Chapter 74

"Who's there?"

In a split second, Cillian pulled Elara into the greenhouse and shut the door behind them.

It was pitch black inside. He pushed her against the door, their bodies pressed tightly together. One hand rested on her waist, while the other gripped the doorknob, leaving no space between them.

She could hear his steady heartbeat and whispered, "Can you let go..."

Cillian leaned in close to