Chapter 84 He Came For His Woman

• ​Elara paced the vast study, her heart hammering against her ribs. She had only one goal: to find Nina and get out. The heavy thud of the door closing behind her made her spin around in alertness. Elder Bernard stood there, leaning heavily on a dark wood walking cane.
• ​“Elder Bernard, my apologies, but… did you have something you wanted to say to me?” Elara asked, forcing her voice to remain steady.
• ​Bernard didn't answer immediately. He scanned her from head to toe, his gaze so intense it felt like he was trying to peel back her skin to read her very soul. Elara felt a wave of nausea under his scrutiny. Finally, he tore his eyes away and limped toward his mahogany desk.