Peace was not only the warmth of the sun kissing her skin on a beautiful morning. To Elara, it was waking up knowing her termination had been finalized permanently, and she was finally done with that chaotic life as Rydar's aide. It was knowing she'd been strong enough to withstand it all, so far.
She'd relocated to a new house and a new vicinity, with guaranteed protection, all thanks to Liam. Elara would also be starting her new job at his company in a few days.
After the day he'd confessed his feelings to her and she'd indirectly turned him down, Liam didn't stop being the same sweet soul. Sometimes Elara felt like she was taking advantage of him by letting him do so much for her, while she was giving him nothing in return.
But really, Elara would rather Liam remained a friend to
