~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.
