Hope POV We stayed at Xenon's home as he ordered us. I saw annoyed Lucas. He wanted to spend time in his comfort zone at home, continually checking his phone. It seems like he wants to talk to somebody. "I want to go home," he said. I understood it's not me with whom he wanted to spend time; it's something urgent he wants to settle. I walked towards Xenon and requested him to let us go. "Xenon, I am not feeling well. Please, let me go home." I said. He scanned my body again as he was concerned about Lucas's behavior. "Are you sure? It's the matter of tonight. Tomorrow he will leave." "I don't want you to spend a night with him." He added. I sighed. "I know you want to protect me. Trust me, I can protect myself, at least, for today." I smiled and pecked a polite kiss on his ch

