xan

er back on the desk and take a deep breath be

ad between us, I still felt bad for her. She was a civilian caught up in a war betw

ly we are at odds with." My

ified as something you would use the words "at

was normal to me, but to her, it was understandable that she would be frightened by this mere level of bloodshed. In her world

ily raised themselves, impressed by her attitude, considering

want th

he would do. He leaned back in h

the answer. You are studying psychology, and judging by your results;

the room after my fat

have no issue murdering in front of everyone, w

raged her. I could see h

you command them to do." Her throat bobbed as she swallow

e are not part ofsomem

he asked. Her hands were clen

y and that of my unborn grandchild, and for both of you to remain safe, I will need to send you and my son away. As you

uld keep the child

y thinking of getting rid of. I knew I was not the only one who felt the same. My father's original gentle countenance was nowhere to be seen. Instead, his figure emanated danger and sharpness. My eyes wa

mily above everything. For her to suggest aborting my chi

stated as if he knew that Ary

live, a degree I'm studying for, and my pa

? I know all about your life. You will

at my father in concealed interest. What happened

defeat and slumped in her seat. She looked resig

won

ed, pleased wi

degree, my life?" She aske

. We will sort everythin

ou're carting me of

ou will be safe, and with my son at your side, nothing wil

to where she would be staying. I stayed behind, wanting to talk to my father and convince him no

." My father stated in a calm manner "I will not

this war, and neither are you

end me away,"

an and child?" My father

I bit out with my han

the mother o

lip in agitatio

" I muttered under my brea

ection or not slept with her!"

at it was okay. I

business. I have always told you never to let your guard down and always stay on alert. I've also told you always to be prepared and never be careless. Using

if I said my father's last sentence didn'

rable man, and now you don't want to

ve you and our family in our time of need," I interjected. Why

your woman?" M

rce I had to use to stop myself

hideout by herself.

ther of your child." By the tone of his voice, I

ll be fine here. Just take care of your famil

ld play on my feelings. He knew ho

Father,but it does not mean I a

t you will understand and thank

ll s

oulders. His familiar action made me release the tens

" I asked, referring

ow

" I exclaimed in

h, they will not rush to attack us again, but if we put this off another moment, we don't know when the

s that were desperat

ll the famil

ill tell them I sent you away for personal re

be angry,

it." My fathe

at to get a handl

are we

ather winked at me, but

red my throat.

r way in the next ten minutes. I have already cont

th me?" I asked, hoping it woul

, sending a pang of disappoint

r explained. "Now, move along. I

nd wrapped my arms aro

safe," I

." He gave me a heavy pat,

om in a daze. I saw Tony and Marcel

me?" I asked in confusion sinc

o escort you to your destination,"

ut feel gratitude

Marcello carried another. I nodded, and the three of us approa