Chapter 169: Something Dirty Is About To Get In

Elara’s POV

I watched Vander tense beside me as his eyes locked with Zarek's. To prevent their confrontation from escalating, I gently squeezed Vander's palm, a silent signal that there was no need to engage. I turned to Zarek, keeping my voice deliberately neutral.

"I think I already said thank you," I said. "Besides, you didn't rescue me just out of concern, did you? You were worried our mate bo