Chapter 8 Elara Meets Rhys

• "Miss Quinn?" Rhys's voice dragged her out of her thoughts. He stood just outside the library door, and the doorframe made his relaxed attitude look even more relaxed. He said, "I'm Rhys," and his grin was easy, and his eyes were a beautiful brown, but there was a spark in them—an alertness, an edge that made her uneasy.
• Elara stood there, not sure what to do. She had heard rumors about Darius's second-in-command, but Rhys was a mystery. "Elara," she said, her voice showing that she was unsure.
• Rhys's smile grew bigger as he looked at her for just a bit too long. He said in a playful, taunting tone, "I know who you are. How about I give you a tour of the mansion? You feel like a guest here, but not quite at home, right?"