“Why are we staying with Kahn?” Lilyan asked, confused. Zayd had seemed to be keeping Kahn away from her. He had said that Kahn was more annoying around her. Lilyan thought he was okay, as long as he didn't start talking about sports again.
“Jadiel plans to come back here tonight while we are sleeping,” Zayd explained, “So I don't want to be here.”
“Won't he just check your base once he finds us missing?” she asked.
“Probably,” Zayd answered, “But he won't dare to try to take you if there are two soldiers guarding you. Kahn and I will take shifts staying awake so that you will be safe.” Lilyan nodded, thankful that Zayd was so diligent. She was not ready to face Jeff yet. Well... Jadiel. She should really stop thinking of him as being Jeff. He was not her uncle. He was not Jeff. He was
