Chapter 36

*Elora*

“Varis, I know what you’re thinking.”

His dark eyes flashed to mine, cold and unreadable. “You have no idea what I’m thinking.”

“Please listen to me.”

“What, Elora?” he snapped. “What?”

I opened my mouth, but no words came out. I didn’t know what else to say.

He cursed under his breath and turned away, dragging a hand through his hair as his shoulders heaved.

“Varis.” My voice broke as I c