Unwilling Compromise

Zaric POV

I can feel Elara’s hand trembling in mine as Elder Orenth speaks. He turns to Vespera who is continuing to adopt a pitiful figure and his voice changes to a softer, gentler tone, making me scowl at him. “Vespera, I would very much like to hear what you have to say, if you feel up to talking,” he said, patting her hand.

I wanted to laugh out loud incredulously. Vespera was more than capab