章 164: [Bonus chapter] A Feeling I Understood All To Well

"Wait! Can't I come?!" Eliza asked as Nya tried to pull me alone, and I stopped her, freeing myself.

"Not this time, babe. I have no idea what will happen there, so I want you to wait here. The house is the only real place that is safe right now. I am going to lay a barrier over the city, but I need more time to figure things out," I explained, and Eliza sighed but nodded.

"I get it. Are you going to come home for supper, at least? I know you are staying with Listenia tonight, but I would like to see you again for a bit. It feels like you are a whole new person, and if everyone didn't have their eyes on you before, they do now," Eliza said, pulling at her dress and looking away from me. I reached forward, pulled her into my arms, and stroked her hair, kissing the top of her head.