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Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Respect, Love, and the Line We Crossed

~Evric's POV~

Zayn glanced down at his own phone, read the text, and then typed his reply, a slow smile spreading across his face.

Z: Anything, right?

E: Yes. Anything you want.

Zayn put his phone down and turned back to his mother. "Everything is fine, Mom," he said simply. "Most especially, Evric is taking good care of me."

I let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Zayn's mother smiled at me warmly. "I know he is, darling. Thank you, Evric."

The conversation continued for a while longer. Finally, Zayn stood up from the table.

"Come on, Evric," he said, his voice completely casual. "Follow me. We should probably go unpack in the bedroom now."

I quickly stood up. "It was a wonderful meal, Mom. Thank you again."

"Of course, dear," she replied. "Enjoy your stay."

I followed Zayn out of the dining room and down the hall toward the bedroom. The moment the door was closed behind us, the sweetness vanished from his expression.

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