Xavier and my other guards came to flank me on either side. My skin bristled at the sudden hostility and I felt the urge to flee from this situation. Knowing that the situation would get much worse if I did, I forced myself to take a couple of breaths and calm down. When I felt less shaky, I took a sip of the blood and stared at Cassian.
"So what do we do now? How do I prove to you that I've already told you everything I know?"
Cassian's face held no emotion as he gestured to someone behind me. To my surprise, Ailia stepped forward and placed a hand on my shoulder.
"As you know, this is Alia. She is employed by me and lives here full-time."
I raised my eyebrows, not understanding where this was going. "Okay? What does that have to do with anything?"
Cassian stood and began to slowly
