Chapter 447

"It's getting late. I'm tired. I'm heading back first."

After a brief hesitation, Charlotte stood and left, ignoring Julian no matter how he called her. She didn't even glance back.

…

The next morning, Elara had just woken when she realized Sebastian was already watching her.

"Why are you up so early? Why aren't you sleeping a little longer?" she asked.

"I can't," Sebastian murmured, propping hims