Chapter 65: An Unexpected Encounter (Elara's POV) My phone chimed with a notification as I finished packing my overnight bag for the visit to my mother's house. I glanced at the screen, surprised to see a message from Kane. "Good morning. What are your plans for today?" I frowned, finding the casual inquiry odd. Kane and I weren't close enough for this kind of friendly check-in. I quickly typed back. "Good morning. Why do you ask?" His response came almost immediately. "Just curious. Nothing important." Something about his tone felt off, but I couldn't place my finger on what exactly. I debated how much to share, then decided on a half-truth. "Going back to my mother's house in the Eastern Territory with my potential mate." After sending the message, I watched the screen

