Removing The Needle

A deliberate, chilling smile curved Elara’s lips inside the dark SUV. She met Henry's grave gaze without flinching, ignoring the heavy concern etched deep into the seasoned bodyguard's weathered face. He truly believed he was protecting her from a monster. He had no idea who sat in the passenger seat beside him.

"Then you should know." She kept her voice low, letting the words hang in the confine