Chapter 63: Reconciliation
Adrian's POV
In the hush created by Nathaniel's last remarks, I remained motionless. As I watched Elena, who seemed to withdraw into herself, his sneer hung over me like a black cloud. She opened her lips, but no sound came out, and I realized how ignorant I had been.
Her eyes were filled with an unfathomable mixture of confusion and anxiety as she gazed at me. And it was more than simply Nathaniel's comments; there was more to it, something I had been ignoring for far too long.
"Elena," I said as I moved in closer. "Just tell me, please. What was he trying to say? What is happening?
Her eyes strayed to the ground and then slowly returned to mine. Her voice was hardly audible above a whisper as she said, "It's not what you think." "But I'm not sure if you'll
