Burden of the Past

Mike didn't even dare to peep and left with his team, tail between his legs.

"Get back to whatever you were doing!" Murray barked in his deep voice.

The veterans went back to their spots, but their intense stares lingered on Julian and Elara.

Julian ignored the others, returning to Elara. Frowning deeply, his gaze chilled as he studied the cut near her eye. Unconcerned, she simply reached up to to