Chapter Eighty-Nine

~ Zora

After Kirsten left, more people came forward to greet me, console me and say their prayers about Nox.

Eventually, Roman found me and jogged my way. He beckoned to me from a distance so I said my goodbyes to the people and approached him.

"I had no idea when you left." Roman said as he walked me out of the camp and steered me towards the car.

"I thought you might need some privacy." I shrugged.

"Thank you." Roman said, looking pleasantly surprised.

"Where are we going?" I asked when I suddenly became aware that we were leaving sector three.

"Home." Roman said. "You haven't had anything all day and haven't slept all through last night. You need some rest."

"So, are you now my babysitter or… " I smirked.

"I can be whatever you want me to be." Roman replied and his words took me by surprise because they seem to have some underlying meaning.

Roman pinched the bridge of his nose, squeezing his eyes shut. "My apologies, that sounded inappropriate. I mean as your Beta and frien