Elera’s POV The rumors spread faster than fire. By lunchtime, I had apparently become the executive floor’s favorite scandal. I sat in the cafeteria staring at my food while pretending I couldn’t hear people whispering about me from every direction. Unfortunately, whatever supernatural nightmare was happening to my body lately had decided to upgrade my hearing too. Which meant I heard everything. “…she’s definitely sleeping with him.” “No way. Kael Draven barely tolerates people breathing near him.” “Then explain why she’s always upstairs.” “I heard Riven’s involved too.” “That’s disgusting.” I stabbed my pasta aggressively. Mina watched me from across the table while sipping her iced coffee carefully, clearly trying not to laugh at my growing irritation. “You look one inconven

