Chapter 38

After saying goodbye to Rob and the staff, we went to the airport. Our way home was filled with silence. The good kind, though. I ate and watched movies while Zuriel worked.

" Are you not hungry? You didn't eat anything," I say. He lifts his eyes to meet mine.

" I'm good. Enjoy,"

We land after two hours. Bruce is there to welcome us at the private airport.

" What are you doing here?" Zuriel asks, frowning. I hit his arm softly,

" He is here to welcome his friend," I grit my teeth. He sighs and says,

" Thanks for coming," he grumbles.

Bruce raises his eyebrows and smiles at me,

" Teaching his basic manners. Thank you, Mrs,"

I give him a cheeky grin and nod.

" The driver is waiting. Let's go," Bruce says. We are walking to the car when I catch a scent that makes me growl. River.

" This woman came too? "

I glare at Bruce. He raises his hands and shakes his head,

" She didn't come with me, I promise,"

I watch with a stern expression as River walks towards us. She is