Chapter 41

Elara's POV

"You really don't want to return the clothes in person?" Zarek's eyes darkened slightly as he studied me.

"They're too valuable. It doesn't feel right," I replied.

He fixed me with a long, deliberate gaze, then said, "Fine. But don't send them by courier. Since I gave them to you face-to-face, you should return them the same way."

"I… I'll—"

"When to return them, I'll have someo