Chapter 323

"Sebastian…" Elara murmured, and then jolted awake.

She opened her eyes, realizing she had somehow moved from the sofa to the bed—but she had no memory of getting there.

A thin sliver of sunlight slipped through the slightly parted curtains, and a warm ray landed across her brow. The gentle morning light brought a faint sense of peace.

Glancing at the time, it was still before noon—but the date… h