Chapter 31

Schuyler's P. O. V.

I waited for him to answer my question. Ezekiel had no emotion on his face again when he approached me and held my hand.

"Tartarus is my business," he said in a cold voice.

"Hmm.. Figured," I nodded at him before smiling. "Well, I do want to go with you and see how this 'blind arena' would go, but.." I held his hand. "Since you'll be busy there and I don't want to disturb you—"

"Who said you'll be a mere disturbance?" Ezekiel quickly cut me off while clenching his jaw.

I shake my head at him, "I don't want to disturb you and besides, didn't I just ask you if I can stay the night here with my parents? I really want to be with them right now."

I still feel bad for everything I heard just a moment ago, so I'm not ready to be seen anywhere yet with Ezekiel beside me. This is better for me to be able to clear up my mind.

"Please, Zeke?" I know it's impossible for him to allow me, but I still want to stay here. "Just tonight.."

Ezekiel took a moment before he slowly nodd