No Loose Ends

Elora was blunt. "Your body just woke up. Coming with us right now would only slow everyone down. I'll give you extra time to recover. But don't get too comfortable—nobody freeloads in my house forever."

Harsh as the words were, some of the tension actually drained from Gareth's face. "I have never been a freeloader."

Elora softened when she turned to Elena. "For now, just focus on taking care of