Chapter 67

Cora studied Gareth's expression closely.

He was a middle-aged man with a stern, commanding presence. Deep lines marked his face, and he wasn't one for idle chatter or smiles. Right now, his eyes were unreadable as he stared at her.

She couldn't find any trace of hope, urgency, or even reverence in his eyes.

After a brief pause, she said, "Chief, you've got it all wrong. Zarek really did fish me o