Chapter 249

Zarek's POV

I watched Elara Valkar closely, my chest tightening with every word that passed between us. Her gaze didn't waver; those amber eyes were fixed on me, steady, unyielding, burning with a fire I knew could consume me if I misstepped. I could feel the weight of her expectation pressing into me, testing me.

"I… why wouldn't I be able to remain indifferent?" I murmured, my voice low b