63: Lying to her

ZION’S POV

Contrary to what my mom had expected, Geneva didn't wake up at all during the day and all through the night. I was worried and called Elena back to our room but she assured me it was normal.

Geneva was taking time to wake up because the poison took a lot from her and she was recovering slowly because she was still weak even though the poison had been flushed out of her system already.

I know she was fine but I still couldn't find it in myself to sleep which was why I sat beside her all night long, not taking my eyes off her face for even a second so that when she shows the slightest hint of discomfort, I'll be there to soothe her fears.

My little ball of fire was reduced to this because of a weakling that when I lay my hands on them, they would regret ever grooming the thought of laying a hand on her.

I may be looking forward to her waking up but I hated what would happen when she does. I hate that I would have to lie to her and force her to believe everything was fine and