Chapter 66: I Want You

Elara’s POV

I was stunned, staring at him unblinkingly, wondering for a moment if I’d misheard.

“Alright, this might be the worst response I could’ve imagined. Please, say something?” he sighed.

“I… I…” I stammered, feeling like my tongue had tied itself in knots. “Uh… Silas, are you joking? Is this some kind of April Fools’ prank?”

The disappointment on his face was instant, dimming the bright go