Chapter 183: One kiss? That’s all I get?

Elara’s POV

As soon as Elder Astra hung up, the line went dead with a sharp click. Vander lowered the phone slowly, his jaw tight.

I sat up fast, the hotel robe slipping slightly from my shoulder. “Vander, we still have time. If we book the next flight now, we can make it back before the trial starts.”

He shook his head, not looking at me right away. His eyes were fixed on the wall like he was try