Chapter 153: You're Overestimating Your Appeal

Elara’s POV

We walked in silence for several minutes, the only sound our footsteps echoing against the stone walls of the underground maze.

I kept my fingers twisted in the hem of Zarek's shirt, trying to ignore how familiar it felt to follow him this way.

Suddenly, Zarek broke the silence. "About that night..." His voice was controlled, careful. "I was drunk, so that kiss was just a mistake."

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