Chapter 30 - A Heavy Price?

• Dalia slowly looked up, her gaze meeting Elzar’s as he stood before her. His sharp eyes resembled those of a hawk, yet there was an unmistakable trace of worry he couldn’t hide.
• She took a deep breath, trying to hold herself together. But the moment she closed her eyes, her tears fell freely. A sob escaped her lips, and her small frame trembled violently, unable to contain the overwhelming emotions she had been suppressing for so long.
• Seeing Dalia cry made something in Elzar’s chest tighten. He wasn’t used to dealing with situations like this. But without thinking twice, he stepped forward and gently pulled her into an embrace. His arms weren’t tight around her—just enough to let her know he was there.