Chapter 216: A strange man
Zilia nervously bit her nails. Casaio hadn’t said a single word to her after accusing her of manipulating his kindness.
"He doesn’t believe me... He truly thinks I tried to help Jake," she whispered, sinking into the chair. "I only wanted to help. I’d never hurt him..."
Her fingers tightened around the edge of the seat.
"Master’s ordered me to kill Casaio. If I don’t obey, he’ll grow suspicious. But Idris isn’t in his grasp anymore... I don’t have to fear for my brother’s safety now." She paused, her voice trembling with conviction. "Casaio saved him with Gabriel’s help. I owe him everything. I’ll protect him, no matter what."
She exhaled deeply, knowing full well what failure would cost her. The Alpha of the Blood Dominion didn’t forgive disobedience. If she hesitated too long, someone else would be sent to finish the job, and her.
Shaking off the thoughts, she stood and walked to the refrigerator. Opening it, she blinked at the empty shelves. "Great... I forgot to buy groceries yesterday," she muttered. Walking to her room, she grabbed her wallet and then, headed out.
As she entered the supermarket, Zilia grabbed a cart and slowly pushed it through the aisles, her thoughts still tangled in worry.
The phone in the pocket of her coat buzzed, but lost in her own world, she didn’t notice.
Stopping at the snacks section, she scanned the shelves and picked out a packet of chips, one of her brother’s favorites. A faint smile curved her lips as she held it, but before she could place it in the cart, another hand suddenly snatched it from hers.