Episode 96

Writer's POV

"I get that you have every reason to doubt me, but you really need to believe me. It’s only a matter of hours before Nireus and his men show up here," Issa said, locking eyes with Lillian.

Both Lillian and Issa were trying hard to keep their feelings in check, but their eyes revealed a lot.

"That’s not going to happen. There’s a barrier that keeps out anyone with bad intentions," Davies said, his teeth clenched. He hesitated for a moment, as if recalling something important. "But how did you…"

"It’s because I came here peacefully and mean no harm," Issa interrupted, cutting off Davies.

"You have to believe me, Lillian. Nireus has witches who can break that barrier," Issa insisted, her gaze still fixed on Lillian.

Lillian took a deep breath and muttered, "Come with me..."

"Lillian, I know she’s your aunt, but you don’t have to trust her..."

"She’s not my aunt, Davies. Just go back to the border," Lillian replied, her voice tense.

"I’m not leaving you with her," D