Ava / Chap. 24

I was a little startled when Zed's voice reached my ear, but I didn't jump too much this time. I merely gave out a long sigh while my heart beat into my temples.

Nonetheless I gave out a weak chuckle. "Not exactly... I... I miss my mom."

Zed scooted a little closer and I prayed to Selene my cheeks weren't too red. Still, I didn't feel too uncomfortable around him; yeah he is a little weird but, so far he's been really nice to me. And he's so easy to talk too... He noticed my hand was clenched around the chain at my neck and asked if he could see what I was holding. I nodded and he gently took the jewel in his fingers.

"Is this your mother's?" He asked, admiring the red eyes incrusted in the silver head.

"She gave it to me, as a gift. Said it would protect me in times of need." My eyes stung at the threat of spilling tears and I held back a sniffle. "I still can't believe she's gone..."

He released the jewel from his grasp, and I herd him sigh.