Anthony’s POV
The night air was crisp as I walked through the headquarters, the familiar sounds of laughter and chatter filling the space. It should have felt comforting, but instead, an unsettling weight rested on my shoulders. I couldn’t shake the feeling of disappointment that had settled in my gut after Elara’s return.
When I had heard she was back, a mix of relief and concern surged through me. I knew she’d been training hard, pushing herself to harness her magic, and it was a path filled with danger and uncertainty. But nothing could have prepared me for the sight of her tears as she entered the headquarters. I had wanted to rush to her side, but the moment had felt too fragile, too raw.
As I made my way to her room, my heart raced with the need to be there for her. I wanted to p
