See you later

Elina

Silas stops and backs away slightly, but he keeps his guard up as he stands between me and the man. I look at the man who is still on the ground. His hair is a little shorter than it was a couple of days ago, but from the scar across his left eyebrow to his ocean blue eyes, and even the exhaustion he wears. I know it’s him. I watch as he rises to his feet slowly.

“Are you alright?” I ask.

He nods his head. “I am just a little sleep-deprived. I’m sorry if I scared you.” He takes a step toward me but stops in his track as Silas bares his teeth, warning him to stay back.

“Silas, it’s okay. I think we can trust him.” I say.

I do not know him, but I think if he wanted to hurt me, he wouldn’t have saved me from getting hit that day.

“She’s right, Xavier. I am only here to talk. I will not hurt her.” The man says.

I stare at him, stunned, as Silas growls at the mention of Xavier’s name. How does he know him? Who is he? Were my instincts wrong, and he was sent by Titus? I take two steps