The Proving Grounds

Elara's POV

My wardrobe was bare now. The sprawling estate I had poured my sweat into building felt hollow. Every corner I packed away just proved how little space I actually occupied in this grand house. The only thing Dravos and I truly shared sat resting in the palm of my hand. A pair of cheap, unadorned silver wedding bands.

I dragged my thumb over the dull metal. We had never worn them in t