All five of them, including Laila, turned at the same time.
Eryx's grip finally loosened completely as his gaze landed on the woman approaching. "Mom."
They parted for her as they greeted her. "Hi, Aunty."
"Hi mom." He and Laila greeted her at the same time. He finally let go of her hand.
Her eyes moved over them. "Why are you standing at the entrance like that?"
Azrael looked away, his jaw tight like he could murder Laila if Athena ended up not being here for real.
Theodore straightened slightly. But the anger on his shoulder was impossible to ignore, especially when the weather was beginning to get cold.
Rhydric let out a humorless laugh as his tongue traced inside of his cheek, trying to compose himself but he was failing real bad.
Eryx's gaze remained on Laila, truly wishing she is not his blood so he could murder her in cold blood.
