Chapter 61: Unwelcome Guests

Elara’s POV

My stomach dropped as I recognized the tall figure in the center—rust-colored hair, emerald eyes, and that same predatory smile I remembered from our first meeting.

Krueger had found me.

I instinctively reached for Lyra's arm, squeezing it in warning as Krueger's emerald gaze swept across the room, settling on us with disturbing precision. His smile widened, revealing teeth that seemed