Chapter 62

Third Person's POV

Elara's voice was steady, though her eyes carried the weight of grief. "Tomorrow I'll be traveling to Cinderholme to lay my parents to rest. After that, I'll need time to handle their estate matters. I fear I won't have the time to serve as your bodyguard."

Zarek's lips curved faintly, the kind of smile that never reached his eyes. "What a coincidence. I, too, am headed for Cind