45
~Elara's POV
I walked back into the office, my heels clicking lightly on the polished floor. The scent of coffee and leather filled the space, but it wasn't comforting like it usually was.
And then I saw him.
Darlon was sitting behind his desk, his sharp eyes fixed on me. He didn't smile, didn't wave, just looked at me.
"You're back," he said quietly, but there was that edge of authority in his tone that made me straighten my back without thinking.
"Yes," I said, keeping my voice steady, even though it trembled a little.
He leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk. "Do I need to… kill Ronan? As soon as possible? Did he do something wrong?"
I blinked, caught off guard. I wasn't expecting this. "That won't be necessary," I said, my lips curving into a soft smile.
His eyes narrowed, but then he stood up. My heart skipped a beat. Before I could react, he walked over to me and pulled me into a sudden, tight hug.
