Chapter 27: Swapped Candles

Elara’s POV

"But... how is that possible?" I gasped in shock. "That candle must be poisoned! I only started feeling sick after Ronin brought it into my room!"

"I know. But the test result says that the candle is safe—it's just a regular scented candle."

"Maybe there’s something wrong with the testing agency? Maybe those people fake the results?" I asked.

Thane’s voice remained serious, "I don’t th