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Liam's POV

"It's time for us to leave." Kevin said to Zeke who had been embracing his daughter for an eternity and seemed like he was going to be there with her in his arms for another century if he wasn't pulled away from her.

"I know." He groaned. "I just can't seem to let go of Ella yet."

"You can follow us." Damien suggested. "After all, we are going to your house."

"I wish I could but I have a meeting with Oscar Nelson." Zeke replied.

Kevin cleared his throat. The soldiers who were going to escort us to Zeke's house were already here thirty minutes ago and the time was already getting wasted. We had to hurry if we wanted to get home before dusk.

I glanced at the faces of the soldiers but they looked impassive because of their training I knew they must be feeling as impatient as we were.

I itched to get home though I wasn't eager to live the drama that was bound to follow. I could already see Maya acting out and going crazy if she saw Ella with us, but that wouldn't stop me. I had