Chapter 29

Elara's POV

I was startled when Dravos Vandor appeared in the laundry room, drawn by the sound of my voice. But the moment his eyes landed on the bloodied clothes soaking in the sink, his expression shifted sharply.

"What happened? Are you hurt?" His concern cut through the silence like a knife. He reached out and took my hand, as if to check for injuries himself.

I looked up at him, surprised. In