Chapter 240

Elara's POV

Zarek's entire body jolted as though struck by lightning. His eyes widened, filled with disbelief as he stared at me.

"You… what did you say?" His voice trembled, barely more than a rasp, and even his breath hitched as if he were afraid to exhale.

For a heartbeat I thought he might have misheard me—or worse, that he believed I hadn't meant it. That fear shadowed his expression,