The cave's eerie silence hung heavy as Elowen, now back in her human form, stood guard over the immobilized Damien. Her gaze remained unwavering, a testament to her determination to ensure their adversary would not escape.
Nikolai approached Elowen cautiously, his eyes a blend of gratitude and intrigue. "What's your strategy?" he inquired, his voice hushed with the weight of their predicament. "We can't afford to keep him alive and risk exposing our mission to the High Court."
Elowen's lips curled into a half-smile, her features cloaked in an enigmatic veil. "I've been shadowing him for a while," she disclosed, her voice carrying a resolute edge. "Thus far, he's uncovered nothing beyond your involvement. It would be prudent to maintain our advantage until we've gleaned all the informatio
