Chapter 69

Sebastian's question was blunt, leaving Elara momentarily startled.

"It's not that I don't like it, it's just… we—"

"I've never once had a gift returned to me." Sebastian interrupted, his voice tinged with a cold authority that made the air seem heavier.

"Then…"

"If you don't like it, throw it away." His tone remained even, but the weight of someone used to command pressed down like a tangible for