Chapter 178

"Your Grace," Elder Torin smiles at me and bows.

It doesn't go unnoticed by a single person. It warms something in me to see that I have his approval. He'll never know just how much that means to me.

"It's been a while, sir," I say politely and hug him. He embraces me gently and takes a deep breath.

"Think I can question him without getting bitten?" he asks.

"Yes, sir. He won't move an inch," I p