Chapter 206 A Silent Act Of Dominance

• The officer glanced at Élodie, silently seeking instruction, as though afraid to act on his own amid such tension.
• Without taking her eyes off Seraphina, Élodie gave a slight nod—subtle, yet authoritative enough for him to understand he was to comply.
• The officer stepped forward in silence, each movement measured by the tension thickening the room, and unlocked the handcuffs with a sharp click that echoed against the walls.