"And why is that?" Valerius scoffed, crossing his arms. "Do you hold back your employees from having a personal life outside work now?"
"We have a family gathering after work today," Elias said, taking a deliberate step closer to him, towering beside Valerius.
"You always forget that we're family, don't you? She's my sister-in-law."
"I would really appreciate it if you accorded a bit of respect when you speak to her, if you actually plan to have her as your wife."
My chest was brewing like hot coffee overflowing with milk and sugar.
Deep inside my soul, my wolf was rolling over and laughing in absolute triumph.
*Is that actually Elias?! Was Elias Vance... just standing up for me?!*
"Let's go," he said, before Valerius could even gather a suitable reply.
I turned to follow, but El
