Chapter 73

Elara stood still, sensing a dangerous vibe from Cillian that made her instinctively want to flee.

"Cillian, it's dark here, and it's not appropriate for us to be alone. I'll head back," she said, turning to leave.

As she took a few steps, though, she heard footsteps behind her. Panicking, she tried to quicken her pace but stumbled and tripped.

She lost her balance, but a strong hand grabbed her w