Chapter 328

Elara's POV

The moment Declan froze, I knew he hadn't expected me to break free from his grasp so easily. His eyes flickered—sharp, calculating, a predator caught off guard.

Before either of us could speak, Jessa's shrill voice cut through the tension. "Where are the guards?!" she snapped, fury twisting her perfect features. "What kind of place is this—letting strangers just touch my brother?"

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