Chapter 321

Elara’s POV

I froze in place, my pulse still hammering from the chaos just moments ago. Then I saw him—Zarek Vane, flanked by his usual shadow of guards, stride confidently into the casino. The atmosphere shifted immediately; every security guard seemed to tense, their instincts recognizing a higher authority. The tension between the two groups was palpable, a standoff crackling in the air like li