Chapter 44 A Hard Decision To Make

• ~ Elara ~
• The morning light streamed through the window, casting a warm, golden hue across the kitchen table. I sat across from Ronan, savoring the rare moment of peace. It felt like the world was finally still, like everything was falling into place after the chaos of the tournament. Ronan glanced up from his plate, a half-smile tugging at his lips as he caught me staring.
• “You’re awfully quiet this morning,” he teased, his voice low and affectionate.