Chapter 83 Where I'm Meant To Be

• ~ Elara ~
• The morning sun filtered through the windows, casting soft light across the packhouse dining room. After breakfast, I decided to step outside for a moment, needing some fresh air to clear my head. Things had been tense lately, and though I was sure of my decision to stay, there were still moments when doubt crept in.
• As I made my way toward the garden, I heard footsteps behind me. I turned to see Soraya striding up to me, her expression as hard and unreadable as ever. My muscles tensed involuntarily, expecting another confrontation.