#Chapter 93: Ski Trip

Elara

Zev’s face crumpled before the words even left Draken’s mouth.

“No,” Draken said firmly, shaking his head. “You’re not coming, Zev.”

Zev’s little hands curled into fists at his sides as he looked up at Draken with wide, watery eyes. “But why not? You always say I’m brave!” His voice cracked at the end, and my heart twisted in my chest.

“You are brave,” Draken replied, his tone softening just