Chapter 66

Elara’s POV

“The co-pilot has ordered inspection,” one of the guards barked. “We only assist. If you refuse, we’ll be forced to seize it by strength.”

The air thickened, bristling like hackles raised before a fight.

Then a voice I hadn’t expected cut through the tension.

“Elara… perhaps you should let them check it.”

My head snapped toward the sound. My heart stuttered.

Dravos Vandor.

My former ma