Chapter 161

Chapter 0161

ZAIA.

“I want to make a request.”

“Sure, what is it, Val?”

“I… I don’t want anyone to be allowed to enter my room without you.”

Valerie’s request replays in my mind even as I leave her room. She doesn’t even want Jai there…

What is her reason? When I asked her she said nothing, but for someone who doesn’t remember, she

made it clear out there that she remembered some stuff. After all, she mentioned a ‘he’

I want to know more, but she’s not in a good frame of mind right now.

I head upstairs to the children’s room and for the first time, I feel uneasy about them being alone with

Mom. It’s terrifying not being able to trust those around me.

This makes me feel guilty too. She loves me, right?

I feel so… alone.

With Dad having to stay behind, it will be on me to protect my children. and Valerie. Jai- I can trust Jai

and I think I can trust Atticus. I know I don’t agree with every decision he makes, but I don’t feel like he

is the

enemy.

And then, of course, I have Sebastian. The one I know I can trust no matter what. I’m grateful he will be

by my side, right now I feel like he is what’s keeping me going. I need him.

But I’m still not getting anywhere. There are things that don’t make sense to me. I mean, Mom has

been here for so long and always

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supported me… am I being paranoid?

Well, pondering over the why’s won’t help.

I learned long ago, one should always trust their instincts…

I check in on the children, deciding I’ll be spending the night with

them. I just want to check on Sebastian once more before I shower and head to their room.

Goddess, even in my own home, I feel uneasy.

I check a few of the windows and look outside to make sure the

guards are in place before I walk to Sebastian’s room.

When we returned Jai said Sebastian had awakened shortly afterwards and was restless, so had

decided to go for a run. That’s something Sebastian always did and I’m glad he was ok.

I open his bedroom door after knocking lightly and look around the room. The bed is empty, but I see

the slight dirt on the floor. Hearing the sound of the shower running fills me with relief, and I walk to the

bathroom door.

“Sebastian? Are you alright?” I ask, my heart sk ipping a beat, knowing he’ll be naked inside. I stay

outside the door.

There’s silence for a moment before he speaks. “Of course I am. Are you worried about me?”

d then you left for a run. Were you ok shifting with those

I answer.

don’t you step inside and take a look for yourself?” he replies kily.

My stomach does a flip, but I don’t hesitate, slowly stepping inside. I see Sebastian in the shower.

My throat goes dry as I watch the water run down his godly body.

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Oh f uck…

His muscles flex as he brushes his hair off his face, and I swallow as I admire his body and then I

realise his body is bruise and injury free. Not one wound…

I look up, shocked, his vibrant blue eyes meet mine and he smiles. slightly.

“I guess shifting helps,” he says, rubbing the soap between his hands before he runs his hands over

the planes of his abs.

“I’m glad…” I say, feeling relieved. “I was worried…”

“Oh yeah? Well, if you’re still worried, why not come a little closer, so you can be reassured I really am

perfectly fine?” He smirks dangerously, and my heart thumps in response.

The way he makes me react is intense….

“I’m not sure that’s a good idea…” I say, running my fingers through my hair.

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