Zayd mentally scanned the colonial-styled mansion as they walked up the front steps, determining who was home and where they were. He knocked on the door. Lilyan stood next to him with her hand wrapped in his. Ralph stood behind them and the three waited. The door opened a few moments later and Xara smiled at the three visitors.
“Well, come in,” she said. Her bright, violet eyes took in Lilyan.
'This is her?' she asked Zayd with a glance. Zayd gave a small nod in response. The three guests walked past Xara and into the mansion. She shut the door behind her. Lilyan was peeking up at Xara, trying to be inconspicuous. Xara was of average height, had a petite, athletic build, and had short brown hair styled in a pixie cut. Her violet eyes were the only thing strange about her and Zayd knew t
