Chapter 60
- Lucas’s POV
- I waited in the stillness of the empty council room, Aurelio standing at my side. His gaze was hard and fixed, his posture tense as we discussed what lay ahead. I kept my tone steady, masking any hints of exhaustion. I couldn't afford to show weakness.
- "Aurelio," I said, my eyes narrowing as they scanned the map on the table before me, "is Elara secure? Has she been taken somewhere safe?"