Chapter 36. The Truth

Zera remained silent for the next minute after Aaron told her those words. She hadn’t known Xoe for a long time, yet her death has now come as a shock to her. It made sense now why Ivan looked as one mourning because, as much as he denied it, he considered her more than a mere acquaintance. She meant more than that, and it showed all over him.

She knows why his fury was directed at her. She couldn’t understand why he would ever think she had something to do with her death. Why would she kill someone who did nothing to her? What gain was there for her? She had last seen her over a week ago at Ivan’s quarters, and since then, she hadn’t seen him.

Damor took Zion into the house while Aaron and Zera were left alone outside. Seeing Damor back raised a lot of questions, and she did not get the chance to ask them because of Ivan’s confrontation.

“Why does he think I have something to do with Xoe’s death?” She demanded in a calm tone.

Aaron didn’t hesitate to speak.