Elara's POV
"Elara." My mother voice snapped my attention up. She rose quickly and walked toward me, her expression stretched tight "You are home early.."
Her eyes were wide with shock, Gabriel Cross on the other hand remained composed, I could feel his sharp gaze flickering over me as if he could read right through me.
"Skipping school?" His brows lifted slightly
I adjusted the strap of my backpack and clutched my stomach tight. "Bad cramps so the nurse suggested I rest at home." I lied calmly .
The both of them went quiet, I could tell they were either still accessing my lie or they did not believe it at all. I bent a little and whimpered to sell my story.
Gabriel merely shook his head.
"What about you two?" I asked, glancing between them.
Mum opened her mouth but Gabriel spok
