"What are you doing here, Desmond?" I asked as I hid Sander behind me before he could say anything to greet him.

His eyes that were darting on Sander went to me. I stepped back upon seeing his shallow expression. I suddenly wanted to run away along with Sander but I couldn't find myself to do so.

I felt like someone nailed me here from my standpoint, so I couldn't even move.

"I am here to see you, yes?" he said with a smile. He stepped forward and spread his arms. "Don't I deserve to have a hug, seraphim?"

I stepped backward again, starting to be more cautious. "Stay away..."...