Chapter 65

Chapter 65

“Xeenalah? That's too long. Can we call you Xeena instead? " Cleo asked.

I nod.

“Of course. Anything you want, ” I replied.

He nodded as well.

I saw him smile big. It was as if he had already won a battle. Does he think that telling them my real name is giving up? He was mistaken. The war is just starting.

Klein and I were literally in the Lion’s Den. And we have to be good at pretending because if we make a mistake even once, they will notice it and maybe our life will end right away.

“It's still early. The mansion is too big so, I will take you around, ” said Cleo.

I nodded again.

I looked at Klein.

“I’ll stay here, Xeena. ”

“Come on, let him. ”

I gave Klein a look saying, "do your thing" and then joined Cleo. Because we’ve been close to each other a few times, as well as lately. I no longer feel certain of him that should be normal when you’re with someone you don’t close with.