Chapter 581

Elias rose from his seat and turned toward Declan, his voice steady and respectful. "My condolences for your loss."

Declan gave a brief, acknowledging nod. "Thank you."

With a slight incline of his head, Elias leaned on his cane and retreated a few steps to where he had been standing earlier. Tobias and Jade then moved forward together, each laying a bouquet of white lilies before the memorial dis