Troubles too deep!

Hazel opened her mouth and closed it again! He even extended the peace treaty? Though she did not know the details, looking at his relieved face, she was sure that he was satisfied with it. But was she mistaken!

"Rafael, I thought you should never leave suspicious people behind. Are you going to keep Vincent alive?" as long as he killed Vincent, she didn't need to worry. If the man would be gone, even if she was having doubts in vain, she would be relieved.

"I would kill him and the rest of your family too." he nodded his head and finally she felt better. She closed her eyes and tried to wrap her mind on everything that happened when he added,

"But not now. He was a key witness in the matter. And if he died, the council would not be able to end the case.

So, I have to protect him till the council closes all the files." her eyes snapped open and she stared at him.