is for you and the kids. Drink up and… relax, ok?”
• I sat on the edge of her bed, keeping a comfortable distance from the kids so they didn’t perceive me as a threat.
• Xanthea just stared at me, hesitating while I busied myself with wiping the dried blood on my body with my handkerchief.