Chapter 303

Xena's POV

I wanted to push further, to demand

time. I bit back my questions and siswers the way I usually did, but something in his demeanor told me this wasn't the

He leaned down and pressed a gentle

away.

nodded.

to my forehead. "I'll be back soon," he murmured against my skin before pulling

I watched him walk toward his car. The engine roared to life, and I stood there until his taillights disappeared into the distance, leaving me with an odd sense of unease I couldn't quite place.

Back in our room, I found that Ama had already prepared dinner for us. The thoughtful gesture warmed my heart. The aroma that greeted me was absolutely divine: a rich stew filled with bacon, ground beef, and kielbasa sausage. My stomach growled appreciatively as I breathed in the hearty scent.

I settled down with a piece of cornbread, tearing off chunks to soak up the flavorful broth. The combination was perfect. I found myself eating with more enthusiasm than I'd had in days, practically devouring the entire portion. It had been a while since anything had tasted this good.

the last spoonful, an unexpected wave of exhaustion hit me. My limbs felt heavy and even the simple

of taking a shower - something I desperately needed – felt too taxing. Instead, I moved to the couch, adjusting the pillows to find a comfortable position. The last thing I remembered was

returned.

shattered my peaceful sleep like a sledgehammer through glass. My eyes flew open, heart immediately racing as the

erupted. Gunshots echoed through the corridors, punctuated by screams

I called out, my voice shakier than I would have

seemed to shake the entire door frame. Then came the sound of

members. I reached

Nothing.

severed. The silence in

calling for

remebered last night's dinner - the

late. The door exploded Inward

figures burst through the doorway, their faces completely obscured by

me their build, their movement patterns,

concealment, something abo Ciliar.

themselves seemed

but my body was still sluggish from whatever had been in my food. My injuries from previous encounters hadn't

I could even double over properly, the second one's punch caught me square in the face. Stars exploded across

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