Elera’s POV
Something felt different the moment I walked into Draven Corporation the next morning.
At first, I thought I was imagining it.
People still moved through the lobby normally. Employees still carried stacks of files and coffee cups while pretending their lives weren’t controlled by impossible deadlines and terrifying executives.
But the atmosphere shifted the second I stepped inside.
Conversations stopped.
Eyes turned toward me.
Then quickly looked away again.
A cold feeling settled in my stomach.
I slowed slightly near the reception desk, pretending not to notice the sudden silence around me.
Unfortunately, my hearing had become too sharp lately.
“…that’s her.”
“I heard Kael brought her upstairs himself.”
“No way.”
“She’s human.”
“Then why is Riven always around h
