Elina’s Secret

At the same time, Tensel's Estate.

Damonq closed the door after the healer had left and leaned against it. "It is safe, Elina. We need to talk."

She'd been dreading this moment, but knew it had to come.

Why won't you put yourself in the ground?" Elina asked. "You need to heal properly." She has been saying the same to him for the past three days, but the stubborn man always found reason to stay above the ground, with her.

"I need to know why you are so afraid all the time. Even afraid of your friend," Damonq said, no inflection whatsoever in his voice, yet she shivered, aware, without knowing how, that if Jane had done something to make her afraid, he had no problem removing her from existence. He'd appointed himself her champion and would follow through, even if it meant putting him at odds with all ancients.

She shook her head. "Jane would never do anything to hurt me." But she didn't know that anymore. She couldn't be certain.