Chapter 293

Zarek's POV

Her scent was still clinging to me, wild storm-petals and fire, when her voice cut through my chest like a blade.

"Zarek, I took you, but I gave myself in return. Between us, no one owes anything."

And then—she tore herself free of my arms.

I stood frozen, watching Elara Valkar walk away. Her figure grew smaller, swallowed by the sterile glow of the hospital corridor until it vanished