Chapter 19: I'm Not Your Enemy
Sidia started shaking as a strange smile broke across his face, spreading to his eyes. He uncrossed his arms and clasped them in front of his chest, leaning forward and causing the thick waves of his hair to fall over his shoulders and frame his frighteningly happy face.
“I cannot say I’m pleased with you, because I am absolutely delighted!” Severus exclaimed.
“What?” Sidia went dizzy, trying to keep herself together. What was he talking about?
“You have unexpectedly proven yourself. I never anticipated a situation such as this, but I am touched by the way you responded to everything. Most humans would be more than happy to punish a vampire who nearly killed them, but you defended my mother.” Severus whirled around and approached a small side table covered in neatly arranged crystal containers full of thick, red liquid.
Now that it was clear Severus didn’t plan on doing anything nefarious, Sidia relaxed her shoulders and took a real look around the room.