Chapter 94

Elara's POV

By the time the meal ended, Kyra looked like she'd lost a year off her life. The tension across the table had been thick enough to chew.

Zarek Vane rose smoothly, his shadow falling over me. "Let's go."

I didn't hesitate. "Alright."

After all, I had made an agreement with him. While in Cinderholme, I would see to my personal matters—but the rest of my time was bound to his protection.