Chapter 99

"Sebastian…" Elara started to explain about Dominic, but Sebastian spoke first.

"About your personal affairs… I won't ask, and I won't interfere," he said. "But we are engaged now. I trust you'll take care of whatever's left in the past."

No interrogation, no demand for details—just quiet composure. It made a small ache rise in Elara's chest.

She'd thought, given who he was, that he might care abo