Chapter 286

Third Person's POV

Elara's pupils contracted violently, disbelief flooding her gaze at the words that had just been hurled into the air.

The guards moved at once, shoving Vanya forward and clamping a heavy hand across her mouth. She kicked and struggled, but their grip was merciless.

"Stop!" Elara's command cracked through the tension like a whip.

The guards froze, still pinning Vanya in place.